Premier Padel Tour 2026: here to know
Premier Padel Tour is the official, premier global padel tour governed by the International Padel Federation (FIP) and backed by Qatar Sports Investments (QSI). Launched in 2022, it features the world’s best players, high-tier prize money, and iconic venues, replacing the World Padel Tour (WPT) as the premier circuit.
The 2026 Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour is the premier international professional padel circuit, featuring 26 tournaments across 18 countries. Running from February to December, it includes four major tournaments (Qatar, Italy, France, Mexico), P1, and P2 events, concluding with the Finals in Barcelona (Dec 7–13)
Key Details for 2026 Premier Padel Tour
- Structure: Comprises 4 Majors, 10 P1 tournaments, and 11 P2 tournaments, ensuring a highly competitive, global calendar.
- Key Tournaments: Starts in Riyadh (Feb 9) and includes new, notable stops in London (Aug 3–9) and Pretoria (July 27–Aug 2).
- Finals: The top 8 men’s and women’s pairs will compete in Barcelona from December 7–13, 2026.
- Players & Pairings: The season features top players seeking to challenge the dominance of Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia, with new pairings like Momo González and Martín Di Nenno appearing.
- Final Season: 2026 marks the final professional year for legends Miguel Lamperti and Ale Salazar.
Completed Tournaments of Premier Padel Tour(As of April 28, 2026)
Completed Tournaments (As of April 28, 2026)
- Riyadh Season P1 (Feb 7–14)
- Gijón P2 (Mar 1–8)
- Cancún P2 (Mar 15–22)
- Miami P1 (Mar 22–29)
- Newgiza P2 (Apr 11–18)
- Brussels P2 (Apr 19–26)
Key 2026 Season Updates of Premier Padel Tour 2026
- Qatar Major Postponed: The Ooredoo Qatar Major (originally scheduled for April 6–11) was officially postponed due to regional issues.
- Next Events: The tour continues in May with the Asunción P2 (May 4–10) and Buenos Aires P1 (May 11–17).
- “Star Point” System: A significant change for 2026, all P1 and P2 events are implementing the “Star Point” system, which replaces traditional advantageous scoring with a single deciding point at deuce.
- Dominant Performers: Early-season results showed high performance from top pairs, including Agustín Tapia and Arturo Coello, who won the season opener.
Title favorites
As of late April 2026, Agustín Tapia and Arturo Coello lead the men’s FIP rankings with 20,910 points each. In the women’s division, Gemma Triay and Delfina Brea hold the top spot with 17,300 points.
The FIP Rankings are based on a rolling 52-week window, meaning players must consistently perform to “defend” points earned at the same tournaments in the previous year.
Men’s FIP Top Standings (April 2026)
| Rank | Player | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arturo Coello (ESP) | 20,910 |
| 1 | Agustín Tapia (ARG) | 20,910 |
| 3 | Alejandro Galán (ESP) | 17,340 |
| 3 | Federico Chingotto (ARG) | 17,340 |
| 5 | Juan Lebrón (ESP) | 6,615 |
| 6 | Paquito Navarro (ESP) | 6,340 |
| 7 | Franco Stupaczuk (ARG) | 6,315 |
| 8 | Miguel Yanguas (ESP) | 6,030 |
Women’s FIP Top Standings (April 2026)
| Rank | Player | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delfina Brea (ARG) | 17,300 |
| 1 | Gemma Triay (ESP) | 17,300 |
| 3 | Ariana Sánchez (ESP) | 13,970 |
| 4 | Paula Josemaría (ESP) | 13,880 |
| 5 | Beatriz González (ESP) | 13,350 |
| 6 | Claudia Fernández (ESP) | 12,530 |
| 7 | Andrea Ustero (ESP) | 7,355 |
| 8 | Sofia Araújo (POR) | 6,625 |
Recent Results Impacting Standings
Brussels P2 (April 20–26): Juan Lebrón and Leo Augsburger claimed the men’s title, while Tamara Icardo and Claudia Jensen secured a major upset in the women’s draw.
Riyadh Season P1: Top seeds Tapia and Coello dominated the season opener, reinforcing their substantial point lead over second-ranked “Chingalán” (Chingotto and Galán).
Ranking Race: The FIP Race Rankings specifically track points earned in 2026 to determine the qualifiers for the Premier Padel Finals in Barcelona.
Future of the paddle game and the importance of Premier Padel Tour
Padel is experiencing explosive global growth, with over 30 million players, and is projected to expand significantly by 2026 through increased court construction, international expansion into the US and Asia, and potential 2032 Olympic inclusion. Future trends include a focus on professionalization, youth development, and residential court installations, positioning it as a dominant global racket sport.
With backing from QSI and the Professional Padel Association (PPA), it provides higher prize money and better conditions for players compared to previous circuits. Premier Padel Tour may have a more supportive role for this.