The global development of padel continues to accelerate and the  International Federation of Padel (FIP)  continues its expansion strategy into new territories. This time, Africa will be in the spotlight with the official announcement of the very first  FIP Promises Continental Finals Africa , organized from  December 18 to 20, 2026  au  Cape Town, South Africa .

A historic event for African padel and for the FIP youth circuit.

 Cape Town will host the best young African talents 

This first edition will take place within the Arturf Padel Arena considered the largest padel complex in South Africa.

This is a far from insignificant choice for the FIP, which wants to offer young African talents modern and professional infrastructure to support the development of padel on the continent.

 The best African pairs together 

The competition will bring together the best young African players in four categories:

  •  U12 ,
  •  U14 ,
  •  U16 ,
  •  U18 .

Each category will be contested:

  • among boys,
  • and among girls.

To participate in these continental finals, players must be among the  eight best pairs in the African continental ranking .

A qualification reserved for the elite of the new African generation.

 A format designed for the show 

The FIP also unveiled the competition format.

The tournament will begin with:

  • a group phase,
  • divided into two groups.

The two best pairs from each group will then qualify for the semi-finals before the grand finals.

The objective is clear: to offer as many matches and as much exposure as possible to the young talents of the continent.

The FIP has also confirmed that the entire event will be broadcast live.

 Luigi Carraro: “The symbol of the growth of padel in Africa” 

The President of the FIP,  Luigi Carraro , welcomed this announcement with great enthusiasm.

“The FIP Promises Continental Finals Africa represent the future of our sport.”

The Italian leader stressed the importance of human and cultural development around padel among younger generations.

“These will not just be three days of competition, but also an opportunity for meeting, friendship, fair play and cultural exchange between young people from across the continent.”

Carraro also pointed out how Africa is becoming a strategic territory for the development of global padel.

“We are proud that this first edition is taking place in Cape Town, a symbol of the extraordinary growth of padel in Africa.”

 Youth padel continues its global expansion 

With this announcement, the FIP confirms once again its desire to structure youth padel on an international scale.

After development:

  • FIP Promises circuits
  • continental competitions,
  • and youth events all over the world,

The federation continues its objective: to build a true global base for future generations of professional padel.

The FIP announces the first FIP ​​Promises Continental Finals Africa
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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