The PPL Draft is kicking off. Player applications for the draft has closed and the list of eligible players have been determined. Nearly 500 players are vying for lucrative contracts to play in the 2023 season.
On March 20th, Draft day, teams will choose their players. The order of those selections has now been determined by random draw. The live event was broadcast on <a href="https://instagram.com/propadelleague">Instagram</a>.

<h3>Men's Draft Order</h3>

<ol>
<li>Las Vegas</li>

<li>Cancun</li>

<li>San Diego</li>

<li>Arkansas</li>

<li>Toronto</li>

<li>Los Angeles</li>

<li>Miami</li>
</ol>

<h3>Women's Draft Order</h3>

<ol>
<li>Los Angeles</li>

<li>Las Vegas</li>

<li>San Diego</li>

<li>Toronto</li>

<li>Cancun</li>

<li>Miami</li>

<li>Arkansas</li>
</ol>

2023 Draft Order Selection

The <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">Pro Padel League (PPL)</a>, North America's first and only professional padel league, is releasing the official team rosters for its highly anticipated 2024 season. Set to start next month at the ULTRA CLUB in Miami, this season will showcase some of the most decorated and iconic male and female professional padel players from around the world. 
This season, the 2024 PPL team rosters feature five players ranked number one in their respective countries, along with Agustin Tapia and Ariana Sanchez Fallada, top ranked players in the world. Additionally, the league boasts an impressive lineup across its ten teams, further solidifying the PPL's reputation for attracting top-tier players. The team rosters include:

<ul>
<li>11 players ranked top five in the world</li>

<li>24 players ranked top ten the world</li>

<li>40 players ranked top 20 in the world</li>

<li>67 players ranked top 50 in the world</li>
</ul>

"We are excited to release the 2024 season team rosters for the PPL that will feature the world's best, and most exciting, professional padel players and powerhouses in the game," said Marcos del Pilar, PPL Commissioner. "With the ten PPL teams set to deliver unbelievable competition in Miami next month, the PPL will showcase why it is a premier global padel league and further its mission of elevating and growing the game across North America."
Detailed rosters for the league's ten teams are now available on the <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">PPL website</a>. The PPL is the only professional sports league to showcase the best male and female athletes. Team roster highlights for the 2024 season include:

<ul>
<li>Miami: Ariana Sanchez Fallada ranked no. 1 and Agustin Tapia ranked no. 4 and former world no. 1.</li>

<li>New York: Paquito Navarro no. 7, Federico Chingotto no. 8, former no. 1 Juan Martin Diaz, Delfi Brea no. 5, Tamara Icardo no. 8, and Virginia Riera no. 11.</li>

<li>Orlando: Gemma Triay Pons no. 3, Martin Di Nenno no. 5, Franco Stupaczuk no. 6, Aranzazu Osoro no. 12, and three other players ranked top 20 in the world.</li>

<li>Las Vegas (2023 Champions): Marta Ortega no. 6 and former world no. 1, and former no. 29 Guga Vazquez.</li>

<li>Los Angeles: Tolito Aguirre no. 5, Jessica Castello no. 10, and Alex Ruiz no. 12.</li>

<li>Arkansas: Patricia Llaguno Zielinski no. 17, and former no. 1 Maria Catalina Tenorio Cauvet.</li>

<li>Toronto: Coki Nieto no. 17, and Victoria Iglesias no. 20.</li>

<li>Cancun (2023 Finalists): Carlos Daniel "Sanyo" Gutierrez no. 11, and Alejandra Salazar no. 7, Eduardo Agustin Torre no. 7, Veronica Virseda Sanchez no. 14.</li>

<li>San Diego: Former no. 2 Miguel Lamperti, former no. 2 Maxi Sanchez, former no. 1 Lucia Sainz, Louie Harris no. 1 Great Britain.</li>

<li>Houston: Claudia Jensen no. 13 and Claudia Fernández no. 16 as well as the promising Ivan Ramirez and Pablo Garcia.</li>
</ul>

From April 2nd-7th and April 9th-14th, ten PPL teams representing some of the most iconic cities in North America will compete in the first two events of the 2024 season at ULTRA CLUB in Miami including the Las Vegas Smash (2023 Champions), Cancun Waves (2023 Finalists), Miami Padel Club, Flowrida Goats, San Diego Stingrays, Los Angeles Beat, Arkansas Matrix, Toronto Polar Bears, New York Atlantics, and Houston Volts.
Starting Tuesday, April 2nd, round robin matches will take place through Friday, April 5th, with the semifinals being held Saturday, April 6th and the final on Sunday, April 7th. The same schedule of round robin matches will take place starting Tuesday April 9th, concluding with the finals on Sunday, April 14th. <a href="https://propadelleague.com/tickets/">Tickets are now available</a> including general admission, reserved seating, VIP, and week-long passes.

<h2>Miami </h2>

Jose Arizpe Mateo Coles Nuria Rodriguez Camacho Paloma Cortina Marta Talavan Ruiz Ruben Rivera Adria Mercadal Ariana Sanchez Fallada Jon Sanz Agustin Tapia

<h2>Las Vegas</h2>

Juan Manuel (Guga) Vazquez Jose Pablo Padilla Gutierrez Tia Norton Pablo Francisco Amora Hernandez Ana Paula de le Pena Rosas Pablo Cardona Huerta Marta Ortega Barbara Las Heras Monterde Ignacio Vilarino Gestoso (Nacho Vila) Gonzalo Alfonso Alejandra Alonso De Villa

<h2>Los Angeles</h2>

Jessica Castelló Agustín Gómez Silingo Francisco Javier Leal Perez (Javi Leal) Jordana Lujan Luis Alejandro Estrada Rodriguez Leonel Daniel Aguirre (Tolito Aguirre) Elisabeth (Eli) Amatriain Armas Carolina Orsi Alejandro (Alex) Ruiz

<h2>Arkansas</h2>

Egle Petrauskaite Maria Catalina Tenorio Cauvet Gonzalo Rubio Perez Mario Del Castillo Patricia Llaguno Zielinski Carlos Luna Lucia Perez Parra Araceli Maria Martinez Ibanez Iñigo Jofre Manzanares

<h2>Toronto</h2>

Victoria Iglesias Marina Guinart Espana Javier Gonzalez Barahona Antonio Fernandez Cano Jorge (Coki) Nieto Ruiz Noemi Aguilar Carrillo Daniela Ruiz Alvarez Jesús Bandres Raul Ruiz Alvarez

<h2>Cancun</h2>

Ana Maria Cabrejas Ruiz Juan Manuel Arganaras Anna Cortiles Manuel Jose Fernandez Diaz Eduardo Agustin Torre Veronica Virseda Sanchez Carolina Navarro Björk Teo Zapata Enrique Goenaga Garcia Carlos Daniel Gutierrez Salvador Nicolas Oria Ortega Alejandra Salazar

<h2>San Diego</h2>

Miguel Lamperti Maxi Sanchez Carmen Goenaga Lucia Sainz Pelegri Jacobo Blanco Marta Morga Oscar Matias Almada Brittany Dubins Louie Harris Sebastian Castaneda

<h2>New York</h2>

Federico Chingotto Juan Martîn Dîaz Lucas Campagnolo Virginia Riera Tamara Icardo Ramiro Moyano Andrea Ustero Nico Agritelley Delfi Brea Paquito Navarro

<h2>Houston</h2>

Ivan Ramirez Del Campo Alex Valentino Chozas Lorena Rufo Ortiz Claudia Jensen Pablo Garcia Rodrigo Claudia Fernández Marta Caparros Maldonado Vinny Di Francesco Calderon Francisco Guerrero Cordero Matías Segura

<h2>Orlando</h2>

Pablo Lima Aranzazu Osoro María Pilar Sánchez Alayeto Pablo Lijó Gemma Triay Pons Victor Ruiz Nicolas (Nico) Clerc Martin Di Nenno Franco Stupaczuk

2024 Roster Reveal

The Pro Padel League (PPL) kicked off its 2024 season with exhilarating on-court action featuring the world's top players, sparking a strong surge in audience engagement during its opening events held at the ULTRA CLUB in Miami.
During the PPL's initial two events from April 2nd to April 7th and April 9th to 14th, the league captivated viewers, garnering nearly 1.6 million streams on the PPL YouTube channel, and accumulating an impressive total watch time of just under 500,000 hours.
This surge in engagement marks a monumental growth compared to the league's performance in 2023, showcasing a staggering 25-fold increase in total YouTube watch time for the opening two events, surpassing the entirety of the 2023 season. 
In the opening events of the 2024 PPL season, the Miami Padel Club captured the first event of the year, followed by the Los Angeles BEAT emerging victorious in the league's second event.

2024 Season Kicks Off with Impressive Audience Engagement

Today, the <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">Pro Padel League (PPL),</a> North America's first professional padel league, is announcing their 2024 season schedule including an increased prize money purse of $1 million. Bringing padel to both the East and West coasts of the United States where the largest audiences of the sport are located in North America, the 2024 season will be highlighted by an <a href="https://propadelleague.com/2024-season-schedule/">expanded schedule</a>, a new team competition format, more than double the hours of viewer content, and will feature many of the world's top padel players.
"We are extremely excited to continue to deliver on our commitment of developing padel in North America and being the catalyst for growth across the continent," said Marcos del Pilar, PPL Commissioner. "The PPL has tremendous momentum right now and there's incredible energy behind the sport." 
The only professional sports league to showcase the best male and female athletes, this season some of the most decorated and iconic padel players from around the world will compete in the PPL. For the 2024 season, over 80% of the newly signed PPL players are ranked top 50 in the world. These include Pablo Lima (former No. 1, Flowrida Goats), Juan Martín Díaz (No. 1 for 14 years, New York Atlantics), Fede Chingotto (current No. 7, New York Atlantics), Miguel Lamperti (former No. 2, San Diego Stingrays), and twins Mapi and Majo Sánchez Alayeto (former No. 1, Flowrida Goats) amongst several other top ten players in the world.
For the 2024 season, ten teams will compete for the chance to lift the PPL Cup including the Las Vegas Smash (2023 Champions), Cancun Waves (2023 Finalists), Miami Padel Club, Flowrida Goats, San Diego Stingrays, Los Angeles Beat, Arkansas Matrix, Toronto Polar Bears, New York Atlantics, and Houston Volts. Additionally in 2024, the PPL will increase the total number of matches played by over 400% to nearly 100, expand their viewer content by nearly 300% to over 200 total hours, and engage new markets for PPL franchises. 
This season, all ten teams are scheduled to play the four PPL regular season matches in 2024. The first two regular season events of the 2024 season are scheduled to take place in Florida from April 2-8 and April 9-14. The last two regular season events are set to be held in Southern California from August 12-17 and August 19-24 with more information on the venues to be announced in the upcoming weeks. Following the regular season events, the top eight teams in the standings will advance to play in the PPL Cup Final in New York at the end of 2024. The competition format at each event will include men's doubles, women's doubles, and a mixed doubles match.
"At this time of exciting growth for the sport, we are elevating our product to create exceptional opportunities for padel players as well as entertain, inspire, and provide value to our fans," commented del Pilar. "The energy in, and around, the new top-level players signing with the PPL for the 2024 season has exceeded our expectations. We always believed that North America would drive the excitement and value of padel on a global basis. With the 2024 calendar, the PPL will deliver unbelievable competition, new business revenue opportunities, and increasing television network coverage."
The mission of the PPL is to create the most compelling version of padel for sports fans in North America with the new league providing the biggest stage for professional padel players across the continent. The PPL is the first of its kind, and the only professional padel league in the world, to feature team-based competition in a unique and engaging, city-based, franchise format. 
The next big thing in North America, padel is a high-octane sport and is a mix of tennis and squash that has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. Since 2021, there has been a 400% expansion globally in active players, and a 60% growth in padel court construction with nearly 100 new courts opened every week. In the U.S., the United States Padel Association (USPA) is committed to growing the number of players to over 10 million and the number of courts to over 30,000 by 2029. In conjunction with the USPA, the PPL will play a large role in growing the sport in North America.

2024 Season With $1 Million Prize Money Purse

The <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">Pro Padel League</a> (PPL) and <a href="https://afpcourts.com/en/">AFP Courts</a> today announced a strategic partnership agreement making adidas the official court of the PPL, marking a significant milestone for North America's first and only professional padel league. The adidas brand will be featured on PPL courts throughout the season, which begins with two exciting back-to-back events at the ULTRA CLUB in Miami starting April 2.
As part of the expansive multiyear agreement, AFP Courts, a subsidiary of the AFP Group, will serve as the official court supplier of the league.  AFP Courts will spearhead the development of co-branded adidas and PPL courts for worldwide sales and distribution. Additionally, adidas and PPL will collaborate on strategic marketing initiatives aimed at bolstering the growth of padel in North America and fostering its global expansion.  Throughout the PPL season, adidas will be prominently featured in all event promotion and have exclusive on-site branding opportunities. 
"The PPL is excited about our partnership with AFP Courts," said Marcos del Pilar, PPL Commissioner. "They share our commitment and are aligned with the mission to grow padel in the USA, having prioritized this market since 2018. Our collaboration aims to enhance the PPL experience for players and fans alike, setting the stage for future alliances in line with PPL's global strategy."
For over a century, adidas has been a key player in the realm of sports, leveraging technology and innovation to maximize results in countless sports. This commitment to innovation extends to adidas padel courts, ensuring they meet the highest standards expected by athletes and professional tournaments alike. AFP Courts embody the very best technology, materials, and services, bolstered by the universally recognized adidas brand, promising unparalleled visibility and a polished professional outcome.
"Six years ago, AFP Courts started spreading this magnificent fast-growing sport in the USA," said Jose Delgado, AFP Courts Co-CEO and Co-Founder. "This adventure has allowed AFP Courts to achieve 25% of the whole country market share, with more than 85 padel courts already installed all around the country and in compliance with US structure and wind speed official regulations. Today, two of the best positioned brands in the sports industry, Pro Padel League and adidas, join forces to boost the sport of padel and its practice all around the US. I'm convinced this alliance will set an important milestone in the padel industry worldwide."

