International padel is today organized around two pillars: the FIP Tour, managed by the International Federation of Padel, and the personalised tour Premier Padel, launched in 2022 with the support of Qatar Sports Investments (QSI). Two complementary competitions that do not pursue the same objectives and do not target the same profile of players.

Two circuits, two vocations

Le FIP Tour is above all a development circuit, but also and above all THE gateway for players who hope to play the main draws of tournaments Premier Padel. It allows young players, or those looking to progress in the world hierarchy, to confront international competition. Since the 2025 reform, many players from the Top 60 worldwide regularly participate in FIP events, because the regulations Premier Padel is much more complicated for qualifying players. Some FIP tournaments are sometimes very tough with even players in the world's top 40/30.

Conversely, Premier Padel brings together the world's elite and is the showcase of professional padel. With its high-profile tournaments, high prize money and much higher points, it represents the equivalent of ATP Masters 1000 and Grand Slams for tennis.

Tournament categories

FIP Tour: an international springboard

  • FIP Bronze : entry category, 5 days of tournament, reduced prize money.
  • FIP Silver : 5 days also, semi-finals and finals, intermediate prize money.
  • FIP Gold : bigger prize money.
  • FIP Platinum : the top category of the FIP Tour, over 7 days, with more points, better prize money and premium facilities.

The FIP Tour is the equivalent of the Tennis Challengers : an essential step to make a name for yourself and collect points.

Premier Padel : the summit of world padel

  • P2 : 500 points for the winners.
  • P1 : 1 points for the winners.
  • majors : four major stages (Paris, Rome, Doha, Monterrey), 2 points for the winners.

All tournaments Premier Padel are played over a week, with qualifying and the final table. The finals are usually played on Sundays.

Very different prize money

FIP Tour

  • FIP Bronze: €7 – €000
  • FIP Silver: €15 – €000
  • FIP Gold: €50 – €000
  • FIP Platinum: €120 – €000

Premier Padel

  • P2: €252
  • P1: €470
  • Majors: €525
FIP PlatinumFIP GoldFIP SilverFIP Bronze
Between 120 and
€150 000		Between 50 and
€80 000		Between 15 and
€30 000		Between €7 and €000
Major TournamentsP1 tournaments P2 tournaments
€525 000€470 000€252 250

The points gap in the standings

FIP Tour

  • FIP Platinum Winner: 250 points
  • FIP Gold Winner: 125 points
  • FIP Silver Winner: 60 points
  • FIP Bronze Winner: 31 points
RoundFIP PlatinumFIP GoldFIP SilverFIP Bronze
Winner2501256031
Finalist150753618
Semi-finalist90452211
1/4 finalist4522115
1/8 finalist221153
R327321
Qualy Bonus321-
Latest Qualy732-
Q2321-
Q1----

Premier Padel

  • Major Winner: 2 points
  • P1 Winner: 1 points
  • P2 Winner: 500 points
RoundMajorFirst FinalsP1P2
Winner200015001000500
Finalist1200-600300
Semi-finalist750-300150
1/4 finalist360-18090
1/8 finalist180-9045
R3290-45 M / 20 F22
R6440 M / 30 F-18 M / – F12
Qualy Bonus30-176
Latest Qualy40 M / 25 F-18 M / 20 F12
Q2---8 M / – F
Q125 M / – F-12– M / 6 F

Two complementary circuits

Rather than opposing the two circuits, we must see them as complementary. FIP Tour prepares players to take the step to the very highest level, while Premier Padel embodies the global showcase of sport, with unparalleled media coverage and visibility.

The FIP Tour is the equivalent of the Tennis Challengers : an essential step to make a name for yourself and collect points.

Conversely, Premier Padel brings together the world's elite and is the showcase of professional padel. With its high-profile tournaments, high prize money and much higher points, it represents the equivalent of ATP Masters 1000 (P1) and Grand Slams (Major) for tennis.

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