The latest on padel's explosive growth in the United States — tournament results, league updates, and industry developments.
The Pro Padel League closed a $15 million Series A round led by Charlotte Hornets co-chairman Rick Schnall and Left Lane Capital. The investment underscores growing institutional confidence in padel's trajectory as the fastest-growing racket sport in the United States.
Federico Chingotto and Alejandro Galán upset world No. 1 pair Agustín Tapia and Arturo Coello 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 to win the men's Miami P1 title. Chingotto was named MVP of the final after a masterful defensive display at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Bea González and Paula Josemaría captured their first Premier Padel P1 title in Miami, defeating top seeds Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea in a thrilling final at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Agustín Tapia produced one of the shots of the tournament during the Miami P1 semifinal, leaving fans — including tennis stars Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini — in disbelief. The viral moment came as Tapia and Coello battled past Lebrón and Augsburger to reach the final.
Top seeds Tapia and Coello survived a scare from Lebrón and Augsburger, dropping the first set before storming back 5-7, 6-3, 6-2 to reach their 19th consecutive final on the Premier Padel tour.
Miami hosted its first Premier Padel P1 event March 22–30, drawing the world's top-ranked players and a $479,000 prize pool. The tournament featured 48 men's pairs and 28 women's pairs competing over nine days.
The PPL's 2026 season kicks off July 9 in New York City, followed by events in Los Angeles, Playa del Carmen, and Guadalajara before the inaugural City's Cup Finals in Miami. The league also launched PPL 2, a developmental circuit for North American talent.
A new industry report projects 20,000 courts and 15 million active players in the U.S. by 2030. Player participation has already surged 250% since 2022, with over 70% of new sports facilities built in 2024 including padel courts.
The United States Padel Association announced 115 sanctioned tournaments for the first half of 2026 alone — the largest competitive calendar in American padel history. The expansion reflects surging demand across amateur and professional levels nationwide.
The NPL will stage matches in Boston, Charlotte, San Diego, Dallas, Philadelphia, and Miami this season, featuring expanded women's divisions and a dual Spring/Fall competition format.
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