Adidas Courts Named Official Court of the Pro Padel League (PPL)

Next week, padel's biggest global superstars will be in action at the PPL's final 2024 regular season event where the League's ten teams will go head-to-head in some of the most exciting PPL action of the season!
For the thrilling week of matches set to take place at Taktika Padel, the world's best padel players will also be the first to play, and compete on, the new adidas HIGH COMPETITION court model being debuted in San Diego by League sponsor, and official PPL court supplier, <a href="https://afpcourts.com/en/">AFP Courts</a>.
Following the launch of the new adidas padel courts designed exclusively for the U.S., the HIGH COMPETITION court model was created specifically for the PPL and the high competition and performance level of the League's players.
For more than 75 years, adidas has been a referent in the world of sports, standing out for its technology and innovation to maximize performance in several disciplines. Their commitment now extends to padel courts, which meet the highest quality building codes and standards demanded by athletes and professionals in the sector.
Recently launching their <a href="https://afpcourts.com/wp-content/uploads/ADIDAS_USA_PADEL_COURTS_2024_CATALOGUE.pdf">new catalogue of indoor and outdoor padel courts</a> to coincide with the PPL's event in San Diego, the adidas outdoor courts were designed to withstand the most adverse weather conditions including wind, and other kinds of inclement weather. Providing a reliable and consistent playing surface in all types of weather conditions, they also ensure an optimal game experience at all times.
Designed and manufactured according to the specific American building regulations, the adidas courts guarantee the highest requirements of quality in safety of use and structural, according to the Building Codes and Standards. The use of top-quality materials additionally ensures the courts' durability, which are capable of withstanding the passing of time and the most adverse weather conditions.
To see the game's best players in the world compete on the new adidas HIGH COMPETITION court model, tune-in to the PPL's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvK0t9jkVJIZ78oHFVWxtgA">YouTube channel</a> to watch all the action live starting Monday, August 19th at 1 p.m. EST.

AFP Courts Debuts New adidas HIGH COMPETITION Court Model in San Diego

AUGUST 22, 2024, SAN DIEGO – This week, the <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">Pro Padel League</a> (PPL)'s final 2024 regular season event is off to a successful start with the world's best padel players competing in San Diego. Boasting record attendance at Taktika Padel located at the award-winning Barnes Tennis Center, the opening days of action showcased the league's ten teams going head-to-head for a chance to qualify for the PPL Cup in November. In addition, some of the game's biggest global superstars made their PPL debut including Federico Chingotto (world no. 4) for the New York Atlantics along with Gonzalo Alfonso (world no. 1 doubles team) of the Las Vegas Smash, Tolito Aguirre (world no. 1 doubles team) of the Los Angeles BEAT, and Martin Di Nenno (world no. 6) of the Flowrida Goats.
"The competition has been unbelievable so far in San Diego with amazing matchups taking place every day," said Marcos del Pilar, PPL Commissioner. "We are seeing the highest level of the sport being played and incredibly exciting, and entertaining, competition from the game's best players. The grounds at Tatika Padel are electric and you can feel the energy amongst the players and fans on-site."
Still to come this week in the round robin competition taking place through Friday, August 23rd, are many important and thrilling matchups including the hometown team, the San Diego Stingrays (no. 9), taking on the always tough Las Vegas Smash (no. 3) second match on Center Court, Thursday. Following this on Thursday, the league's top ranked teams – the Los Angeles BEAT (no. 1) and the Miami Padel Club (no. 2) – will bring the heat in the night session with the top ranked players in the world taking the court including Tolito Aguirre (world no.1) and Jessica Castello (world no. 8) of the BEAT.
Friday's final day of round robin competition on Friday will feature the Flowrida Goats (no. 4) going up against the Arkansas Matrix (no. 5) and will showcase the Goats' stellar roster of players such as Gemma Triay Pons (world no. 3), Martin Di Nenno (world no. 6), and Aranzazu Osoro (world no. 17).
Following this, the semifinals will be held Saturday, August 24th with the final on Sunday, August 25th. The competition format includes men's doubles, women's doubles, and a mixed doubles match. Tickets are <a href="https://propadelleague.com/tickets/">now available</a> and include general admission, reserved seating, VIP, and week-long passes.
To watch all the league action live, fans can tune into the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@propadelleague">PPL YouTube Channel</a> with daily livestreams. In addition, platforms delivering live, daily, coverage from the PPL's event in San Diego include the Tennis Channel on T2 and TC International, DAZN, Game+, FOX Sports Argentina, Eurovision and Roku Sports amongst others. Additionally, Bally Sports will have daily tape delayed coverage throughout the U.S. and Canada in September and October of this year.
The mission of the PPL is to create the most compelling version of padel for sports fans in North America with the new league providing the biggest stage for professional padel players across the continent. The PPL is the first of its kind, and the only professional padel league in the world, to feature team-based competition in a unique and engaging, city-based, franchise format.

Pro Padel League Final Regular Season Event Boasts Successful Start with Record Attendance and Incredible Competition in San Diego from Padel’s Biggest Global Superstars

The Pro Padel League (PPL) – North America's first professional Padel league – is excited to announce that the All4Padel Club has been named the league's first team in Mexico.
Playing out of the city of Cancun – one of Mexico's largest tourist destinations and most popular resort locations – Oswaldo Torre will be the team's director. A leader in the development and explosive growth of Padel in Mexico, Torre is the Owner and Director of afpcourtsmx, the exclusive dealer in Mexico for adidas Padel courts, and the creator and Owner of the All4Padel Club in Mexico powered by adidas.
"I am so proud that the country where Padel originated is now going to have its first PPL team," commented Marcos del Pilar, Commissioner of the PPL. "We are happy to partner with groups like All4Padel Club led by Oswaldo Torre to bring Pro Padel league to Cancun. Our league is committed to celebrating the sport's Spanish and Latin heritage so this new franchise is a very important milestone for us."
Founding his first Padel business building courts in Mexico in 2020, Torre became the exclusive distributor of All For Padel Courts in Mexico in 2021. Launching the All4Padel Club powered by adidas in 2022, their first club opened in Merida, Mexico. Offering the complete Padel experience, they provide players with access to high-performance facilities, tools, and academies. Their clubs also offer classes with certified coaches, tournaments, and other amenities that allow the community to enjoy the best Padel experience and development. In 2023, All4Padel will open clubs in Queretaro and Playa del Carmen by March, in Mexico City by May, and in Cancun by the end of the year.
"We are thrilled to partner with the PPL to establish the country's first team in Cancun," added Oswaldo Torre, Director of the All4Padel team.
Partnering with Torre on the All4Padel team is Activamed by Winhealth – specializing in sports rehabilitation with 20 centers across Mexico – led by Mexico's Olympic Basketball Team medical doctor, Alberto Alcocer, who is also a partner of a professional soccer team in Mexico. Additionally, Mexican real estate developer, Ricardo Campos, who owns a leading financial company, will also be partnering with Torre on the team and further development of clubs across Mexico.
In the weeks ahead, the PPL will be announcing other key cities that have been awarded franchises. These teams will ignite a Padel phenomenon in the U.S. and position the PPL at the forefront of the Padel explosion that is happening in North America.
The PPL's inaugural season will kick-off in the Spring of 2023 (with dates to be announced in January) and conclude with the PPL CUP Championship. During the first season, each team will consist of two male and two female players and will follow the international scoring format. 
The PPL's mission is to create a premier sports league providing a national stage for the sport while generating nationwide awareness and excitement for Padel. Something that has never been done before, the PPL will provide players and fans with a new platform that showcases Padel and grows participation in the sport.
Currently, Padel has over 25 million players worldwide and is growing in popularity in the U.S. with the number of Padel courts set to double in 2023. Over 8 million players are projected to be playing in the U.S. by 2030. The PPL will enable players, coaches, team owners, facility owners, broadcasters, fans, sponsors, and brands to all be involved in, and capitalize on, the sport's explosive growth.
The league is dedicated to celebrating Padel's Spanish roots and has made VAMOS the PPL's official slogan. For more information on the PPL, visit: https://propadelleague.com/. VAMOS!

All4Padel Club Named First Franchise Owner of a Pro Padel League Team in Mexico

<h4>2023 All-Star Game  Saturday November 18th  6:00pm – 9:00pm </h4>

The PPL is thrilled to announce the inaugural PPL All-Star game! The 2023 All-Star game will feature the league's top players from our inaugural season representing their respective conferences – Eastern Conference and Western Conference. 
Tickets available for purchase now at the link below.

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The All-Star game pits Eastern Conference vs. Western Conference over three matches, men's doubles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles. Men's and women's doubles matches are worth three points, the mixed doubles match is worth six points, and the conference with the most points at the conclusion will be crowned champion. 
Introducing the "Golden Tiebreaker"…
If the two teams point totals are tied after the mixed doubles match, the teams will play a winner take all "Golden Tiebreaker." The "Golden Tiebreaker" is a new unique and innovative format in which teams will play all three of their lineups in the tiebreaker (men's doubles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles) alternating every four points. Teams may change their lineup after each rotation of points but may not substitute players in the middle of a four-point rotation. The winning team will be the first to reach 21 points with a 2-point margin.

Eastern Conference Teams: Arkansas Cancun Miami Toronto Western Conference Teams: Las Vegas Los Angeles San Diego 

Do not miss the chance to come see some of the world's best padel players and stars of the PPL! 
Starting players will be announced later this week, grab your tickets today!

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Announcing the PPL 2023 Season All Star Game in San Diego on November 18th!

After a late start Saturday morning due to weather, the last weekend of regular season play got underway with riveting action between the Arkansas Matrix and Miami Padel Club. Miami, who went into this weekend as the only undefeated team of the season, was looking to continue their hot streak but Arkansas proved to be too tough and eventually took them down by winning the deciding mixed doubles match. With Arkansas win over Miami, they became the second team to claim their spot in the top four along with Miami and advance to the semifinals next weekend.
Following this, the Cancun Waves took on the San Diego Stingrays in what was a highly anticipated matchup. Delivering all the excitement and more it was anticipated to be, Cancun and San Diego were just getting underway in the deciding mixed doubles match when rain forced a delay and play was eventually called off until Sunday morning.
On Sunday, San Diego vs. Cancun will conclude their mixed doubles match to determine who will prevail in this tough matchup followed by the Las Vegas Smash vs. the Los Angeles Beat. All four teams are still looking to advance to the semifinals with only two spots remaining.
To catch all of this weekend's action, and see which teams will advance to the semifinals and finals, <a href="https://youtube.com/@propadelleaue">visit our YouTube channel</a> and subscribe to watch.

Arkansas Serves Miami First Loss of the Season in Final Weekend of Regular Season

<h2>of the San Diego Stingrays, a Pro Padel League Franchise</h2>

The <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">Pro Padel League</a> (PPL) – North America's first professional Padel league – is excited to announce that former ATP World Tour #2 Singles Player and BNP Paribas Open Tournament Director Tommy Haas, has been named a Team Owner of the San Diego Stingrays.
During his illustrious career, Haas reached a career high #2 ATP singles ranking and won 15 ATP singles titles. In Grand Slam competition, Haas reached three Australian Open and one Wimbledon semifinal and three US Open and one French Open quarterfinal. In 2000, Haas earned a silver medal at the Sydney Olympics. Following his professional tennis career, Haas was named the Tournament Director of the BNP Paribas Open which is the largest combined WTA and ATP World Tour two-week event in the world.
"I am grateful for the San Diego Stingrays owners and the opportunity to join their ownership team," said Tommy Haas, Owner of the San Diego Stingrays. "As a passionate Padel player, I look forward to growing the sport in the U.S. and throughout North America with the San Diego Stingrays and the Pro Padel League."
Taktika Padel, home of the San Diego Stingrays, is based out of the award-winning facility, the Barnes Tennis Center. Located in San Diego, California, it is one of the most successful tennis programs and centers in the world that annually hosts an ATP 250 and WTA 500 level professional tennis tournament. A seven court facility, Taktika Padel has built a stadium court, installed live streaming cameras, and has a performance center for physical training and rehab, food and beverage, and a dedicated pro shop. 
"We are so excited to have Tommy Haas join the San Diego Stingrays as an owner of our team," commented Gabriel Perez Krieb, Owner of the San Diego Stingrays. "We believe in the PPL and know that with Tommy's passion and partnership we can continue to grow the league and the game of Padel in the United States."
The PPL's first Player Draft will take place on March 20th at 1:00 p.m. EST and will be livestreamed via <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp_4XJCHdhI">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/propadelleague">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/propadelleague/">Instagram</a> for players and fans to watch in real time. A historical milestone for the League, the PPL received approximately 500 hundred applications from top North American and international players from Australia, Asia, South America, the United Kingdom, and Europe. 
The PPL's inaugural season will kick-off in May of 2023 with seven teams and conclude with the PPL CUP in June of 2023 where the four best teams will compete for the title. 
The PPL's mission is to create a premier sports league providing a national stage for the sport while generating nationwide awareness and excitement for Padel. Something that has never been done before, the PPL will provide players and fans with a new platform that showcases Padel and grows participation in the sport. 
Currently, Padel has <a href="https://tenniscreative.com/padel-statistics/#:~:text=Global%20Padel%20Statistics%202022&amp;text=According%20to%20the%20FIP%20(International,recognises%20300%2C000%20federated%20padel%20players.">over 25 million players worldwide</a> and is growing in popularity in the U.S. with the number of Padel courts set to double in 2023. <a href="http://www.padelusa.org/Page.aspx?id=30">Over 8 million players are projected to be playing in the U.S. by 2030</a>. The PPL will enable players, coaches, team owners, facility owners, broadcasters, fans, sponsors, and brands to all be involved in, and capitalize on, the sport's explosive growth. Dedicated to celebrating Padel's Spanish roots, the League has made VAMOS the PPL's official slogan. For more information on the PPL, visit: <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">https://propadelleague.com/</a>. VAMOS!

