Premier Padel Explained: Tour, Players, Rankings & London 2026
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Professional padel · Premier Padel 2026 · London P1 · Updated June 2026
Premier Padel is the official professional padel circuit, sanctioned by the FIP and featuring 26 tournaments across 18 countries in 2026. It replaced the old World Padel Tour after a merger in 2023, creating a single unified global tour for the first time. The 2026 season runs from February (Riyadh) to December (Barcelona Finals) and includes four Majors, ten P1 events and eleven P2 events. In August 2026, Premier Padel comes to London for the first time — the UK’s first ever top-tier professional padel event.
What is Premier Padel?
Premier Padel launched in 2022 as a rival circuit to the existing World Padel Tour, backed by Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) and the International Padel Federation (FIP). In August 2023, QSI acquired the World Padel Tour outright, merging it into Premier Padel and creating a single governing structure for professional padel worldwide. From 2024, all official world rankings are issued exclusively by the FIP through the Premier Padel structure.
The tour operates in partnership with FIFA, which holds a minority stake, bringing football’s global commercial infrastructure into the padel space. The 2026 season is the most expansive yet: 26 tournaments, 18 countries, five continents, and prize pools up to €525,000 at Major level.
How the tour is structured: Majors, P1s and P2s
| Tier | Events (2026) | Winner’s points | Prize pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major | 4 (Doha, Rome, Paris, Acapulco) | 2,000 FIP points | Up to €525,000 |
| P1 | 10 (incl. London, Madrid, Miami) | 1,000 FIP points | €250,000 |
| P2 | 11 (incl. Brussels, Rotterdam) | 500–600 FIP points | Lower |
| Finals | 1 (Barcelona, December) | 1,500 FIP points | Top 16 pairs only |
The main draw at each event takes the top 48 pairs by FIP ranking. Lower-ranked teams compete in a qualifying draw for remaining spots. Host organisers can award wild cards to local players. Rankings are calculated from each player’s best 22 results across Premier Padel and FIP events in a rolling 52-week period. Points expire exactly 52 weeks after they are earned, so players must constantly defend or replace their previous results.
The 2026 season calendar: key dates
| Event | Location | Tier | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season opener | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | P1 | Feb 9 |
| Doha Major | Qatar | Major | Apr 6–11 |
| Valencia P1 | Spain | P1 | Jun 8–14 |
| Rome Major | Italy | Major | Jun 1–7 |
| London P1 | Olympia, London | P1 | Aug 4–9 |
| Paris Major | Roland-Garros, France | Major | Sep 7–13 |
| Madrid P1 | Spain | P1 | Aug 31–Sep 6 |
| Acapulco Major | Mexico | Major | Nov 23–29 |
| Barcelona Finals | Palau Sant Jordi | Finals | Dec 7–13 |
London is one of three new cities on the 2026 calendar alongside Pretoria (the first Premier Padel event on African soil) and Valencia. The Paris Major is staged at Roland-Garros — the same venue as the French Open — underlining padel’s growing parity with established racket sports.
The top players to watch in 2026
Men’s game
Agustín Tapia & Arturo Coello — World No. 1
The dominant force in professional padel. Tapia (Argentina) and Coello (Spain) have been world No. 1 for three consecutive seasons, with 13 tournament wins in 2025 alone. Their 2026 record going into summer stands at 8–1. Tapia is widely regarded as the best player in the world right now; Coello is the technical counterpart who completes one of sport’s most effective doubles partnerships.
Alejandro Galán & Federico Chingotto — World No. 2
The main challengers. Galán brings left-side power; Chingotto brings right-side craft and reflexes. Their head-to-head record against Tapia-Coello stands at 7–18, but the rivalry is fierce — already referred to as “El Clásico” of professional padel. Any final between these two pairs typically runs over two hours.
Juan Lebrón & Leo Augsburger — World No. 5
Lebrón was the world’s top player for four consecutive years (2019–2022) and remains one of the tour’s biggest crowd-pullers. Now partnered with power smasher Augsburger, he is 31 and still capable of producing the best padel on the planet on his day. The inspiration behind Corcuera’s El Lobo range.
