The publication of calendar Premier Padel 2026 This not only confirmed the increase in the number of tournaments, but also revealed a strong choice: Padel will mostly be played indoors next season. A clear message sent by Premier Padel, after months of debate and very clear stances taken by the players.

In 2026, approximately 75% of tournaments will argue under one roof. Specifically, 18 out of 26 tournaments will take place indoors. We had already started to see this trend in 2025, but the 2026 calendar confirms this, with 2 indoor tournaments added and 1 outdoor tournament removed from the calendar.

The players were heard.

The indoor/outdoor question was a hot topic throughout the 2025 season. Many players expressed their preference, sometimes quite bluntly. Agustín Tapia had summed up the general feeling in one sentence:
« Indoors is where you see the real padel. ».

Changing conditions, wind, sun, unpredictable bounces… These are all factors regularly cited, especially during the most exposed outdoor tournaments. In 2026, the message seems to have been received.

An outdoor area that is now very targeted

In details, a single P1 will be played outdoors: the Riyadh P1which will open the season.
To this are added 3 P2 outdoor :

  • Cancun P2
  • Newgiza P2
  • Valladolid P2

For the rest, everything is moving indoors. This is a change from previous seasons, where outdoor events still played a significant role in certain parts of the calendar.

The major labels remain separate

Despite this clear direction, the majors will be exceptions. Doha, Rome, Paris and Acapulco stay outdoorsNot for sporting reasons, but for other reasons. logistical and structuralThese events require heavy infrastructure, often installed in iconic locations that are difficult to cover.

On the side of the FIP and Premier PadelHowever, the message remains the same: organizers are now encouraged to offer tournaments. “Ideally indoors” as soon as possible.

The Santiago case, a symbol of change

This shift also explains some of the key decisions in the 2026 calendar. tournament in Santiago, Chile It simply disappears. In a official releaseThe FIP confirmed that the character outdoor The competition was one of the reasons that led to his withdrawal.

A clear signal: the development of the circuit now depends on... controlled playing conditions, even if it means sacrificing certain historical milestones.

A more accessible padel landscape, but the debate remains open.

With this calendar, Premier Padel clearly favors indoor gaming, meeting the expectations of players and the desire for a more stable product for the public and broadcasters.
One reality remains: Major outdoor will continue to exist, and with them, their set of constraints.

Padel 2026 will therefore be mostly indoorsBut not entirely. A deliberate compromise, which undoubtedly marks a structural turning point in the evolution of the professional circuit.

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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