ATP Star Tommy Haas Joins Ownership Group

Merrill Wealth Management to be Founding Sponsor of the League; Season to Air Weekly in 100 Million Television Households Nationwide
North America's first professional Padel league – is excited to announce that top ATP stars Juan Martin del Potro (2009 US Open Champion), Tommy Haas (former ATP Tour #2 Singles Player), Jared Palmer (former ATP #1 Doubles Player), and MLS MVP Sebastian Giovonco (MLS MVP) will be headlining the opening weekend of the first PPL season.
Starting May 13th, the regular season will take place over the course of four weekends at the <a href="https://www.svbtenniscenter.com/">Sarah Vande Berg (SVB) Tennis & Wellness Center</a> on Florida's Sports Coast (Pasco County, FL). With seven teams in competition, the season will conclude with the championship weekend on June 10t-11th where there will be a semifinal round followed by the two best teams competing in the finals for the PPL Cup. Teams will be comprised of four active players including two men, and two women, and four alternates, and will follow the international scoring format, 
For their historic inaugural season, the PPL will be aired weekly in over 100 million television households with their broadcast partners on 40 different networks including BeIN Sports, AT&T Sportsnet, MASN, SWX Sports, and Spectrum. Internationally, the season will be aired on select networks such as CaribVision, BeIN Sports en Espanol, and Game+ Network in Canada with matches live streamed on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@propadelleague/streams">PPL's YouTube Channel</a>.
Originating in Mexico, the high-octane sport has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, gaining increasing popularity in Mexico and Europe and most recently, the U.S. and Canada. 
Merrill Wealth Management will be the Founding Sponsor of PPL. Merrill has a long history of serving the complex needs of clients in the sports and entertainment industries, and a deep understanding of their unique financial challenges and opportunities. 
"We are honored to have Merrill Wealth Management, an iconic American company, become a Founding Sponsor of the PPL for our inaugural season," said Marcos Del Pilar, PPL Commissioner. "We are looking forward to working with Merrill to bring the world's fastest growing sport to North America this month and showcasing the game to millions of people."
The PPL's mission is to create a premier sports league providing a national stage for the sport while generating nationwide awareness and excitement for Padel. Something that has never been done before, the PPL will provide players and fans with a new platform that showcases Padel and grows participation in the sport. 
Currently, Padel has <a href="https://tenniscreative.com/padel-statistics/#:~:text=Global%20Padel%20Statistics%202022&amp;text=According%20to%20the%20FIP%20(International,recognises%20300%2C000%20federated%20padel%20players.">over 25 million players worldwide</a> and is growing in popularity in the U.S. with the number of Padel courts set to double in 2023. <a href="http://www.padelusa.org/Page.aspx?id=30">Over 8 million players are projected to be playing in the U.S. by 2030</a>. The PPL will enable players, coaches, team owners, facility owners, broadcasters, fans, sponsors, and brands to all be involved in, and capitalize on, the sport's explosive growth.
Dedicated to celebrating Padel's Spanish roots, the League has made VAMOS! the PPL's official slogan. For more information on the PPL, visit: <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">https://propadelleague.com/</a>. VAMOS!

ATP Stars Juan Martin del Potro, Tommy Haas, Jared Palmer - MLS MVP Sebastian Giovonco Headline Opening Weekend

Starting today, Bally Sports Regional Networks will be re-airing the exciting, and highly competitive semifinal matches, that took place in San Diego last month at Taktika Padel located at the award-winning Barnes Tennis Center.
With the first airing tonight at 9 p.m. PST on Bally Sports West and Bally Sports SoCal, the two regions that air in San Diego and Los Angeles, there will be over 60 additional airings across the country throughout the month of September.
Captivating fans in San Diego and around the world, the PPL's final regular event of the season in San Diego showcased the world's best padel players competing for a chance to advance to the PPL Cup in November.
Bally Sports Regional Networks across the U.S. who will be airing the semifinals include:
Bally Sports Florida
Bally Sports Midwest
Bally Sports North
Bally Sports Ohio
Bally Sports SoCal
Bally Sports South
Bally Sports Southwest
Bally Sports Sun
Bally Sports West
Bally Sports Wisconsin
For fans who might've missed watching the semifinals live, or those want to re-live all the exciting on-court action, they can now watch the Las Vegas Smash take on the Cancun Waves and the New York Atlantics versus the Flowrida Goats on the Bally Sports Regional Networks. For airtimes of the semifinals from San Diego, viewers can check their local listings and their Bally Sports Regional Network.

Bally Sports to Air PPL San Diego Semi-Finals Throughout September

<h3>Miami Padel Club and Los Angeles Beats Secure Bronze in Guadalajara&nbsp;</h3>The CODE Alcalde Dome was witness to thrilling bronze battles, with both men's and women's matches filled with tension and adrenaline, setting a record attendance of more than 8,000 spectators over the four days of competition.&nbsp;The opening day alone gathered nearly 2,000 fans, who eagerly waited until 1 a.m. to watch the debut of Fede Chingotto, one of the most beloved padel players worldwide. The Argentine, together with Spaniard Eduardo Alonso, led Miami Padel Club in a vibrant clash.&nbsp;<h3>Men's Third Place: Miami Padel Club vs New York Atlantics&nbsp;</h3>The men's bronze match was a true display of resilience. The Spanish-Argentine duo of Federico Chingotto and Eduardo Alonso defeated the New York Atlantics in a super tiebreak. Despite losing the first set 4-6, Miami Padel Club fought back in the second, saving three consecutive break points that electrified Guadalajara and won the fans' hearts with a Golden Point that closed the set 6-4.&nbsp;"We adjusted our strategy depending on the opponent. Today it worked perfectly," explained Chingotto.&nbsp;Everything was decided in a tight super tiebreak, 10-7, where the experienced pair of Chingotto and Alonso ultimately secured a well-deserved third place.&nbsp;<h3>Women's Third Place: Los Angeles Beats vs flowrida Goats&nbsp;</h3>Los Angeles Beats' Bárbara Las Heras and Julia Polo defeated Nuria Rodríguez and Aranzazu Osoro of the Flowrida Goats. The Beats showed focus and composure, winning both sets 6-4 despite a strong performance from the Argentine "Vikinga," Aranzazu Osoro.&nbsp;

Bronze Medal Battles Deliver Fireworks Before the Finals in Guadalajara

With a rain delay Saturday pushing the mixed doubles match between the Cancun Waves and the San Diego Stingrays to Sunday, both teams were back on the court Sunday morning at 9am playing at peak performance. Going neck-and-neck until the very end, the mixed doubles match eventually came down to the deciding third set tiebreaker with Cancun finally pulling ahead to take the lead and win over San Diego. With their win over San Diego, Cancun also secured their spot in the top four to advance to the semifinals of the PPL season next weekend.
In the last team matchup of the regular season play for the inaugural PPL season, the Las Vegas Smash took on the Los Angeles Beat. With Vegas winning the women's doubles match, and LA winning the men's doubles match, the two teams also played a deciding mixed doubles match. Following a tight second set, Vegas was able to hold off LA in a straight set win that also secured them the last spot in the top four.
Rounding out the top four teams set to take on each other in what is set to be a blockbuster, super Saturday, semifinal showdown next weekend are: Miami, Arkansas, Cancun and Las Vegas.
To get all the updates for next weekend including the semifinal draw and match times, check back soon!

Cancun Defeats San Diego, Las Vegas Tops LA to Advance to Semifinals

In the upset of the season, the Cancun Waves defeated the Miami Padel Club on Saturday in their semifinal showdown to secure a spot in the Championship Match on Sunday. Winning both the men's and women's doubles matches against Miami, Cancun's stellar performance on Saturday put an end to the season's top team – Miami – taking home the PPL Cup on Sunday.
In the second semifinal match of the day Saturday, the Las Vegas Smash defeated the Arkansas Matrix after the women had to forfeit their match due to injury. With the Arkansas men's doubles team getting off to a quick start winning the first set against Las Vegas, Las Vegas fought back and won the next two sets to hold off the Arkansas men. Due to the Arkansas women's team injury the forced them to retire from their match, Vegas automatically won the mixed doubles match and booked their spot in Sunday's Championship Match.
On Sunday, the two teams will make history when they compete in the League's inaugural Championship Match with the winner taking home the PPL Cup. Making a special appearance on Sunday for the finals is Daddy Yankee – one of the best-selling Latin music artists known as the "King of Reggaeton" – who recently purchased the Orlando franchise. The PPL's Championship Match will air tape-delayed on CBS Sports Network in their two-hour programming on June 22nd at 7p.m. ET.
For all the latest news and updates on Sunday, follow us on social media or check back on our website.

Cancun Stuns Miami, Las Vegas Defeats Arkansas to Advance to Sunday Championship Match

It was a heart racing game between Cancun Waves and Los Angeles Beat with plenty of excitement. 
LA won the first set 6-4, then Cancun took the second 7-5 pushing the game into a 3rd set to get the best of 3, which Cancun was able to secure the 3rd set after Daniela Banchero suffered muscle cramps.
The men's game was interrupted by rain and lightning delays and also played all 3 sets. The Beat commanded a 6-2 win in the first set, but lost in the second set 4-6 and 3rd set 3-6.

Cancun takes the W against Los Angeles!

It was an exciting start to the second weekend of the Pro Padel League inaugural season with Randy Lia coming out to watch the Padel action at the Sarah Van Berge Tennis & Wellness Center!
A Cuban-Mexican Major League Baseball (MLB) player, Randy is currently an outfielder for the Tampa Rays who set the MLB record in 2020 for scoring the most homeruns in a postseason.
Joining the VIP area, Randy was spotted repping the Cancun waves and watching the matches with the other members of the team.
To watch the historic inaugural season, check your local listings to see where the PPL will be aired weekly in over 100 million television households. Internationally, the season will be aired on select networks with matches live streamed on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@propadelleague/streams">PPL's YouTube Channel</a>.

Celebrity Athletes from the Tampa Rays Attend Weekend Two

New York, USA — The grand finale of the Pro Padel League (PPL) The City's Cups: The Finals lit up the iconic Hammerstein Ballroom on Sunday, as fans packed the stands to witness an unforgettable day of world-class padel and championship drama in the heart of Manhattan.
Before the main event, the day began with the matches for third place, which brought their own share of intensity and pride.
In the women's division, Marta Ortega and Sofía Araujo of Las Vegas Smash claimed the bronze after defeating the Flowrida Goats duo Gemma Triay and Ariadna Cañellas in a high-quality showdown.
On the men's side, Lucas Campagnolo and Jon Sanz of New York Atlantics secured third place with a solid victory over Juan Rubini and Leandro Augsburger of the Flowrida Goats, giving the local crowd an early reason to cheer.
As the atmosphere inside the Hammerstein Ballroom grew more electric, it was time for the moment everyone had been waiting for — the PPL championship finals.
In the women's final, the local heroes Ari Sánchez and Andrea Ustero of New York Atlantics rose to the occasion, delivering a brilliant performance to defeat the Stingrays and capture the title. With precision, teamwork, and poise under pressure, the New York pair triumphed 6-2, 7-5, earning a standing ovation from the home fans and sealing their place in PPL history.
The night's climax came with the men's final, featuring the unstoppable Argentine duo Federico Chingotto and Agustín Tapia representing Miami Padel Club. In a thrilling battle against Lucas Bergamini and Jairo Bautista of the Stingrays, Chingotto and Tapia showcased their trademark power and chemistry, capturing the championship with a 7-6, 6-3 victory.
The Pro Padel League's The City's Cups: The Finals not only crowned new champions but also confirmed that padel's global rise continues to accelerate — and that New York has become one of its brightest stages.

