Le  CUPRA FIP Tour  is about to experience a  2026 historic season . Carried by the  International Federation of Padel The circuit is taking a major step forward, both in terms of  quantitative  that  qualitative , and confirms its central role in the journey of players aiming for a professional career on a global scale.

 An unprecedented calendar: more than 200 tournaments across five continents 

With  more than 200 tournaments  distributed  five continents , the CUPRA FIP Tour becomes a  global competitive ecosystem Key fact:  95% of events will be organized in a combined format offering nearly  400 competitions  combined between male and female tables.

These figures far exceed those of 2025 (166 tournaments and more than 300 draws) and establish the Tour as a  essential reference  for players, organizers and national federations.

 A global expansion: 17 new countries, 78 host nations 

Internationalization is at the heart of the 2026 project.  Seventeen new countries  join the official calendar (including Cambodia, Vietnam, Ghana, Morocco, Poland and Latvia), bringing to  78  the total number of  host nations .

The geographical distribution confirms the globalization of padel:

  •  Europe: 46% 
  •  Asia: 26% 
  •  Americas: 14% 
  •  Africa: 13% 
  •  Oceania: 1% 

A strong signal: padel is no longer a regional phenomenon, but a  global sport is accelerating .

 Increased participation and enhanced professionalization 

In 2025,  more than 3,000 players  took part in the CUPRA FIP Tour, namely  + 78%  compared to 2024. The momentum suggests a  new progress in 2026 driven by the professionalization of the circuit and the influx of emerging talents seeking  FIP points  and international experience .

 New sporting dynamics: Platinum and Gold on the rise 

The structure of the Tour is still based around  four categories  :  Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum  But 2026 brings two major changes:

  •  FIP Platinum doubles , embodying the elite of the Tour. The first has already begun in the prestigious setting of the  Marseille Sports Palace , a symbol of the project's ambitions.
  •  FIP Gold triples , with a kick-off at  Ponta Delgada (Portugal)  early March.

Added to this are the  FIP Finals scheduled for December, which will conclude the season.

 A coherent ecosystem, from training to elite level 

The CUPRA FIP Tour is part of a comprehensive architecture alongside  Premier Padel  (the pinnacle of professional padel) and of  FIP Promises Tour  (reserved for youth categories). Together, these three pillars form a  structured pyramid designed to accompany the players  from the grassroots to the elite .

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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