Premier Padel is the highest level of professional padel. It is run jointly by the International Padel Federation (FIP) and Qatar Sports Investments, and its Major events are the tournaments that define the sport's calendar. If you are new to professional padel, this is everything you need to understand how it works.

The 2026 Calendar

The 2026 Premier Padel season consists of nine Major events, spread across Europe, South America, and the Middle East. The season runs from January to December, with a World Championship as the final event.

Already completed in 2026: Buenos Aires (January) and Madrid (April). Upcoming events include Paris (Roland Garros), London (The O2, July), Rome, Dubai, and the World Championship in December.

How the Rankings Work

Premier Padel uses a points-based ranking system. Players accumulate points based on their results at each event. Major wins are worth the most points; early-round exits earn fewer. The rankings are updated after every event and determine seedings and draw positions for future tournaments.

At present, Alejandro Galán and Juan Lebrón lead the men's ranking with 5,240 points each. Gemma Triay and Ari Sánchez lead the women's ranking. Points are held for 52 weeks — players must defend their results from the previous year or their ranking falls.

How to Watch

All Premier Padel matches are streamed free on the Premier Padel YouTube channel. The service is global, requires no subscription, and covers every match from qualifying through to the final. Selected matches are also broadcast on national sports channels in Spain, Italy, and Argentina.

In the UK, Sky Sports will carry broadcast rights for the London Major in July.

How to Attend

Most Premier Padel events are ticketed via the Premier Padel website. Prices vary significantly by event and round — London Major finals tickets are £95, while early rounds at less prominent events can be under £20. Check our full tournament calendar for links to official ticketing for each event.

The Draw Format

Major events feature 32 pairs in the main draw, with 16 pairs entering through qualifying. Matches are best of three sets. Tie-breaks are played at 6-6 in all sets except the third, where a match tie-break (first to 10 points) is used in place of a full third set.