Miami Padel Club Men and New York Atlantics Women Win the Finals

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<li>The PPL makes a grand entrance into Europe with a star-studded lineup of elite players</li>
<li>Tickets on sale at El Corte Inglés (<a href="https://www.elcorteingles.es/entradas/">https://www.elcorteingles.es/entradas/</a>).</li>
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San Sebastián, July 27, 2025 – The world's best padel is coming to San Sebastián.
Staying true to its promise of bringing top-tier padel to fans around the world, the Pro Padel League (PPL) has confirmed a new wave of elite players for its San Sebastián event from July 10-13 at the Real Club de Tenis de San Sebastián. Joining the previously announced stars Agustín Tapia, Ari Sánchez, Marta Ortega, and Jon Sanz are Federico Chingotto (ARG), Gemma Triay (ESP), Delfina Brea (ARG), and Lucas Bergamini (BRA)—making this a must-see stop on the PPL calendar.
These stars will compete in a specially built center court with seating for 1,500 fans. This event not only boosts the PPL's growing footprint in Europe but also cements San Sebastián as a key locations in the international padel scene.
Women's Draw: A Clash of Titans
The women's roster brings together some of the sport's most iconic names. Gemma Triay and Ari Sánchez, longtime rivals and two of the greatest players in padel history, headline the event. Triay will represent the Flowrida Goats, while Sánchez suits up for the New York Atlantics, promising another chapter in their thrilling on-court rivalry.
Adding depth to the competition is Delfina Brea, currently one of the best in the world and in top form, and Sofía Araújo of Portugal, a force in the leauge. Fan favorite Marta Ortega, known for her rare blend of youth and experience, returns as a pillar of Spanish women's padel.
Also competing are Jessica Castelló, enjoying a breakout season, and two of the brightest young stars in the game: Andrea Ustero and Alejandra Alonso. Despite their age, both have already proven they can go toe-to-toe with the best in the world, starring in some of the most exciting matches this year.
Men's Draw: Packed with Firepower
The men's side promises just as much spectacle. All eyes will be on Agustín Tapia, a global padel sensation known for his electric shot-making. Alongside him is fellow Argentine Fede Chingotto, beloved by fans for his relentless effort and humility. Both will be representing the Miami Padel Club, aiming to lead the team to victory.
Rounding out the field are major international talents like Jon Sanz, who will play close to home and bring his signature intensity, and Lucas Bergamini, one of Brazil's top competitors and a key figure in recent seasons.
The lineup also includes rising stars such as Pablo Cardona, a powerful newcomer already making waves at the highest level, and Leo Augsburger, known for his aggressive, high-energy style. Keep an eye, too, on Spain's own Álex Arroyo and seasoned international Juan Tello, a player known for his physicality and competitive fire.
"We're incredibly proud to unveil such a strong lineup, packed with top global talent in our first-ever event in Spain, the global capital of padel," said Mike Dorfman, Pro Padel League CEO. ". On the heels of an historic opening event to the 2025 PPL season in Miami, there is no doubt the level of competition will be exceptional. We are confident that fans in Donostia—and beyond—are in for an unforgettable experience."
A Full Fan Experience
The Real Club de Tenis de San Sebastián will transform into the heart of professional padel, featuring a center court for 1,500 spectators. Beyond the action on court, fans can enjoy a vibrant Fan Zone, complete with entertainment, food offerings, and official merchandise.
A VIP area for 350 guests will be available at the club's restaurant, offering a premium viewing and hospitality experience. Both general admission and VIP tickets are on sale now via El Corte Inglés (<a href="https://www.elcorteingles.es/entradas/">https://www.elcorteingles.es/entradas/</a>). Prices range from €30 for early sessions to €45 for the finals.

Chingotto, Triay, Brea &#038; Bergamini Set for San Sebastian Debut

Ahead of the opening PPL weekend, a star-studded line-up of celebrities and athletes kicked things off with Daddy Yankee announcing his new team ownership of the Orlando franchise.
Joining him was League Commissioner, Marcos del Pilar, and PPL Co-Founder, Keith Stein, along with the other star athletes including 2009 US Open Champion Juan Martin Del Potro, former ATP #2 Singles player Tommy Haas, former ATP #1 Doubles Player Jared Palmer, and MLS MVP Sebastian Giovinco.
Daddy Yankee joins the growing roster of celebrity athletes recently becoming PPL team owners including Tommy Haas (San Diego Stingrays) and Sebastian Giovinnco (Toronto Polar Bears) with Juan Martin del Potro an Advisor (Miami Padel Club).
"Padel reminds me of the early stages of Reggaeton in the 90s when it was just starting up. It's at the same stage and the Pro Padel League has a big potential to grow the sport and get bigger," said Daddy Yankee. "I want to be a part of it and leave a legacy."
Daddy Yankee joins the growing roster of celebrity athletes recently becoming PPL team owners including Tommy Haas (San Diego Stingrays) and Sebastian Giovinnco (Toronto Polar Bears) with Juan Martin del Potro an Advisor (Miami Padel Club).

Daddy Yankee, ATP, and MLS Stars Kick-Off Opening Weekend

Tobias Enrique Carrero, Miami Marlins Shareholder, Joins Orlando Franchise Ownership Group with Daddy Yankee
The <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">Pro Padel League</a> (PPL) – North America's first professional Padel league – announced that Daddy Yankee – one of the best-selling Latin music artists known as the "King of Reggaeton" – purchased the Orlando, Florida, franchise. Joining the franchise ownership group with Daddy Yankee is Tobias Enrique Carrero, Miami Marlins Shareholder.
Holding a press conference at the SVB Tennis & Wellness Center on Friday, May 12th, ahead of the opening weekend of the inaugural PPL season, League Commissioner, Marcos Del Pilar, joined Daddy Yankee to share the announcement along with PPL Co-Founder, Keith Stein, 2009 US Open Champion Juan Martin Del Potro, former ATP #2 Singles Player Tommy Haas, and MLS MVP Sebastian Giovinco.
"Padel reminds me of the early stages of Reggaeton in the 90s when it was just starting up. It's at the same stage and the Pro Padel League has a big potential to grow the sport and get bigger," said Daddy Yankee. "I want to be a part of it and leave a legacy."
Originating in Mexico, the high-octane sport has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, gaining increasing popularity in Mexico and Europe and most recently, the U.S. and Canada.
"Bringing the expertise of Daddy Yankee and Tobias Enrique Carrero to the Pro Padel League with their background in professional sports will help us build a strong foundation for Padel in the U.S. and grow the sport around the world," commented Marcos del Pilar, League Commissioner. "We are aligned on our vision for the Pro Padel League and Padel and want to leave a legacy for the next generation."
The PPL is North America's first professional Padel league. The PPL's high-octane team competition kicked-off May 13th with seven teams in competition and will conclude with the championship weekend on June 10th-11th where there will be a semifinal round followed by the two best teams competing in the finals for the PPL Cup. Merrill Wealth Management is the Founding Sponsor of PPL.
As a culture creator, game changer, agent of change, and groundbreaker, Daddy Yankee has consistently inspired, impacted, and influenced generations of creators. An indisputable icon, he remains one of the most influential artists of all time, bringing reggaeton worldwide for the first time. Latin music and culture would not look, sound, or feel the same without him. It's hard to even imagine the genre itself without "Gasolina," "Despacito" , or "Con Calma" , and more.
Since 1995, he has consistently conquered charts, toppled records, and made history on his own terms. The magnitude of his accolades proves nearly impossible to match or exceed. Living up to the title of "King of Reggaeton," he has moved north of 30 million records as "one of the best-selling Latin music artists of all-time." Out of hundreds of awards, he has scored five Latin GRAMMY® Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, 14 Billboard Latin Music Awards, two Latin American Music Awards (including the Icon Award), eight Lo Nuestro Awards, an MTV VMA, and six ASCAP Awards in addition to earning a spot on the Puerto Rican Walk of Fame and the "Presencia Latina" at Harvard University. He also stands out as "the only Latin Artist with four Spanish-language entries on the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100." He received "Songwriter of the Year" three times at the 2021 ASCAP Latin Music Awards and distinguished himself as "the first urban Latino artist to enter the Billboard Hall of Fame."In 2023 Daddy Yankee made history as the first song of its genre to be inducted into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress.
For their historic inaugural season, the PPL will be aired weekly in over 100 million television households with their broadcast partners on 40 different networks including BeIN Sports, AT&T Sportsnet, MASN, SWX Sports, and Spectrum. Internationally, the season will be aired on select networks such as CaribVision, BeIN Sports en Espanol, and Game+ Network in Canada with matches live streamed on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@propadelleague/streams">PPL's YouTube Channel</a>. 
The PPL's mission is to create a premier sports league providing a national stage for the sport while generating nationwide awareness and excitement for Padel. Something that has never been done before, the PPL will provide players and fans with a new platform that showcases Padel and grows participation in the sport. 
Currently, Padel has <a href="https://tenniscreative.com/padel-statistics/#:~:text=Global%20Padel%20Statistics%202022&amp;text=According%20to%20the%20FIP%20(International,recognises%20300%2C000%20federated%20padel%20players.">over 25 million players worldwide</a> and is growing in popularity in the U.S. with the number of Padel courts set to double in 2023. <a href="http://www.padelusa.org/Page.aspx?id=30">Over 8 million players are projected to be playing in the U.S. by 2030</a>. The PPL will enable players, coaches, team owners, facility owners, broadcasters, fans, sponsors, and brands to all be involved in, and capitalize on, the sport's explosive growth.
Dedicated to celebrating Padel's Spanish roots, the League has made VAMOS! the PPL's official slogan. For more information on the PPL, visit: <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">https://propadelleague.com/</a>. VAMOS!

Daddy Yankee New Team Owner of Orlando Franchise 

Global music icon and entrepreneur Daddy Yankee, is thrilled to announce the official name of their Orlando Franchise for the Pro Padel League (PPL) as the "Flowrida Goats." This revolutionary team aims to bring a fresh perspective to padel and revolutionize the sport with their dynamic playing style.
"We will give more flow to padel, this team will change the face of the sport," stated Daddy Yankee, conveying his enthusiasm for the team and their mission. Padel, having originated in Mexico, has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. With the launch of the Orlando Franchise, the Pro Padel League (PPL) will witness another milestone in the sport's expansion.
In addition to introducing the team's name, the Flowrida Goats proudly unveiled their brand identity. Combining sleek design with a vibrant color palette, the Flowrida Goats' brand identity exemplifies the team's progressive and dynamic nature. This bold aesthetic perfectly aligns with their vision of breaking barriers in padel.
"As president of our padel team, I'm thrilled to unveil our new team name – a symbol of unity, passion, and competitive spirit. Let's embrace this fresh identity and conquer the court together!" said Luis Carrero, Flowrida GOATS President.
"We are honored to have a global icon like Daddy Yankee be a part of the Pro Padel League and for his franchise to unveil their team name and branding for the 2024 season," commented Marcos del Pilar, PPL Commissioner. "We are looking forward to Orlando announcing their players on the Flowrida Goats and the impact the Orlando team will have on the bright future of the PPL and the sport of padel in North America and beyond."
With a stellar lineup of players and an innovative approach to the game, the Flowrida Goats are set to make a significant impact on the padel world. Daddy Yankee Pro Padel Team is thrilled to present this exceptional team to padel enthusiasts worldwide.
The next big thing in North America, padel is a high-octane sport and is a mix of tennis and squash. Widely considered as the <a href="https://www.padel.fyi/blog/padel-statistics#:~:text=How%20many%20people%20play%20padel,%2C%20the%20Nordics%2C%20and%20Belgium.">fastest-growing sport in the world</a>, there are over 25 million active padel players in 110 countries. In the U.S., the United States Padel Association (USPA) is committed to growing the number of players to over 10 million and the number of courts to over 30,000 courts by 2029. 
The mission of the PPL is to create the most compelling version of padel for sports fans across North America with the new league providing the biggest stage for aspiring padel players across the continent. The PPL is the first of its kind, and the only professional padel tour in the world, to feature team-based competition in a unique and engaging, city-based, franchise format.

DADDY YANKEE PRO PADEL LEAGUE TEAM LAUNCHES ORLANDO FRANCHISE: INTRODUCING THE FLOWRIDA GOATS

Daddy Yankee’s Flowrida Goats win Pro Padel League Cup Finals

An exciting draft day has concluded and here are the picks for each team.