Others to watch
The depth of the men’s tour is now significant. Pairs including Javier Garrido & Lucas Campagnolo, Momo González & Miguel Yanguas, and Paquito Navarro represent a competitive third tier capable of beating anyone on a given day.
Women’s game
Gemma Triay & Delfina Brea — World No. 1
The dominant women’s partnership. Triay (Spain) and Brea (Argentina) have reached the final in 14 of their last 15 Premier Padel tournaments together. Triay brings creativity and panache; Brea provides smooth, consistent control from the left side.
Ariana Sánchez & Paula Josemaria — World No. 2
The main rivals to Triay-Brea. Sánchez and Josemaria have won eight Premier Padel titles together in the last 12 months, playing an aggressive all-court game that makes them the most dangerous challengers to the top pair.
Beatriz González & Claudia Fernández
González brings boundless energy and aggression. Fernández, 20, is the fastest-rising player on the women’s tour. They won the 2025 Premier Padel Finals in Barcelona together, showing they can perform when the stakes are highest.
British players
Catherine Rose is currently British No. 2 and secured her first FIP title of 2026 at the FIP Bronze event in Singapore. British players are building towards the London P1 as a home showcase with genuine professional credentials.
Premier Padel London 2026
The London P1 takes place at Olympia London, August 4–9 2026. It is the first Premier Padel event ever staged in the UK and the 15th event of the 2026 season, positioned as the final tournament before the mid-August break. Players arrive having accumulated points across the full first half of the season, meaning the draw will feature the world’s best in peak competitive form.
The ranking stakes are significant: a P1 win is worth 1,000 FIP points. Skipping a P1 event costs top-20 players points they can rarely afford to lose, so virtually the entire world top 20 is expected to compete. For UK padel — which has grown from 15,000 players in 2019 to 860,000 in 2025 — this is the most visible professional moment the sport has ever had in Britain.
Tickets went on pre-sale for LTA Advantage members on 23 April 2026 before general sale opened on 24 April. Quarter-finals onwards are available to watch free on Red Bull TV.
How to watch Premier Padel
Quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals from all 26 events are livestreamed free on Red Bull TV, with English and Spanish commentary. The official Premier Padel app also provides live scores, results and match highlights. For London specifically, tickets are available through the official Premier Padel website.
How scoring works: the Golden Point
Premier Padel uses standard tennis scoring (15, 30, 40, game) in all matches. The key difference from club padel is the Golden Point rule: after two advantages at deuce (40-40), a single deciding point settles the game rather than playing through to a two-point lead. This keeps matches tight and dramatic without the extended deuce sequences that can make long matches feel repetitive. Matches are best of three sets.
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FAQs: Premier Padel
+What is Premier Padel?
Premier Padel is the official professional padel circuit, sanctioned by the International Padel Federation (FIP). It was formed in 2022 and became the sole global tour in 2024 after absorbing the rival World Padel Tour. The 2026 season features 26 tournaments across 18 countries, divided into Majors, P1s, P2s and the season-ending Finals in Barcelona.
+Who is the world No. 1 in padel?
As of mid-2026, the men’s world No. 1 pair is Agustín Tapia (Argentina) and Arturo Coello (Spain). The women’s world No. 1 pair is Gemma Triay (Spain) and Delfina Brea (Argentina). Rankings update 24 hours after each event concludes.
+When is Premier Padel London 2026?
The London Premier Padel P1 takes place at Olympia London from 4–9 August 2026. It is the first Premier Padel event staged in the UK. Quarter-finals onwards are available free on Red Bull TV.
+Where can I watch Premier Padel?
Quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals from all 26 events are livestreamed free on Red Bull TV. The official Premier Padel app provides live scores and highlights. Some events also have regional broadcast partners with local-language coverage.
+What replaced the World Padel Tour?
Premier Padel replaced the World Padel Tour after Qatar Sports Investments acquired it in August 2023. From 2024, Premier Padel became the sole official global professional circuit, with all FIP world rankings issued through its structure.
+What is the Golden Point in padel?
The Golden Point rule means that after two advantages at deuce, a single deciding point settles the game rather than requiring a two-point lead. It keeps matches tight and prevents extended deuce sequences. Premier Padel uses the Golden Point in all matches.