The circuit Premier Padel officially unveiled his 2026 calendarmarking a new stage in the global development of professional padel. The season will count 26 tournaments spread across 18 countries, Calendar Premier Padel 2026: a busier, more indoor and even more international season

The circuit Premier Padel has officially announced its calendar for the 2026 season. This new schedule confirms the trajectory taken since the circuit's creation: progressive structuring, stabilization of the format, and continued geographical expansion of professional padel. In total, 26 official tournaments are listed on the calendar, spread across 18 countries et four continents, or a season occupying exactly half of the calendar year, at a rate of one tournament per week without overlap.

A circuit running for 26 weeks in 2026

With 26 events scheduled over 52 weeks, Premier Padel consolidates its model of a clear calendar, now well understood by players, broadcasters, and local organizers. The 2026 season will include 10 P1 tournaments, 11 P2 tournaments, 4 Majors as well as Premier Padel Finals at the end of the year.
This distribution is part of a logic of continuity, without inflation in the number of events, but with a refinement of the venues and playing conditions.

Three new destinations to expand the world padel map

The 2026 calendar marks the arrival of three new host cities, each carrying strategic implications for the development of padel:

  • London (United Kingdom): a first for Premier Padel in one of Europe's major sporting capitals, in a market with strong economic and media potential.
  • Pretoria (South Africa): a symbolic entry for the African continent, in a country where padel has seen steady growth in recent years.
  • Valencia (Spain): a logical strengthening of the Spanish presence, the historical and sporting heart of professional padel.

These additions illustrate a controlled expansion strategy, combining openness to new territories and consolidation of already established markets.

Calendar Premier Padel 2026

A season largely focused on indoor sports

One of the most significant changes to the 2026 calendar concerns the playing conditions. About 75% of the tournaments will take place indoors, a choice made by the organization after several discussions with the players and the sporting authorities.
The objective is multifaceted: to ensure greater uniformity of conditions, to limit the impact of climatic hazards, to improve the physical recovery of players and to offer better sporting readability for the public and international broadcasters.

This trend confirms a pattern already observed in recent seasons, particularly in European tournaments.

The four major labels retained without change

The major events on the circuit remain stable in 2026, with the renewal of the four major tournaments :

  • Qatar Major in doha
  • Italy Major in Rome
  • Paris Major at Roland-Garros
  • Mexico Major in Acapulco

These events will continue to represent the tournaments with the most FIP ​​points and sporting stakes, serving as structuring benchmarks throughout the season.

Barcelona is once again the scene of Premier Padel Finals

The season will conclude once again at Barcelona, With the Premier Padel Finalsscheduled for December 2026.
16 best pairs in the FIP rankingBoth men and women will compete for the final title of the year, in a format now firmly established on the calendar.

A 2026 season in strategic continuity

Without a revolution, the calendar Premier Padel 2026 is part of a logic of stabilization and optimizationThe emphasis on indoor tournaments, the geographical balance of tournaments, and the consistency of the number of events demonstrate a desire to consolidate the existing structure rather than multiply adjustments.
An approach that aims to strengthen the sporting credibility of the circuit, while supporting the international growth of professional padel.

Eléah Couvercelle

Racket sports have always been a part of my life, and padel was the obvious choice. Discovered in Marbella as a child, it has since become an integral part of my sporting and family life.

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