<h2>Las Vegas</h2>

Sergio Icardo Alconsa from Spain Javier Lopez Garcia from Dubai Alfredo Desiati from USA Sebastian Castaneda from USA Tia Norton from UK Aranzazu Gallardo from Mexico Mariana Talarico from USA Jen Buckley from USA

<h2>Miami</h2>

Jose Grizpe from USA Simon Charaf Jones from Mexico Mateo Coles from USA Luis Fernando Ramirez Aristeguiela from USA Paloma Cortina from USA Brittney Dubins from USA Maria Fernanda Espinosa from Mexico Anna Larionova from USA

<h2>Cancun</h2>

Manual Jose Fernandez Dias from Spain Francisco Riveroll from USA Joao Graca from USA Gabriel Arraiz from USA Rosalie Vanderhoek from Netherlands Carla Romagosa from USA Ana Belem Fernandez from Mexico Patricia Garcia Caldedero from Spain

<h2>Toronto</h2>

Nicolas Xiviller from USA Mariano Cabrera from USA Fausto Baraldi from USA Niko Kedzo from USA Andrea Samson from USA Daniela Ruiz Alvarez from USA Lucy Marshall from USA Maria Magraner from USA

<h2>San Diego</h2>

Jacobo Blanco De Miguel from USA William Agritelly from USA Raleigh Smith from USA Elliot Carnello from USA Riva Mackie from USA Nancy Dingwall from USA Marta Morge Alonso from USA Veronica Liz Costabel from USA

<h2>Arkansas</h2>

Nico Agritelley from USA Pedro Alonso Martinez from USA Carlos Luna from Ecuador Tom Trinh from USA Egle Petrauskaite from USA Astrid Gehre from USA Irene Cavero Dominguez from Spain Belen Salcedo from USA

<h2>Los Angeles</h2>

Luis Estrada from USA Alejandro Alcaraz Gonzalez from Mexico Nicolas Palmeque from USA Nicolas Clerc from USA Jordana Lujan from USA Maria Paulina Gamboa Yenez from Mexico Clementina Riobuena from USA Erin Roberts from Canada

Draft Results

Dubins will be back home in Miami

This month, a sold-out crowd filled the stands for the PPL's first All-Star Game at Taktika Padel located at the award-winning Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego, California. 
Showcasing the world's, and PPL's, best padel players, the Eastern Conference battled the Western Conference in an exciting three matches – men's doubles, women's doubles and a deciding mixed doubles set – that was broadcasted live around the world on T2, the Tennis Channel's live streaming network.
Headlining the Eastern Conference team this year was Cata Tenorio (Arkansas Matrix, four-time World Team Champion representing Argentina and former FIP #1), Nico Agritelley (Arkansas Matrix, PPL 2023 MVP, No. 2 ranked player in the U.S.), Ruben Rivera (Miami Padel Club, No. 72 FIP ranking), and Anna Cortiles (Cancun Waves, No. 93 WPT ranking).
On the Western Conference Team, their roster included Guga Vasquez (Las Vegas Smash, 2023 PPL Team Champions), Silvana Campus (San Diego Stingrays, No. 1 ranked Argentinian player and five-time World Team Champion representing Argentina), Dani Banchero (Los Angeles Beat, former No. 1 ranked Argentinian player and three-time World Team Champion representing Argentina), and Jacob Blanco (San Diego Stingrays, No. 4 ranked player in the U.S.). 
Prior to the start of the first All-Star match, an exhibition match took place between Houston Volts player Pablo Garcia and his partner, Houston's Sport Advisor, and former World No. 1, Juani Mieres, who defeated former 14-time World No. 1, and New York Atlantic's player, Juan Martin Diaz, and his partner former World No. 2, and San Diego Stingrays player, Miguel Lamperti, 8-5.
Shortly following this, in the first All-Star Game match, Western Conference duo Guga Vazquez and Jacabo Blanco defeated Western Conference men's team Nico Agritelley and Ruben Rivera in straight sets 6-3, 6-0. Making a strong comeback for the Eastern Conference was the women's doubles team Cata Tenorio and Anna Cortilles who defeated Western Conference duo Daniela Banchero and Silvana Campus decidedly 6-3, 6-4. 
With the All-Star Game coming down to the deciding mixed doubles set, it was the Eastern Conference who prevailed with Ruben Rivera and Anna Cortilles defeating Guga Vazquez and Sylvana Campus in a close set 6-4.
In addition to live broadcast on T2, the Tennis Channel will air the All-Star Game on television around the world. Check back for more updates on the air date!

Eastern Conference Wins 1st PPL All-Star Game

San Sebastián, July 10, 2025 – Fede Chingotto and Agustín Tapia: the pairing everyone was eager to see. From rivals to teammates, united in their goal to take their team to the top. Thursday's Pro Padel League matchday made this union possible, and it couldn't have started better. They secured an important victory for the Miami Padel Club in the Pro Padel League, convincingly defeating Álex Arroyo and Gonzalo Rubio of the Arkansas Matrix, 6-2, 7-5. The match was played this Thursday in San Sebastián as part of the regular season of the professional team circuit.
From the opening games, Chingotto and Tapia displayed a compact, aggressive, and perfectly synchronized game. The first set quickly went the way of the Miami team, which scored several consecutive breaks to close out the set 6-2. In the second, Arkansas responded and put up a fight, even serving for the chance to level the match. But the Argentinians kept their composure in the decisive moments to seal the victory in straight sets.
A clear demonstration of the talent and potential both players possess. This win allows Miami Padel Club to remain near the top of the overall standings, further strengthening their bid for the title this Pro Padel League season.
Regarding Fede and Agustín, both expressed how pleased they were to be competing on the same side of the court this week. "Happy to be here again in the PPL with Agustín. We really enjoyed the match because the guys made it very tough for us, so we're pleased with this win in our debut," said Chingotto after the match.
For "Mozart," he highlighted the many Argentinian flags in the stands and promised to give his all throughout the tournament: "It's such a joy to have so much support so far from home, so we're very happy and we'll be back giving it our all on Saturday."
Arkansas Matrix Won the Women's Match
In the women's match, Jessica Castelló and Virginia Riera (Miami Padel Club) fell to Bea Caldera and Patty Llaguno (Arkansas Matrix) 6-1, 7-6. The first set was marked by clear dominance from the Arkansas pair, while the second was much more competitive, going to a tiebreak. However, Caldera and Llaguno capitalized on their greater effectiveness to close out the match.

FEDE CHINGOTTO AND AGUSTIN TAPIA DEBUT WITH A WIN IN THE PRO PADEL LEAGUE

The Pro Padel League (PPL) – North America's first professional Padel league – is excited to announce that they will be hosting their historic inaugural season in partnership with Florida's Sports Coast (Pasco County, Fla.) at the Sarah Vande Berg (SVB) Tennis & Wellness Center.
Starting May 13, 2023, the regular season will take place over the course of five weekends with seven teams in competition and conclude with the championship weekend taking place June 10-11, 2023, where there will be a semifinal round followed by the two best teams competing in the finals for the PPL CUP. During the first season, teams will be comprised of four active players including two men, and two women, and four alternates, and will follow the international scoring format. Attracting Padel fans from around the world for the first weekend of competition, 84 of the world's top Padel players will be competing in the PPL's inaugural season.
"The SVB Tennis & Wellness Center is not only one of the top facilities in Florida, but in the U.S.," said Marcos Del Pilar, PPL Commissioner. "They are strong supporters of Padel and great operators to hold our inaugural PPL season at. We are looking forward to the season starting next month and the first serve being hit at their world-class facility."
The mission of The Sarah Vande Berg Tennis and Wellness Center is to foster excellence and cultivate a safe and inclusive community where all guests and members are offered an opportunity to develop their full potential in sports training and education and to serve as an internationally recognized destination that provides overall health, wellness and sports education in a state-of-the-art facility.
"We are overjoyed to welcome North America's first-ever Professional Padel League to Florida's Sports Coast for their inaugural season," said Florida's Sports Coast Tourism Director, Adam Thomas. "This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the world-class Sarah Vande Berg Tennis and Wellness Center's Padel courts alongside elite athletes and fans, both nationally and internationally, and we look forward to welcoming the league back to Florida's Sports Coast in years to come."
Originating in Mexico, the high-octane sport has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, gaining increasing popularity in Mexico and Europe and most recently, the U.S. and Canada. In addition to the growing number of ATP players becoming involved in the PPL such as Miami Team Advisor Juan Martin del Potro (2009 US Open Champion), San Diego Team Owner, Tommy Haas (former ATP Tour #2 Singles Player), San Diego free agent Jared Palmer (former ATP Tour #1 Doubles Player), it is catching the attention of other elite professional athletes and celebrities such as Toronto Team Owner, Sebastian Giovinco (MLS MVP).
The PPL's first Player Draft was held on March 20, 2023, and received approximately 500 hundred applications from top North American and international players from Australia, Asia, South America, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
The PPL's mission is to create a premier sports league providing a national stage for the sport while generating nationwide awareness and excitement for Padel. Something that has never been done before, the PPL will provide players and fans with a new platform that showcases Padel and grows participation in the sport.
Currently, Padel has over 25 million players worldwide and is growing in popularity in the U.S. with the number of Padel courts set to double in 2023. Over 8 million players are projected to be playing in the U.S. by 2030. The PPL will enable players, coaches, team owners, facility owners, broadcasters, fans, sponsors, and brands to all be involved in, and capitalize on, the sport's explosive growth.
Dedicated to celebrating Padel's Spanish roots, the League has made VAMOS the PPL's official slogan. For more information on the PPL, visit: https://propadelleague.com/. VAMOS!

Florida’s Sports Coast at Sarah Vande Berg Tennis - Wellness Center to Host 2024 Season

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San Sebastián, July 13, 2025 – A historic day for Flowrida GOATS, who have conquered both Pro Padel League titles in San Sebastián, achieving a memorable double and strengthening their position as leaders in the overall standings.
In the women's final, Gemma Triay and Aranza Osoro showcased their class to convincingly defeat Bea Caldera and Patty Llaguno, from the Arkansas Matrix team, by 6-3 / 6-4. A few hours later, it was Pablo Cardona and Leo Augsburger who completed the feat by overcoming Lucas Bergamini and Maxi Sánchez, representatives of the San Diego Stingrays, 6-4 / 6-4.
With these two new titles, Flowrida GOATS not only celebrate a week of success at the Real Club de Tenis in San Sebastián, but also extend their lead at the top of the PPL standings, further consolidating their status as the team to beat on the North American circuit.
In the women's final, the solidity and aggressiveness of Triay and Osoro proved too much for a pair who had been surprising throughout the week. Although Caldera and Llaguno fought hard, the precise play and tempo control of the Flowrida GOATS players made the difference in each set, confirming their status as favorites and capping off a perfect week.
Meanwhile, in the men's category, Cardona and Augsburger extended their winning streak in Basque territory with steady, flawless play. Although the Stingrays put up resistance, the GOATS once again demonstrated their lethal on-court chemistry: the Argentine dominated powerfully from the baseline while the Spaniard shone at the net. The men's title cements Flowrida as the standout team of this first international stop on the circuit.
New York Atlantics and Houston Volts complete the podium in Donostia
In the men's third-place match, Juan Tello and Jon Sanz of the New York Atlantics defeated Agustín Tapia and Fede Chingotto of the Miami Padel Club, 6-4 / 6-2. The Spanish-Argentine duo controlled the pace of the match confidently, dominating from the start with energy, tactical precision, and great aggressiveness in the rallies.
Meanwhile, in the women's draw, the Houston Volts secured the podium thanks to the victory of Marta Caparrós and Marta Barrera, who won a very tight match against Marta Ortega and Sofía Araujo of Las Vegas Smash, 6-4 / 2-6 / 10-4. The Houston players managed to bounce back after dropping the second set and showed composure in the super tie-break, concluding their participation in Donostia with a much-celebrated bronze medal.

Flowrida GOATS dominate in San Sebastián with a double victory that strengthens their lead in the Pro Padel League

A new racket sport is gaining popularity in the U.S. and it is called padel. Born in Mexico, it's a fast-paced blend of squash, tennis, and racquetball.
"If you look at the numbers, padel is way bigger than pickleball actually, and it's kind of taking over even in the U.S.," said Pascal Collard, owner of the SVB Tennis and Wellness Complex. "This is the start here."
<a href="https://www.fox13news.com/news/padel-the-new-racket-sport-gaining-popularity-in-the-u-s-finds-its-way-to-florida">Read the full article on Fox 13 Tampa Bay</a>

Fox News Coverage of PPL

<h2>Luxury Watchmaker's First Professional Sports Partnership to Include Special Limited Edition PPL Branded Watch</h2>

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<h4>New York, NY (January 28, 2026) — The Pro Padel League (PPL) — the world's top professional padel league with 10 teams in the United States, Canada, and Mexico consisting of the most talented male and female players in the world — today announced a landmark partnership with <a href="https://us.frederiqueconstant.com/">Frederique Constant</a>, the Swiss luxury watchmaker known for blending timeless craftsmanship and tradition with contemporary spirit.</h4>
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<h4>As the Official Timekeeper and Official Watch of the PPL, Frederique Constant enters professional padel joining one of the world's fastest-growing sports. Overall, the agreement is the first for Frederique Constant with a professional sports league and marks the most expansive partnership for the PPL.</h4>
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<h4>The collaboration, which reflects a shared commitment to redefining tradition with new energy and contemporary culture, will feature a special limited-edition PPL branded watch which will be released at a later date.</h4>
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<h4>"Padel represents a modern convergence of competition, culture, and community," said Mike Dorfman, Chief Executive Officer of the PPL. "Frederique Constant's craftsmanship and elegance perfectly mirror the sophistication and momentum of our sport."</h4>
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<h4>As the Official Timekeeper, Frederique Constant will be featured across PPL broadcasts and events, including branded match clocks, serve countdowns, and signature integrations. </h4>
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<h4>"Our partnership with the Pro Padel League reflects Frederique Constant's commitment to championing pursuits where skill, passion and precision converge," said Jeffrey Cohen, President of Citizen Watch America. "The League's dynamic energy mirrors the spirit of our Manufacture, making this collaboration a natural expression of our values."</h4>
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<h4>Fans will experience Frederique Constant through immersive activations showcasing the brand's youthful Swiss heritage and artisanal detail extending into digital storytelling and retail experience with co-branded content.</h4>
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<h4><a></a>The PPL 2026 season will feature five events across North America, including the league's championship event, The City's Cup Finals, taking place in Miami for the first time.</h4>
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Frederique Constant and Pro Padel League Announce Official Timepiece Partnership Celebrating the Passion of Time and Play 

