Professional padel is a real playground! With several circuits that thrill fans, it's not always easy to find your way around. So,  How many professional circuits are there?  ? And especially,  What are their differences  ? 

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Padel  professional  in 2024 is mainly based on two major  circuits  who dominate the international scene:

Premier Padel : the world reference circuit

Launched in 2022 by the International Federation of Padel ( FIP ) and Qatar Sports Investments ( QSI ), Premier Padel quickly became the  most prestigious circuit . The merger with the World Padel Tour ( WPT ) at the end of 2023 confirmed its dominant position.

With  24 tournaments  planned for 2025, spread over  16 countries and 5 continents , Premier Padel is organized around three main categories:

  •  majors  : the most prestigious tournaments, comparable to the Grand Slams of tennis.
  •  P1  et  P2  : intermediate-ranking competitions which allow you to maintain a competitive level throughout the season while collecting maximum points.

Premier Padel aims to conquer new markets by expanding into regions such as  Middle-East   Asia  and  North America , thus reinforcing its role as a world-leading circuit.

A1 Padel : an ambitious alternative

Formerly known as  APT Padel Tour , this circuit was renamed in  A1 Padel  in 2023. Unlike Premier Padel (and especially to the World Padel Tour), A1 Padel has invested in regions that are sometimes poorly covered by padel, such as certain countries of South America   Africa  and some parts of the Europe . It is an increasingly popular circuit with its few super stars like Tolito!

A1 Padel is distinguished by:

  • Competitions organized in emblematic locations.
  • A  increased accessibility  for players looking for progression.

Complementary competitions: FIP and World Championships

Alongside these two major circuits, other   current events  organized by the International Federation of Padel enrich the calendar:

The World Championships

Organized every two years, the  worldwide  padel brings together the  best nations  for an international competition. Each country sends a national selection made up of its best players in the hope of winning the title.

The FIP Tour: a springboard to the elite

The FIP Tour is a series of tournaments that offers a  Gateway to professional padel , ideal for players looking to climb the ranks. The competitions are divided into several categories, according to the  level ,  cash prize  and Team  points awarded  (2025 categories):

  •  Platinum 
  •  Gold 
  •  Silver 
  •  Bronze 

 FIP tournaments  not only allow you to earn points to progress in the world ranking, but also to get invitations to the  major circuits  as Premier Padel.

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