Premier Padel is the world's top professional padel circuit, and in 2026 it arrives in Britain like never before. Here is what it is, how it works and how to follow it.
What is Premier Padel?
Premier Padel is the leading official professional padel tour worldwide, bringing together the highest-ranked male and female players to compete for ranking points and titles across the season.
Who runs Premier Padel?
It was established in 2022 by the International Padel Federation (FIP) and Qatar Sports Investments (QSI). The FIP governs the tour and oversees the world rankings.
A unified professional tour
In 2023, QSI acquired the rival World Padel Tour, unifying professional padel under a single global circuit and ending years of a split scene.
The three tiers of tournaments
Premier Padel tournaments are categorised into three main tiers: Majors, P1 and P2 events, each worth a different number of ranking points.
Majors
Majors are the most prestigious tournaments in Premier Padel, equivalent to tennis Grand Slams and offering 2,000 ranking points to the winners.
P1 events
P1 tournaments offer 1,000 ranking points and feature intense competition among the world's leading pairs at premium venues.
P2 events
P2 tournaments are third-tier events offering between 500 and 600 ranking points, giving more players the chance to climb the standings.
How ranking points work
Premier Padel players collect FIP ranking points throughout the season, and their results across the calendar determine their position in the world rankings.
The Premier Padel 2026 calendar
The 2026 calendar spans a packed schedule of tournaments across many countries, with a global reach that includes iconic locations such as Stade Roland-Garros in Paris.
Premier Padel Miami 2026
The Miami tournament is scheduled for 23 to 29 March 2026 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, featuring 40 men's pairs and 28 women's pairs.
Qualifying and wild cards
Events like Miami include qualifying pairs and wild cards, so the main draw mixes established stars with rising names earning their place.
The Premier Padel Finals
The season ends with the Premier Padel Finals, a showpiece event that brings together the top 16 players of the year to crown the best.
The top players to watch
The tour features the highest-ranked players in the world, with leading pairs such as Josemaría-González in the women's game and Chingotto-Galán among the men.
Men's and women's draws
Since its launch, Premier Padel has attracted the top male and female players, giving the women's and men's draws equal billing at every event.
London Premier Padel P1 2026
London is set to host its first Premier Padel P1 in August 2026 at London Olympia, a landmark moment for the sport in Britain.
How to watch Premier Padel in the UK
You can follow every match live. Premier Padel is streamed and broadcast worldwide through official platforms and partners such as Red Bull TV, so you can share the action from home.
Premier Padel and the UK boom
The tour has helped drive a huge rise in British padel, with the Lawn Tennis Association supporting the construction of over 1,500 courts across the UK by 2025.
The road to the Olympics
By raising prize money, visibility and professional governance, Premier Padel aims to strengthen the case for padel's future Olympic inclusion.
Gear up to play like the pros
Seeing the elite in action makes you want to raise your game. Ale Galán swings the Adidas Metalbone HRD+ 2026, while Agustín Tapia wields the Nox AT10 Genius 18K 2024. The pros favour powerful diamond-shaped rackets, but most club players suit a control-oriented frame from our padel rackets collection.
Final thoughts
Premier Padel is the pinnacle of a sport that has captured Britain's imagination, and the 2026 London P1 is your chance to be part of the story.
Frequently asked questions
What is Premier Padel? Premier Padel is the leading official professional padel tour worldwide, bringing together the highest-ranked male and female players to compete for ranking points and titles across the season.
Who runs Premier Padel? It was established in 2022 by the International Padel Federation (FIP) and Qatar Sports Investments (QSI). The FIP governs the tour and oversees the world rankings.
What are the tiers of Premier Padel tournaments? Premier Padel tournaments are categorised into three main tiers: Majors, P1 and P2 events. Majors offer 2,000 ranking points, P1 events offer 1,000, and P2 events offer between 500 and 600.
How can I watch Premier Padel in the UK? You can follow every match live. Premier Padel is streamed and broadcast worldwide through official platforms and partners such as Red Bull TV, so you can share the action from home.