After a thrilling stop in Guadalajara, where tension and adrenaline kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Pro Padel League now moves to the Hamptons. The All-Star showcase will bring together PPL's biggest names and USPA's finest talent, setting the stage for a weekend of elite competition and cultural flair before the City's Cup in New York.&nbsp;<h2>Guadalajara Results: Drama, Passion, and Points&nbsp;</h2>The season is down to one last showdown in New York, and every single point could change a team's destiny. Guadalajara set the stage with pure tension and adrenaline, proving once again that in padel, anything can happen. Miami Padel Club keeps raising the bar, cementing itself as one of the toughest squads thanks to the magic chemistry between Federico Chingotto and Agustín Tapia.&nbsp;&nbsp;But watch out—Las Vegas Smash aren't backing down. Fresh off their nail-biting win in Guadalajara (6-3, 6-7, 10-7), they're hungry for more and ready to climb even higher in the rankings.&nbsp;On the women's side, Claudia Jensen and Lucía Saínz of the San Diego Stingrays powered past Marta Barrera and Marta Caparros of the Houston Volts (6-3, 6-4), grabbing 25 crucial points. That win set the standings on fire—San Diego now sits at 90 points, just a step away from the top spot held by the Flowrida Goats with 94.&nbsp;<h2>USPA vs. PPL: Friendly Matches and Elite Padel Action</h2>But before the grand finale in New York, the Hamptons are getting ready to host something truly unforgettable: the Pro Padel League All-Star. Imagine this—sun-drenched courts surrounded by rolling vineyards, the world's best players going head-to-head with the top talent from the U.S. Padel Association (USPA) alongside the fan favorites we all know and love: the PPL player teams. All of it was enjoyed by fans with a glass of rosé in hand.&nbsp;Get ready for an electrifying showdown as Raúl Ruiz and Marta Morga take on Nico Agritelley and Clementina Riobueno in an exclusive USPA showcase.&nbsp;The action heats up with a special hybrid match between the Houston Volts and the USPA, where Astrid Gehre and Marta Caparrós will face Marta Barrera and Jordana Luján in a battle of skill and intensity.&nbsp;Closing out the action, fan-favorite Tolito Aguirre from&nbsp; Los Angeles Beat will join Nico Agritelley to challenge Alex Chozas and Matías Segura in a high-energy doubles clash.&nbsp;This isn't just about padel—it's about celebrating the sport in pure Hamptons style. Guests will enjoy thrilling exhibition matches, a curated food and wine experience, live music, and cultural activities that capture the spirit of summer. From professional clashes to social play, from local flavors to sunset parties, the PPL All-Star promises to be a one-of-a-kind weekend where sport meets lifestyle.&nbsp;It's the perfect prelude to the high-stakes finale in New York, and the ultimate chance to see the stars of padel shine in an atmosphere as vibrant as the game itself.&nbsp;

From the Courts of Guadalajara to the Vineyards of the Hamptons

In just two days, the electric energy of the Padel competition will ignite the heart of Tampa at the SVB Tennis & Wellness Center in Zephyrhills.
We are thrilled to announce the launch of this year's exciting season. It's time to bring your A-game and feel the adrenaline rush as we prepare for the first serve of the 2023 Padel Competition.
🏗️ Right now, our team is hard at work constructing the state-of-the-art Padel court, ensuring the best playing experience for all competitors. Our spectacular venue will soon be filled with the sounds of precision and power, resonating with each stroke of the paddle.
📸 To give you a glimpse of the energy and excitement that's to come, we will be sharing exclusive behind-the-scenes images of our dedicated athletes rigorously practicing, and the construction of our magnificent Padel court. Stay tuned on our social media platforms to witness the anticipation building up!
The Padel competition in Tampa promises to be a thrilling spectacle of sport, camaraderie, and spirit. Let's celebrate the return of the Padel season together, and gear up for a competition that's set to be unforgettable.
Whether you're a seasoned Padel enthusiast or new to the sport, there's no better time to immerse yourself in the action.
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Getting Ready for the 2023 Padel Competition in Tampa!

<h3>Las Vegas Smash claims the men's title while San Diego Stingrays triumph in the women's final in Guadalajara</h3>The first edition of the Pro Padel League in Mexico broke the historic attendance record, bringing together more than 8,000 fans to watch the best padel players in the world. It was four days that culminated in a thrilling and historic final at El Domo del Consejo Estatal para el Fomento Deportivo in Jalisco. It was also the perfect setting to celebrate Lucas Bergamini's birthday, adding warmth and familiarity to the festive atmosphere. Eduardo Alonso reflected on the experience and remarked: "Nowhere else do they treat us like this. Only Argentina or Spain come close. The energy here is incredible."<h3>Men's Final: Las Vegas Smash takes a huge victory in their Guadalajara debut</h3>The Las Vegas Smash team, formed by Francisco Gil and Gonza Alfonso, secured their second win of the year after being crowned champions in the inaugural season, leaving their mark in Mexico against the San Diego Stingrays. It was a grueling three-set battle full of suffering. Las Vegas Smash took the first set 6-3, gaining an early advantage. But Brazilian Lucas Bergamini and Argentine Alex Chozas would not go down so easily, forcing the Vegas duo to fight hard. Anything could happen—San Diego Stingrays were not ready to give up, pushing the match into a heart-stopping tiebreak that left the crowd breathless as they witnessed a fierce fight for the title. The super tiebreak became a battlefield of nerves and skill, ultimately finishing 10-7 in favor of Las Vegas Smash. Despite both teams giving their all, and after an intense hour and a half of play, the Pro Padel League trophy went to Las Vegas Smash, who were crowned champions in the vibrant city of Guadalajara, Mexico. Argentine Alfonso and Spaniard Gil, donning mariachi hats, lifted their trophy and promised to return next year as the Toltec warriors of the Perla Tapatía.<h3>Women's Final: San Diego Stingrays defeat Houston Volts in two clean, consistent sets</h3>On the women's side, the final unfolded under an air of serenity and strategy from start to finish. The strong duo of Claudia Jensen and Lucía Saínz from the San Diego Stingrays defeated Marta Barrera and Marta Caparros of the Houston Volts in a match that ended 6-3, 6-4. And although the Volts fought bravely, they could not withstand the pace and precision of the Stingrays. Jensen reflected on the experience: "Mexico always brings me so much joy. The fans here make every match unforgettable." In this way, the Pro Padel League expands its borders, making its debut in Mexico before heading to its next stop in The Hamptons, New York, where the season's ultimate finals await.

Guadalajara: Las Vegas Smash and San Diego Stingrays crowned Pro Padel League Champions

Entered for the first Pro Padel League Draft is #1 Japanese Padel player and PPL Draft contender Shungo Kusakabe.
"This amazing sport of Padel has changed my life," Shungo told the PPL. "It has given me lots of ties with many people and great experiences."
Setting his sights on leading the Japanese team to victory in the Asian Olympics, Shungo wants to win the individual title of the next Asia Olympics.
Not only looking to grow the sport of Padel in Japan and across Asia, Shugo is also aiming to be apart of the League's historical year with the first season set to swing underway in May.
"I want to contribute to the promotion of this amazing sport," commented Shungo. Attracting interest from the best Padel players around the world, the PPL received 500 applications from competitors in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and Asia for their first Player Draft.
The PPL Draft is set to take place on March 20th at 1:00 p.m. EST and will be livestreamed for players and fans around the world to tune-in! To join the PPL on Draft Day and watch live; visit our YouTube, Facebook and Instagram accounts!

How Padel is Changing Lives

Coverage on Sports Destination Management
The inaugural season of the Pro Padel League (PPL), North America's first professional padel league, has been launched in partnership with Florida's Sports Coast at the Sarah Vande Berg (SVB) Tennis & Wellness Center in Zephyrhills. Padel is a rapidly growing paddle sport, currently boasting over 25 million players worldwide. In the U.S, it's projected to reach over 8 million players by 2030, with the number of padel courts expected to double in 2023.
The PPL is a platform for players, coaches, team owners, facility owners, broadcasters, fans, sponsors, and brands to engage with and capitalize on the sport's increasing popularity. The league's regular season commenced on May 13 and will span five weekends, involving seven teams and concluding with a championship weekend on June 10-11.
Each team will consist of four active players (two men and two women) and four alternates. A total of 84 of the world's top padel players will compete in PPL's first season. PPL Commissioner, Marcos Del Pilar, stated that the PPL's establishment would be a game-changer for the North American sports industry and that the focus is on building a community of fans and players.
<a href="https://www.sportsdestinations.com/destinations/florida/inside-events-pro-padel-league-32103">Read the full article on Sports Destination Management</a>

Inside Events: Pro Padel League

<h2>Toronto Franchise to be Canada's First Team</h2>


Today, the <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">Pro Padel League</a> (PPL) – North America's first professional Padel league – is excited to announce that Josh Garr, President of <a href="https://www.apialarm.com/">a.p.i. ALARM Inc</a>., has purchased the league's Toronto franchise and the first team in Canada.
As President of a.p.i. ALARM – North America's largest private Security Company offering residential and commercial security systems and surveillance systems – Garr has been responsible for driving a.p.i. ALARM's growth and expansion in North America for the last ten years. Named a "Top 10 Under 40" for business professionals, Garr was born and raised in Canada and currently resides in Toronto. An avid sportsman, Garr grew up playing racquet sports and is passionate about Padel. Garr is currently involved with various non-profit organizations and charitable causes.
"We are delighted that a proven business leader like Josh Garr will be the Owner of the PPL's Toronto franchise," said Marcos del Pilar, Commissioner of the PPL. "We are also very proud that the addition of Toronto to the PPL makes our league truly North American and the only professional league with franchises in Canada, the U.S.A., and Mexico."
Joining Garr as an advisor to the Toronto franchise is Daniel White, VP of Partnerships and Sales of Mindful Sports, who is a former Senior Executive at MLSE. In addition, Adrian Morales – Padel enthusiast, sportsman, and natural leader – has been named Head Manager of the team.
"I am very excited to bring a Padel franchise to Toronto and the opportunity for our team to be co-ed, this is very important to me," commented Josh Garr, President of a.p.i. ALARM.  "Our company is deeply rooted in Canada and I am so proud to bring the first PPL team to this country."
In the upcoming weeks, Garr and the Toronto franchise will be announcing the team's name as well as their coach and other advisors. Prior to the start of the 2023 PPL season, Garr will also be announcing a special Padel event in Toronto to create excitement in the local community for the new team.
"Since I made Canada my home, my only goal was to bring Padel to Toronto," stated Adrian Morales, Head Manager of Toronto. "I am very excited to be working alongside the franchise's office to create one of the strongest Padel teams in North America."
Next month, the PPL will be announcing other key cities that have been awarded franchises. These teams will ignite a Padel phenomenon in the U.S. and position the PPL at the forefront of the Padel explosion that is happening in North America. 
"We see Padel really exploding in Canada over the next 12 months and the Toronto franchise will be an important catalyst in the development of the sport across the country," added del Pilar of the PPL.
The PPL's inaugural season will kick-off in the Spring of 2023 and conclude with the PPL CUP Championship. During the first season, each team will consist of two male and two female players and will follow the international scoring format.
The PPL's mission is to create a premier sports league providing a national stage for the sport while generating nationwide awareness and excitement for Padel. Something that has never been done before, the PPL will provide players and fans with a new platform that showcases Padel and grows participation in the sport. 
Currently, Padel has <a href="https://tenniscreative.com/padel-statistics/#:~:text=Global%20Padel%20Statistics%202022&amp;text=According%20to%20the%20FIP%20(International,recognises%20300%2C000%20federated%20padel%20players.">over 25 million players worldwide</a> and is growing in popularity in the U.S. with the number of Padel courts set to double in 2023. <a href="http://www.padelusa.org/Page.aspx?id=30">Over 8 million players are projected to be playing in the U.S. by 2030</a>. The PPL will enable players, coaches, team owners, facility owners, broadcasters, fans, sponsors, and brands to all be involved in, and capitalize on, the sport's explosive growth.
The league is dedicated to celebrating Padel's Spanish roots and has made VAMOS the PPL's official slogan. For more information on the PPL, visit: <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">https://propadelleague.com/</a>.  VAMOS!
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About the Pro Padel League
The Pro Padel League (PPL) is North America's first professional Padel Teams league. The PPL's mission is to create a premier sports league providing a national stage for the sport while generating nationwide awareness and excitement for Padel as it continues to grow across North America. The PPL's high octane team competition will kick-off in the Spring of 2023 with six teams or more and conclude with the PPL CUP where the four best teams will compete for the title. During the first season, each team will consist of two male and two female players and will follow the international scoring format. For more information on the PPL, visit: <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">https://propadelleague.com/</a>

Josh Garr Purchases the Pro Padel League’s Toronto Franchise

In the PPL's kick-off exhibition match, retired ATP players Tommy Haas, Juan Martin del Potro, and Jared Palmer hit the Padel court together for the first time with League Commissioner, Marcos del Pilar. Joining them was Daddy Yankee who officiated the exhibition match in the umpire chair before getting out on the Padel court. His first time playing Padel, Daddy Yankee took on Del Potro in a few rallies in a preview of what is to come for their Miami vs. Orlando rivalry coming up in the 2024 season.
Originating in Mexico, the high-octane sport has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, gaining increasing popularity in Mexico and Europe and most recently, the U.S. and Canada. 
To watch the historic inaugural season, check your local listings to see where the PPL will be aired weekly in over 100 million television households. Internationally, the season will be aired on select networks with matches live streamed on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@propadelleague/streams">PPL's YouTube Channel</a>.

