Premier Padel: The Unified Professional Tour
Premier Padel is the official professional padel tour sanctioned by the FIP. Launched in 2022, it aims to unify professional padel under one global calendar.
Key takeaways
- Official FIP-sanctioned professional padel tour
- Launched in 2022 with major investment backing
- Features Majors, P1, and P2 event tiers
- Global calendar spanning Europe, Middle East, and Latin America
- Driving professionalisation and global expansion of padel
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Premier Padel is the official professional padel tour, sanctioned by the FIP and backed by major sports investors including the Qatar Sports Investment group. Launched in 2022, it was created to provide a unified, globally accessible professional tour for the sport.
The tour features multiple tiers of events — Majors, P1 events, and P2 events — with increasing prize money and ranking points. Major tournaments take place in cities across Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America, bringing top-level padel to new audiences worldwide.
Premier Padel's creation was part of a broader push to professionalise and globalise padel. The involvement of established sports business entities has brought better broadcast deals, higher prize money, and more structured career paths for professional players.
For fans and aspiring players, Premier Padel is where you watch the world's best compete. Events are broadcast globally, and the tour's expansion has helped bring padel to countries where it was previously unknown. The tour also drives standards for court construction, coaching, and player development.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Premier Padel?
Premier Padel events are broadcast globally through various TV and streaming partnerships. Check the Premier Padel website or your local sports broadcasters for coverage in your region.
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