Le FIP Platinum Lyon now stands out as the the largest international padel tournament organized in LyonIncluded in the official calendar of the International Federation of Padel (FIP)The event has seen rapid progress, moving from the status FIP Gold than FIP Platinum, one of the highest levels of the FIP circuit.
La 3rd edition of FIP Platinum Lyon take place from 21 27 September 2026 in Die visit us at the Gerland Sports Palace, during a strategic period for international padel.
What is FIP Platinum Lyon?
Le FIP Platinum is one of the most important tournaments of the FIP circuitoffering a high number of points in the FIP world ranking as well as a sports team composed of players regularly involved in international circuits.
In Lyon, the tournament brings together each year:
- players from World's Top
- pairs committed to the FIP Tour et Premier Padel
- representatives of French padel
- an increasingly large audience over a full week of competition
Dates for FIP Platinum Lyon 2026
The next edition of FIP Platinum Lyon is programmed:
From Monday 21 to Sunday 27 September 2026
This calendar positioning allows the tournament to register directly following on from the Major of Parisfacilitating the arrival of international players and marking the start of the European indoor padel season.
Venue: Gerland Sports Palace
The tournament takes place at Gerland Sports Palace, located:
350, avenue Jean Jaurès – 69007 Lyon
A major historical site racket sports, the Palais des Sports is today the venue for the FIP Platinum LyonThe organizers' objective is to reactivate this iconic speaker around a sport that is growing rapidly, capable of offering a spectacle that is clear and accessible to the general public.
Program and schedule of the FIP Platinum Lyon
Le FIP Platinum Lyon takes place over a full week, with organized matches during the day and in the evening.
- Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd September : Qualificationsopen to the public
- Wednesday to Friday main tables
- Saturday semi-finals
- Sunday : women's and men's finals
The detailed schedule and the match times are communicated progressively by the tournament organizers.
Lyon FIP Awards
Since its creation, the Lyon tournament has already crowned several winners from the highest international level.
FIP Lyon 2024 – FIP Gold
- Women's winners: Bea Caldera / Lorena Rufo
- Men's winners: Fran Guerrero / Jairo Bautista
FIP Lyon 2025 – FIP Platinum
- Women's winners: Alejandra Salazar / Martina Calvo
- Men's winners: Alex Ruiz / Juanlu Esbrí
This record illustrates the progressive rise in quality of the tournament and its growing attractiveness on the FIP circuit.
Why the FIP Platinum Lyon is a strategic tournament
Le FIP Platinum Lyon benefits from several major advantages:
- a indoor room adapted for high-level padel
- a key date in the international calendar
- un FIP Platinum status guaranteeing a raised plateau
- an establishment in a major European metropolis
These elements contribute to making the Lyon tournament a identified stage of the FIP indoor circuit.
Practical information
- Tournament name FIP Platinum Lyon
- Dates : September 21 to 27, 2026
- Location Gerland Sports Palace
- Address 350, avenue Jean Jaurès – 69007 Lyon
- Format : indoors
- Access : qualifying rounds open to the public on September 21st and 22nd
A meeting now established in Lyon
After two successful editions and a rapid rise to prominence, the FIP Platinum Lyon has become a permanent fixture in the international padel scene. 3e editionScheduled for the end of September 2026, marks a step of consolidation for a tournament now identified by players, authorities and the public.
The FIP Platinum Lyon confirms its place among the major indoor tournaments of the FIP circuit in Europe.
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