Juan Martin del Potro, Tommy Haas & Jared Palmer Hit the Padel Court with Daddy Yankee

New York Atlantics Reach their First Final, Flowrida Goats Capture Third Place Defeating the Cancun Waves
AUGUST 26, 2024, SAN DIEGO – Last weekend, the Las Vegas Smash were crowned champions at the <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">Pro Padel League</a> (PPL)'s final 2024 regular season event in San Diego. Taking place at Taktika Padel located at the award-winning Barnes Tennis Center, the Smash defeated the New York Atlantics in the final on Sunday after capturing both the women's doubles and men's doubles matches featuring the world's best padel players and global superstars.
Taking the court first in the final on Sunday was the women's doubles match featuring Marta Ortega (world no. 6 and former world no. 1) and Alejandra Alonso of the Las Vegas Smash taking on Andrea Ustero and Virginia Riera of the Atlantics who they defeated in straight sets 6-2, 6-4. Following this, the highly anticipated men's doubles matchup took Center Court with Gonzalo Alfonso (world no. 1 doubles team) and Pablo Cardona of the Las Vegas Smash going up against with Federico Chingotto (world no. 4) and Luis Campagnolo of the Atlantics.
After a close first set, Alfonso/Cardona of the Smash secured a break of serve at 5-5 before going on to close out the set 7-5 against Chingotto/Campagnolo. In the second, the Atlantics fought back against the Smash to win it 6-3 and push the men's doubles match to a deciding, third set tiebreaker, but they couldn't hold off the Smash who captured the tiebreaker 10-3 to win the match and title in San Diego.
"Congratulations to the Las Vegas Smash for winning the event in San Diego and their incredible performance this week," said Marcos Del Pilar, PPL Commissioner and Co-Founder. "The level of competition in San Diego we witnessed was the highest we have seen yet, with so many exciting matches between the game's best players coming down to a deciding tiebreaker. I am proud of all our teams and players in the League who fought for every point, and every match, and gave fans in San Diego and those watching around-the-world unbelievable entertainment."
In addition to Sunday's final, the third and fourth place playoff took place between the Flowrida Goats and the Cancun Waves. Going the distance in the women's doubles match was Flowrida Goats' duo Aranzazu Orso (world no. 17) and Gemma Triay (world no. 3) who took on Alejandra Salazar and Veronica Virseda (world no. 15) of the Cancun Waves. With the Goats capturing the first set 6-3, the Waves made a strong comeback in the second set winning it 6-1 and pushing the match to a deciding third set tiebreaker. In an extremely close tiebreaker, the Goats eventually prevailed, winning it 13-11 against the Waves. Continuing the battle in the next match were Martin Di Nenno (world no. 6) and Pablo Lijo of the Goats facing Daniel Gutierrez (world no. 10) and Teodoro Zapata of the Waves. In a straight sets win, the Waves defeated the Goats 6-3, 6-3, to force the mixed doubles match and determine who would capture third place. In the final set of play between the two teams, Salazar/Zapata of the Waves went up against Osoro/Di Nenno of the Goats with the Goats' mixed doubles duo winning the deciding set 6-4 to claim third place in San Diego.
Following an exhilarating weekend of action in San Diego with record-breaking attendance and padel's biggest stars competing throughout the week, the top eight teams in the PPL standings will now advance to the PPL Cup and final event of the 2024 season taking place in November.
"As we finish our 2024 regular season, I am very proud of what the PPL has accomplished," added Del Pilar. "As Co-founder of the League, there is a strong feeling of fulfillment having both friends and colleagues participating in it one way or another, and being a part of my dream. My dream is now everyone's dream, and I am more motivated and committed than ever to make the PPL one of the best leagues in the world while continuing to grow padel in the U.S. and beyond."
The mission of the PPL is to create the most compelling version of padel for sports fans in North America with the new league providing the biggest stage for professional padel players across the continent. The PPL is the first of its kind, and the only professional padel league in the world, to feature team-based competition in a unique and engaging, city-based, franchise format.
For more information, visit <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">https://propadelleague.com/</a>.
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About PPL:
The PPL launched in 2022 and held their historical, inaugural season in 2023 with the Las Vegas Smash winning the PPL Cup Finals. The next big thing in North American sports, padel is a high-octane sport and is a mix of tennis and squash that has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. The mission of the PPL is to create the most compelling version of padel for sports fans in North America with the new league providing the biggest stage for professional padel players across the continent. The PPL is the first of its kind, and the only professional padel tour in the world, to feature team-based competition in a unique and engaging, city-based, franchise format. For more information on the PPL, visit: <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">https://propadelleague.com/</a>.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Pro Padel League 
Natalie Mikolich 
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561-414-4047

Las Vegas Smash Crowned Champions at the Pro Padel League’s  Final Regular Season Event in San Diego

Following an exhilarating week of round-robin matches in San Diego, on Saturday the four teams that advanced to the semifinals were back in action to battle for their spot in Sunday's final. In the first match on Center Court during the day session, the Las Vegas Smash took on the Cancun Waves in a rematch of last year's PPL Cup final.
Taking the court first was the women's doubles match featuring Marta Ortega (world no. 6 and former world no. 1) and Alejandra Alonso of the Las Vegas Smash who secured an early break, and 5-3 lead, in the first set against Alejandra Salazar and Veronica Virseda (world no. 15) of the Cancun Waves. After closing out the first set 6-3, Ortega/Alonso continued the momentum in the second set winning the match in straight sets 6-3, 6-3, against Salazar/Virseda to take the first match of the day for the Smash.
In the men's doubles match, Gonzalo Alfonso (world no. 1 doubles team) and Pablo Cardona of the Smash went up against Daniel Gutierrez (world no. 10) and Teodoro Zapata of the Waves with the first set coming down to a deciding tiebreaker. With the Smash capturing the tiebreaker to win the first set, Alfonso/Cardona went down 0-2 in the second set after a quick break of serve by Gutierrez/Zapata. Later breaking back against the Waves, the dynamic duo of the Smash were able to capture a second break and the second set 7-5 to close out the match and secure the Smash's spot in Sunday's final.
In Saturday's second semifinal match, things really heated in the night session with the Florida Goats going up against the New York Atlantics in a battle between two teams who made their PPL debut this year. In the first match of the night, the women's doubles featured Aranzazu Orso (world no. 17) and Gemma Triay (world no. 3) of the Goats taking on Andrea Ustero and Virginia Riera of the Atlantics. Jumping out to a quick lead, Orso/Triay captured the first set 6-3 for the Goats against Ustero/Riera and continued into the second set with an early 3-1 break. Closing out the second set 6-3, Orso/Triay won the match in straight sets to get the Goats one step closer to advancing to Sunday's final.
Bringing the heat in the men's doubles match Saturday night, Martin Di Nenno (world no. 6) and Pablo Lijo took the courts for the Goats with Federico Chingotto (world no. 4) and Luis Campagnolo representing the Atlantics. Grabbing a quick break in the first set for the Goats, Di Nenno/Santos went up 2-0 against Chingotto/Campagnolo, but later were broken back by the Atlantics who forced the first set to a deciding tiebreaker. Eventually winning the first set in a tiebreaker, the Goats were not able to continue the momentum in the second set with Chingotto/Campagnolo making a strong comeback to capture it 6-2. Coming down to a deciding third set tiebreaker, the Atlantics won it 10-2 to even the team matchup 1-1 and force a deciding mixed doubles match to see who would advance to Sunday's final against the Smash.
Taking the court at 10:00 p.m. Saturday night in the first mixed doubles match of the day, and deciding set of play, was Pablo Lima and Gemma Triay of the Goats against Virginia Riera and Federico Chingotto of the Atlantics. With Riera/Chingotto getting an early break and 4-2 lead for the Atlantics, Lima/Triay of the Goats continued to fight hard and later broke back to even the deciding set 5-5. Eventually prevailing though in an extremely close, deciding set, were the Atlantics who defeated the Goats 7-5 to win the team matchup and advance to Sunday's final where they will face the Smash.
With Sunday's final lineup set, the Cancun Waves will take on the Flowrida Goats in the first match of the day, and playoffs for third and fourth place, at 11 a.m. PT. Following this, the highly anticipated final between the Las Vegas Smash – the 2023 defending Champions – and the New York Atlantics will follow on Center Court at 2 p.m. PT. To see all of action live, and who will be crowned Champion in San Diego, tune-in to the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvK0t9jkVJIZ78oHFVWxtgA">PPL's livestream on YouTube</a>.

Las Vegas Smash, New York Atlantics Blaze into Sunday Final in San Diego

San Sebastián, July 10, 2025 – Leo Augsburger and Pablo Cardona earned a valuable win for the Flowrida GOATS after defeating Franco Dal Bianco and Álex Ruiz of the Cancún Waves 6-4, 6-3 in another Pro Padel League matchday held Wednesday in San Sebastián.
In a highly intense duel, Augsburger and Cardona set themselves apart from the back of the court with a combination of power and aggression, which proved key to taking the first set 6-4 after an incredible comeback. In the second, the GOATS duo consolidated their dominance with solid defense and excellent tactical awareness, closing out the match 6-3 to secure three crucial points in the team standings.
Despite the loss, Franco and Álex of Cancún Waves showed great chemistry. The match was decided by small details, but both players were very coordinated and knew how to leverage each other's strengths. The result does not take away from the positive impressions left by the Mexican team's men's pair.
With this performance, the Flowrida GOATS strengthen their competitive position on the table and confirm the good form of their main men's duo, who are clear about their goal. "We want to give it our all to go after that title," said Leo after the match. Cardona echoed the sentiment: "We played a great match. Tomorrow we have another intense day, and we want to fight to win this week."
After their interview, they spoke to the media on site and said they get along "very well on and off the court," though they joked about their relationship. "Well, I think we get along better off the court than on it," the Spaniard said with a laugh.
Gemma Triay and Aranza Osoro Start with a Win
Gemma Triay and Aranza Osoro, representing the Flowrida GOATS, defeated Sofía Saiz and Marina Lobo of the Cancún Waves 6-2, 6-3. The Spanish-Argentine duo clearly dominated the first set, setting the tempo from the very first games. In the second set, Saiz and Lobo tried to mount a response but couldn't overcome the solidity of Triay and Osoro, who closed the match in straight sets to secure another win for the Florida team.
The "Viking" expressed her excitement about sharing the court with the player from Menorca in this team competition: "It's very easy to play by her side. I'm very happy to be back in the PPL and to bring the team a victory." Triay, for her part, also showed great appreciation for her partner: "We get along really well, and I have a great time with her. That helps you enjoy it even more. The feelings are wonderful, and I also want to thank the PPL for how well they're running everything."

Leo Augsburger and Pablo Cardona Deliver in Their PPL Debut in San Sebastián

<blockquote>Padel is entering a new phase of tremendous opportunity and potential.</blockquote>
The U.S. has just surpassed 1,000 courts and amazingly, 1,000,000 players, up from near zero when we formed the Pro Padel League (PPL) just a few years ago. 
Most people assume that as padel grows, the professional game will naturally evolve with it.
But growth alone doesn't create a successful professional sport. We've seen this in racquet sports for decades: players traveling constantly around the world on their own dime, their earnings solely tied to results, negotiating their own sponsorships, and often spending more on tournaments than they make. 
In professional tennis, ~50% of the total prize money is earned by just 20 players amongst the sport's top 100 players. In 2025, the top two male and female players earned more than $10M in prize money, and only the top ~30 male and female players earned over $2M. Many aspiring pro tennis players rely on another job to support their tennis careers. Contrast that with the NBA, where in 2025, 420 players were on fully guaranteed contracts, with an average salary of ~$14M.
At the Pro Padel League, we are building the future of racquet sports: an athlete-first league that will support hundreds of full-time male and female padel players. With $15M recently raised and backing from major professional sports investors, we're moving quickly to bring this model to life.
Following our upcoming PPL Draft on April 30, players will be signed to guaranteed multi-year contracts. And with all tournament expenses covered and first-class support, our athletes will be best positioned for long-term success.
When it comes to earning potential, we treat men and women the same: equal prize money and an equitable expanded competition calendar which gives players consistent and more frequent opportunities to compete, earn and be seen, while still preserving a true off-season.
Padel is a team sport and our players will compete with support from their franchise, league and fans. With that structure, players will build their brands and careers – on and off the court – in their local team markets and beyond. 
At the same time, the PPL is building the media, partnership, and infrastructure to support players at every stage of their careers – and to create a clear path from youth to the professional level. 
We've seen this model thrive in professional team sports. The result: superstars, loyal fan bases, and long-term earning opportunities for players, teams, and the league.
The model works because it is built around players. 
The league and the sport won't succeed unless our players do. When players earn more, build their brands, and grow their careers, everything else grows with them – teams, fan bases, and the league. That's how we win and build something that lasts.
This is what we are building at the PPL:
A sport where players building long-lasting, high-earning careers is the norm.
A sport with teams and fan bases that show up with passion.
A sport that becomes part of culture – and lasts.
This moment matters. How we build padel now will define what it becomes.
<blockquote>At the Pro Padel League, we are building that future, and we are building it now.</blockquote>

Letter from the CEO: Padel Must Be Built Differently

𝗣𝗣𝗟 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗩 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗦𝗔!
Pro Padel League, will make its USA National TV debut on Bloomberg TV at 9PM PST on May 2
The Thirty Minute PPL TV Preview Show will be airing in over 85 Million Households on Bloomberg throughout the United States, and later aired in over 100 Million TV Households on PPL's other <a href="https://propadelleague.com/broadcast-information/">Broadcast Partners</a>.

