Premier Padel is the world’s leading official professional Padel tour, setting the global standard for the sport in elite competition and international reach. Founded by Qatar Sports Investments in partnership with the International Padel Federation (FIP), the Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour brings together the world’s best male and female players at top venues around the world.
After a landmark 2025 season that saw the Tour debut in the United States, the 2026 season features 25 tournaments across 17 countries, including new destinations in the United Kingdom and South Africa. This growth reflects the rapid global development of Padel and Premier Padel’s long-term commitment to sporting excellence and sustainable growth. Broadcast in more than 244 territories worldwide, Premier Padel delivers live coverage to fans across six continents and plays a key role in the sport’s Olympic pathway led by the FIP, supporting the international development of professional Padel.
The International Padel Federation (FIP) is the world governing body of Padel.
Its mission is to foster the growth and development of the sport at all levels and ages, from grassroots to professional, to govern Padel through the affiliation of national member federations and regional associations, and to promote Padel’s inclusion in the Olympic Games, the highest honour for any sport.
FIP currently comprises 100 affiliated National Federations across all five continents. The Federation establishes the official rules of the sport and manages the official international rankings.
FIP also governs and coordinates the international competition calendar, including elite professional tours such as Premier Padel, Hexagon World Series and the CUPRA FIP Tour; dedicated tours for youth players (FIP Promises) and amateur players (FIP Beyond); and continental and world team competitions, including the World Cup.
In addition, FIP is the official education provider for coaches and referees through FIP Academy, a dedicated training platform delivering official courses and certifications.
