Long focused on a model individually or in pairs Padel has seen the emergence of a diversity of team competitions , with very different logics.
Closed franchise leagues, spectacular events, nation tournaments or one-off competitions bringing together the best players in the world: these formats coexist today without really competing with each other, each occupying a specific place in the professional and international padel ecosystem.
Pro Padel League (PPL) — USA / North America
Created 2023 the Pro Padel League is a professional team league structured around a model of Franchises inspired by North American sports.
The competition brings together several teams based in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with a season organized in stages, an All-Star event, and finals. The matches are played in mixed teams , bringing together players from the professional circuit, in a format designed for visibility, entertainment and the development of padel in the North American market.
World Padel League (WPL)
Launched in Dubai in 2023, the World Padel League offers a format international and events , centered on the show and the staging of padel.
The teams, composed of players of different nationalities, compete in mixed-gender matches over a short period, without the structure of a long season. The WPL does not aim to establish a regular championship, but rather to create a media event that blends sport, entertainment, and global exposure.
Hexagon Cup — Europe / International
La Hexagon Cup is not a seasonal league but a one-off team competition bringing together top-tier players.
Inspired by formats like the Laver Cup in tennis, it features teams partnered with renowned owners or ambassadors from the worlds of sports and entertainment. The format is mixte with men's, women's and mixed matches, in a logic of collective confrontation rather than individual ranking.
Reserve Padel Cup
La Reserve Padel Cup organized in particular in Miami, is part of an approach events and lifestyle team padel.
Without aiming for a regular championship, it brings together teams composed of professional players and invited figures, in a very focused environment experience, hospitality and brand image The format prioritizes visibility and media appeal rather than long-term sporting challenges.
Euro Padel Cup — European Team Cup
Organized by the International Federation of Padel (FIP) , the Euro Padel Cup is a competition by national teams reserved for European countries.
The format moves away from franchise or private models to move closer to a federal logic, where nations compete through official selections, within an institutional and sporting framework.
World Padel Championships (FIP)
The World Padel Team Championships organized by the FIP, constitute the main international competition by nations .
Men and women represent their country in a collective format, which is part of a classic sporting tradition, comparable to the world championships of other disciplines, far removed from the logic of franchises or private events.
Not to be confused
Most traditional circuits such as Premier Padel , World Padel Tour (ex pro circuit) ou A1 Padel (before its suspension) are individually or in pairs , not team leagues over a season.
Summary of the main current "team" formats in padel
| Format | Type | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Padel League | Team season | USA / North America (franchises) |
| World Padel League | League / Team Event | Asia / International / Show |
| Hexagon Cup | Team tournament | Europe / international |
| FIP Euro Padel Cup | National teams | Europe |
| World Team Championships (FIP) | National teams | Monde |
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