When Bordeaux joined the calendar Premier Padel In 2024, some saw it as a simple test.  Betclic Bordeaux Premier Padel P2  Today it celebrates its 3rd edition. A renewal that is far from insignificant in a circuit where the stages are multiplying and where many cities are seeking to secure a place on the calendar.

By retaining its tournament, Bordeaux demonstrates that it has met expectations. Premier PadelThis was a success both in terms of organization and public enthusiasm. It also sent a positive signal to partners and local authorities, proving that the Bordeaux metropolitan area now has the assets to sustainably host a world-class event.

France no longer wants to be a one-tournament country

For several years, professional padel in France was essentially limited to  Paris Major , organized at Roland-Garros. Now called  Alpine Paris Major Premier Padel The Paris tournament remains one of the four major events on the calendar, but it is no longer the only international event organized in the country.

With Bordeaux, France is demonstrating its commitment to developing a genuine strategy for hosting international events. The numerous FIP tournaments held in the country attest to this. The goal is no longer simply to have a prestigious tournament, but rather to become a key player on the circuit. Premier Padel.

This development is gradually bringing France closer to the major organizing nations like Spain or Italy, which are capable of hosting several stages of the circuit each season.

A French market that attracts Premier Padel

If Bordeaux is retained, it is also because the French market continues to grow.

For several years, the number of clubs has been steadily increasing. Tennis courts are multiplying across the country, while the French Tennis Federation continues to develop the sport. According to the latest figures released by the FFT, France now has more than  2 padel courts making it one of the most dynamic markets in Europe.

This growth is also reflected in the stands. In Bordeaux as at Roland-Garros, the best matches attract large crowds, made up of both regular players and spectators discovering the very highest level.

Bordeaux is the perfect complement to Roland-Garros

The two French tournaments do not pursue exactly the same objective.

Roland-Garros offers padel exceptional visibility thanks to its global image. Grand Chelem Parisian. The prestige of the stadium and the status of Major make it one of the highlights of the season.

Bordeaux brings a different dimension. Organized in the middle of summer, in a venue that guarantees consistent playing conditions, the tournament allows the French public to see the best players in the world in another region and helps to further promote high-level padel in the country.

This complementarity contributes to the overall development of the discipline.

Increasingly strong international competition

Bordeaux's position was not yet guaranteed.

The calendar Premier Padel is increasingly coveted. Several countries are investing heavily to host a stage of the circuit, particularly in the Middle East, North America, and Latin America. Each tournament must meet high standards in terms of organization, television broadcasting, player accommodations, and spectator experience.

In this context, Bordeaux's continued participation is a true recognition of the work done by the organizers.

An ambition that goes beyond organizing a tournament

Beyond the event itself, the renewal of Bordeaux illustrates a broader ambition: that of seeing France occupy a lasting place in the global development of padel.

The country now has rapidly expanding infrastructure, a growing number of practitioners, a highly involved federation and several major events now included in the international calendar.

If this momentum continues, France could quickly become, after Spain, one of the most influential territories in European padel.

A milestone to be confirmed in the coming years

The return of Bordeaux Premier Padel P2 is therefore much more than a simple continuation of the tournament.

He confirms that Premier Padel France is confident in its ability to host the world's best players for the long term. Following the Alpine Paris Major at Roland-Garros, Bordeaux further strengthens an increasingly credible French tennis calendar.

In a sport undergoing rapid globalization, where new markets emerge every year, having multiple stops on the circuit is a strong indicator. France seems to have chosen its side: that of countries that want to actively participate in the international growth of padel, and no longer simply support it.

Antoine Tricolet

I discovered the Padel I stumbled into Spain at a campsite. I was instantly hooked; passionate about padel, I follow international and regional news with the same excitement as the sport itself.

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