In 2025, the International Federation of Padel (FIP) introduces changes to the tournament structure, with redesigned categories. Here's a look at the new formulas:

New tournament categories

FIP tournaments will now be classified into four main categories and no longer 5 categories as in 2024:

  • Platinum: The most prestigious level, with 2 days of qualifications et 5 days of main draw, and prize money between €120 and €000. These tournaments will offer live streaming on multiple courts, high-end facilities (gymnasiums, changing rooms, rest areas), and matches produced for extensive television coverage.
  • Gold: Tournaments offering a prize money de 50 000 € to 80 000 €, with matches broadcast from the quarter-finals. These tournaments will take place on 5 days, with 2 days of qualifications et 3 days of main draw.
  • Silver (ex Star): These events will have a prize money across €15 and €000, with matches broadcast from the semi-finals. They include 2 days of qualifications et 3 days of main draw.
  • Bronze (Merger between Promotion and Rise): With a prize money limited between €7 and €000, these tournaments also include 2 days of qualifications et 3 days of main draw. Only the end will be mandatory to broadcast.

Additional services

  • Accommodation : For the FIP Platinum, players qualified for the main draw are offered at least 2 nights accommodation. For other tournaments, players benefit from special rates.
  • Facilities: Access to a warm-up room, a on-site catering and total WIFI connection is mandatory for all tournaments.
  • Transport: shuttle services between hotels and match venues are mandatory for tournaments Platinum et Gold.

We will come back later with all the details of these new developments for 2025.

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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