Premier Padel is the global professional tour for the world’s best padel players — and following it from the UAE has never been easier. If you have started playing on the indoor courts of Dubai or Abu Dhabi and want to know who the pros are, how the rankings work, and where to watch, this guide explains Premier Padel from the ground up. We will cover the tour’s structure of Majors and P1s, the stars dominating the 2026 season, and exactly how UAE fans can tune in — including the tour stop that comes to the region.
One important clarification first: there is no “Premier Padel League of the UAE.” Premier Padel is the worldwide professional tour run by Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) in partnership with the International Padel Federation (FIP). The UAE’s own home-grown competition is the separate Abu Dhabi Padel League.
What Is Premier Padel?
Premier Padel launched in 2022 as the unified, official professional circuit for elite padel. Backed by QSI — the same investment group behind major sports franchises — and sanctioned by the FIP, it brought the sport’s top players onto one global stage with serious prize money and worldwide broadcasting.
Think of Premier Padel as padel’s equivalent of the tennis tour: a season-long series of tournaments around the world where players earn ranking points, chasing the world No. 1 spot and the biggest titles in the game.
How the Tour Is Structured: Majors and P1s
Premier Padel tournaments come in tiers, with the bigger events worth more ranking points and prestige.
- Majors: The crown jewels of the calendar — the most prestigious events, equivalent to tennis Grand Slams. The 2026 season features Majors in Qatar, Italy, France and Mexico.
- P1s: The next tier down, still elite, high-points tournaments held in major cities around the world.
- P2s: A further tier of professional events that round out the calendar and offer ranking points to a wider field.
Players accumulate points across these events through the season, and the totals decide the official FIP world rankings.
Premier Padel Comes to Dubai
Here is the part UAE fans will love: Dubai is a stop on the Premier Padel calendar, alongside cities such as Riyadh, Miami, Madrid, Milan and London. That means the world’s best players come to the Emirates — giving local fans the chance to watch elite padel live, in person, on home soil.
The Stars of Premier Padel in 2026
Padel is a doubles sport, so the biggest names are best known as pairs. Here are the players defining the 2026 season.
The World No. 1s: Tapia and Coello
Agustín Tapia (Argentina) and Arturo Coello (Spain) sit at the very top of the rankings in 2026. Coello’s power and Tapia’s dazzling creativity and touch make them the pair to beat, and they entered the season as the undisputed world No. 1 team.
The Great Rivals: Galán and Chingotto
Alejandro Galán (Spain) and Federico Chingotto (Argentina) are the chief rivals to the top pairing. Their season-long battle with Tapia and Coello has defined 2026, with the two teams trading titles and the No. 1 ranking through the year.
A Legend Still in the Hunt: Juan Lebrón
Juan Lebrón (Spain), one of the most decorated players of the modern era, remains a major draw and a top-ranked competitor. His aggressive, spectacular style makes him a favourite to watch whenever he is on court.
These four — Tapia, Coello, Galán, Lebrón — along with their partners are the names to follow as you get into the pro game.
How to Watch Premier Padel from the UAE
Following the tour from the Emirates is straightforward, and much of it is free.
- Red Bull TV streams Premier Padel events through the season, typically covering the quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals for both the men’s and women’s draws at no cost.
- The official Premier Padel YouTube channel carries earlier-round coverage and highlights.
- Premier Padel’s official website and app are the best places for the live calendar, results and the latest schedule.
- In person: when the tour stops in Dubai, grab tickets and watch the best in the world up close.
Because the action is global, check local listings for exact broadcast times in Gulf Standard Time before each event.
From Watching to Playing: Use the Pros to Improve
The best reason to follow Premier Padel is that it makes you a better player. Watching the pros teaches you the very tactics that win at every level: relentless positioning as a pair, the deep lob to dislodge opponents from the net, and patient control once you get there.
You will also notice the gear. The pros play with high-performance rackets suited to an aggressive, attacking game — typically powerful, head-heavy frames in carbon. You do not need a pro-level racket to enjoy the sport, but understanding what the top players use can help you choose your next upgrade as your game develops.
- Explore performance padel rackets, including the kinds of frames the pros favour.
- Not sure what level of racket suits you? The RacketBot quiz matches you to the right frame in under a minute.
- Stock up on match-quality padel balls for your next session.
The Bottom Line
Premier Padel is the global pro tour — Majors and P1s, the world’s best players, and a stop right here in Dubai. Follow it on Red Bull TV and YouTube, learn from the stars, then take what you have watched onto the court yourself. Gear up at Padel Point and play like the pros you are watching.
