Having long remained on the sidelines compared to historical padel powerhouses like Argentina and Spain, Paraguay is now establishing itself as a regular stop on the international professional circuit. The organization of the Asunción P2 tournament confirms the country's growing prominence in the global padel landscape.

A recent but structured presence on the world circuit

Paraguay now hosts a stage of the circuit Premier Padel, which has become the global benchmark since 2022 under the aegis of the International Federation of Padel.

Asunción, the capital of Paraguay, has experienced significant economic growth in recent years and is seeking to establish itself as a regional hub between Brazil and Argentina. The city, undergoing rapid modernization, is attracting a growing number of investors and visitors, with an image that blends Western standards with local identity.

This recent dynamism makes it today a favorable location for hosting international events, including padel, which directly benefits from this rise in power.

The Asunción tournament, classified in category P2, is part of the South American tour of the circuit, alongside major stops like Buenos Aires.

The 2026 edition takes place at the SND Arena with a prize money of approximately €262,000, bringing together the world's elite.

Players like Tapia, Coello, Galán, Chingotto or Lebrón are expected, confirming Paraguay's position as a competitive and credible stop on the circuit.

A strategic positioning in South America

Paraguay benefits from a key advantage: its location. Situated between two padel powerhouses — Argentina and Brazil — the country naturally fits into the regional tours of the circuit.

Paraguayan padel is also beginning to establish itself as a sport. In 2026, Mariano González became the first Paraguayan player to break into the world's Top 100, while Martín Abud is getting closer, confirming the gradual emergence of a new competitive generation.

Paraguay is knocking on the door of the world's Top 100

The calendar Premier Padel illustrates this logic: a Paraguay → Argentina sequence optimizes player movement and strengthens the presence of padel in South America.

This strategy transforms Paraguay into  regional logistics and sports hub , even without being a historically dominant nation.

A key role in the spread of padel

The Paraguayan case illustrates an important evolution in global padel:

the transition from a sport dominated by a few historical nations to a  global network of host countries .

Paraguay regularly hosts a stage of the circuit:

  • exposes the local public at the very highest level
  • stimulates the creation of clubs and infrastructure
  • attracts investors and sponsors
  • accelerates the professionalization of the market

This model is similar to that observed in other emerging markets, but with one advantage: cultural proximity to the major padel nations.

Asunción P2: showcase of padel world in Paraguay

The Asunción P2 tournament is today the main driver of padel development in the country.

Each edition:

  • attracts the best players in the world
  • generates significant media visibility
  • contributes to permanently establishing Paraguay on the padel map

The tournament also demonstrated its ability to produce unpredictable competitive scenarios, with surprises in the draws and unexpected performances, a sign of an increasingly dense circuit.

Paraguay: a market of opportunity rather than a historical stronghold

Paraguay is not the birthplace of padel. Nor is it a dominant sporting nation today. But that is precisely what makes it so interesting.

The country represents:

  • a growing market
  • a strategic regional platform
  • a showcase for the international development of padel

With the permanent installation of the circuit Premier PadelParaguay is no longer simply a victim of the globalization of sport: it actively participates in it.

Antoine Tricolet

I discovered the Padel I stumbled into Spain at a campsite. I was instantly hooked; passionate about padel for the past three years, I follow international and regional news with the same excitement as the sport itself.

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