Live on Bloomberg

<h3>The PPL Releases New League Team Standings with the Los Angeles BEAT taking the Top Spot Followed by the Miami Padel Club, Las Vegas Smash and Flowrida Goats</h3>

The <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">Pro Padel League (PPL),</a> North America's first and only professional padel league, is thrilled to share that the Miami Padel Club and Los Angeles BEAT were victorious in the first two events of the 2024 PPL seasoner opener. Taking place at the ULTRA CLUB in Miami from April 2nd-April 7th with all ten teams in action, the PPL showcased exhilarating competition from the world's best professional padel players including two players ranked no. 1 in the world and 11 players ranked top five in the world.
In the 2024 PPL season opener, the Miami Padel Club captured the first event of the year in their hometown defeating the 2023 defending champions, the Las Vegas Smash, with a resounding 2-0 victory. In front of a sold-out crowd at the ULTRA CLUB, the Miami women's duo featuring world no. 1 Ariana Sanchez Fallada and her partner Marta Talavan, secured a straight-set victory 7-6, 6-3 over Marta Ortega/Alejandra Alonso de Villa. Following suit, the Miami men's team including world no. 4 Augustin Tapia and partner Jon Sanz defeated Las Vegas' Gonzalo Alfonso/Pablo Huerta decisively 6-3, 6-3. Taking third place in the first week's event were the New York Atlantics (making their debut this season) who defeated the Toronto Polar Bears 2-0.
"Congratulations to the Miami Padel Club and the Los Angeles BEAT on their respective victories in our opening two events of the season," said Marcos del Pilar, PPL Commissioner. "The atmosphere in Miami was electric, and the competition was extraordinary. The world's top padel players engaged in thrilling and competitive matches, treating fans onsite and watching at home to a couple of incredible weeks of action."
In the PPL's second week-long event, the Los Angeles BEAT made a strong comeback performance from week one advancing to the final after defeating the Toronto Polar Beats in the semifinals in the deciding mixed doubles tiebreaker. Facing the BEAT in the final were the Flowrida Goats who also prevailed from the week two round robin matches at the ULTRA CLUB to advance to the semifinals where they topped the Arkansas Matrix decisively 2-0. 
In Sunday's final, the BEAT's men's doubles team featuring world no. 5 Tolito Aguirre/Javi Leal defeated the Goats' men's duo Pablo Lijo/Victor Ruiz in straight sets 7-6, 6-4. In the women's doubles action, Eli Amatrain and world no. 8 Jessica Castello of the BEAT went the distance with the Goats' women's team Maria Sanchez Alayeto/Aranzazu Osoro (no. 13 in the world) with the Goats' taking the win in the deciding third set tiebreaker 3-6, 6-2, 10-7. With the championship coming down to another deciding mixed doubles matchup, Castello/Aguirre of the BEAT went up against mixed duo Lijo/Osoro of the Goats eventually defeating them 6-4 to capture the trophy for the BEAT. In the playoff for third and fourth place, the Matrix defeated the Polar Bears in a deciding third set tiebreaker.
Following the first two events in Miami, the PPL released the new <a href="https://ppl2024e1-4c67cc9998a9.herokuapp.com/">League standings</a> with the Los Angeles BEAT taking the top spot. The detailed standings are as follows:

<ul>
<li>Los Angeles BEAT</li>

<li>Miami Padel Club</li>

<li>Las Vegas Smash</li>

<li>Flowrida Goats</li>

<li>Arkansas Matrix</li>

<li>New York Atlantics</li>

<li>Toronto Polar Bears</li>

<li>Houston Volts</li>

<li>San Diego Stingrays</li>

<li>Cancun Waves</li>
</ul>

In addition to the thrilling on-court action showcasing the game's powerhouses from around-the-world, the first two PPL events of the year brought out some of Miami's hottest celebrities including the "King of Reggaeton" Daddy Yankee (Flowrida Goats owner) and multi-platinum reggaeton artist Gente de Zona who were seen courtside at the ULTRA CLUB.
"The buzz surrounding the PPL's innovative approach to padel was unmistakable during our opening events," said del Pilar. "We remain dedicated to expanding the sport's presence throughout North America. While we are still in the early stages, the PPL and our ten teams offer appealing opportunities for brands seeking to connect with our growing audience and tap into the global appeal of padel."
Coming up next, the last two PPL regular season events are set to be held in Southern California from August 12-17 and August 19-24 with more information on the venues to be announced this spring. Following the regular season events, the top eight teams in the PPL standings will advance to play in the PPL Cup Final in New York at the end of 2024.

Los Angeles BEAT, Miami Padel Club Victorious at Pro Padel League Season Openers in Miami

<h3><a href="https://www.sportico.com/leagues/other-sports/2025/pro-padel-league-valuation-courts-athlete-partners-1234871715/">READ FULL ARTICLE HERE</a></h3>
Source: <a>Sportico</a>

Los Angeles Beat Usher in New Era with Eisen Family at the Helm

<h2>MATRIX PADEL to be the First Pro Padel League Team in U.S. Midwest Region</h2>Today, the <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">Pro Padel League</a> (PPL) – North America's first professional Padel league – is excited to announce that MATRIX PADEL has purchased the League's sixth franchise located in Northwest Arkansas. The franchise is the first team in the United States based in the Midwest region of the country.Purchased by Barbara Hudson, Shannon Hudson, and Johan Den Toom, the new Owners of MATRIX PADEL founded the <a href="https://www.matrixclub.com/">MATRIX CLUB</a> in Northwest Arkansas in 2021.  A premier, member-based facility for Padel, pickleball, tennis, and group fitness, Hudson and Den Toom are committed to growing Padel, racquet sports and the fitness communities. Avid players of all the sports they offer at MATRIX, the MATRIX PADEL Owners met while playing tennis for the Razorbacks at the University of Arkansas in 2013 and were both ranked in the top five of their native countries during their junior tennis careers."Barbara, Shannon, and Johan are close friends of mine and we have been working together to promote Padel for many years. Their MATRIX Club is one of the top Padel and racquet facilities in North America." said Marcos del Pilar, Commissioner of the PPL. "I am so excited to have them as the Owners of the first PPL team in the Midwest region of the U.S.""As a business owner, I am proud to be a part of the ground-breaking movement of professional Padel in North America. Acquiring one of the first teams in the Pro Padel League is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be at the forefront of this exciting sport and help shape its future," commented Shannon Hudson, Team Owner of MATRIX PADEL. "I am eager to take on the challenge and bring the PPL to new heights in North America and eventually the rest of the world!""Bringing the excitement and passion of Padel to North America is a thrilling opportunity to be a part of the growth of a fast-paced and dynamic sport," added Johan Den Toom, Team Owner of MATRIX PADEL. "Padel is capturing the hearts of athletes and fans alike. I am honored to be a part of this journey."In the upcoming weeks, the PPL will be announcing other key cities that have been awarded franchises. These teams will ignite a Padel phenomenon in the U.S. and position the PPL at the forefront of the Padel explosion that is happening in North America. The PPL's inaugural season will kick-off in the Spring of 2023 and conclude with the PPL CUP Championship. During the first season, each team will consist of two male and two female players and will follow the international scoring format.The PPL's mission is to create a premier sports league providing a national stage for the sport while generating nationwide awareness and excitement for Padel. Something that has never been done before, the PPL will provide players and fans with a new platform that showcases Padel and grows participation in the sport. Currently, Padel has <a href="https://tenniscreative.com/padel-statistics/#:~:text=Global%20Padel%20Statistics%202022&amp;text=According%20to%20the%20FIP%20(International,recognises%20300%2C000%20federated%20padel%20players.">over 25 million players worldwide</a> and is growing in popularity in the U.S. with the number of Padel courts set to double in 2023. <a href="http://www.padelusa.org/Page.aspx?id=30">Over 8 million players are projected to be playing in the U.S. by 2030</a>. The PPL will enable players, coaches, team owners, facility owners, broadcasters, fans, sponsors, and brands to all be involved in, and capitalize on, the sport's explosive growth.The league is dedicated to celebrating Padel's Spanish roots and has made VAMOS the PPL's official slogan. For more information on the PPL, visit: <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">https://propadelleague.com/</a>.  VAMOS!###About the Pro Padel LeagueThe Pro Padel League (PPL) is North America's first professional Padel Teams league. The PPL's mission is to create a premier sports league providing a national stage for the sport while generating nationwide awareness and excitement for Padel as it continues to grow across North America. The PPL's high octane team competition will kick-off in the Spring of 2023 with six teams or more and conclude with the PPL CUP where the four best teams will compete for the title. During the first season, each team will consist of two male and two female players and will follow the international scoring format. For more information on the PPL, visit: <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">https://propadelleague.com/</a>

MATRIX PADEL Purchases Northwest Arkansas  Pro Padel League Franchise

This weekend, Mexican soccer star Miguel Layun was seen courtside watching the PPL season action as things heated up for the final weekend of regular season play. Supporting the Cancun Waves as they took on San Diego, Layun previously played for the Liga MX Club America. A right-back, Layun won two league titles for the Club and represented Mexico at the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups, the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup and two CONCACAF Gold Cups winning the 2015 edition. Layun is now playing with Águilas del América in the first división of the Mexican league.

Mexican Soccer Star Miguel Layun Courtside at PPL Season Action

One of the greatest Latino tennis players in the open era, former world top 3 ranked ATP Tour and padel enthusiast partners with the franchise to further grow the sport of Padel and bring new and existing fans closer to the game in the City of Miami and beyond
As Padel continues to gain momentum in North America, the new Miami Padel Club has appointed Argentine tennis legend Juan Martin del Potro as strategic advisor of its ownership group.  At the new franchise of the Pro Padel League (PPL), Juan Martin will advise on sports operations, marketing, and recruitment as they assemble their squad. He'll also help the team identify talent and further raise the visibility of Padel amongst partners, fans, and the community.
"I am extremely pleased to welcome Juan Martin on board at the Miami Padel Club," said Club Owner, Ronnie Strasser. "His vast experience as a world-class, winning athlete and his knowledge and passion for the sport will be essential to reach our goal of raising awareness and understanding about Padel. He is a natural fit for our team as we continue working with key stakeholders to build an entertaining and competitive Club."
Juan Martin made history in 2009 when he beat Roger Federer in the U.S. Open finals. He won his first Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Tour title in 2018 before in Stuttgart, Germany, and he claimed three more victories – among 22-tour level titles. During the 2018 season at the BNP Paribas Open, he reached a career-high ATP Tour Ranking of No. 3. He also made waves at the Olympics in London 2012 and Rio 2016, he won bronze and silver, respectively. 
"I am honored to join the Miami Padel Club at such an exciting time," said del Potro. "We share a strong passion for the sport, and this is a tremendous opportunity to drive growth in a vibrant, diverse community such as Miami by bringing more players and fans closer to the game. Miami is the epicenter of Padel as there is a strong foundation for the game and is a market with a unique opportunity to grow a team and a culture of fandom that rivals other teams in the league."
"The PPL is rapidly expanding, and we are building an exciting platform that is developing Padel in North America with our first season of competition starting in May," said PPL Commissioner, Marcos Del Pilar. "With Juan Martin advising the Miami Padel Club, he is not only an asset for the franchise, but will provide worldwide exposure for the League and further enable us to grow the sport and our community of fans around the world." 
Miami's Padel Club is one of seven franchises it includes top players Marta Marrero former number one in the world and WTA top 40, Ruben Rivera (USA), Jose Grizpe (USA), Simon Charaf Jones (Mexico), Mateo Coles (USA), Paloma Cortina (USA), Brittney Dubins (USA), and Maria Fernanda Espinosa (Mexico).
In building anticipation for its inaugural season, the Club recently announced a ground-breaking sponsorship with Greenbriar Capital Corp, the first public ESG company to sponsor a franchise in the Pro Padel League. Greenbriar Capital Corp (Toronto Venture Exchange: GRB US OTC Market: GEBRF), is a leading developer of sustainable real estate and renewable energy.
The PPL's inaugural season will kick off in Tampa on May 13th with seven teams and conclude with the PPL CUP on June 10-11 to determine the league's champion. Each team will consist of two male and two female players and will follow the international scoring format. 
Padel has over 25 million players worldwide and is growing in popularity in the U.S. with the number of Padel courts set to double this year. Over 8 million players are projected to be playing in the U.S. by 2030.

Miami Padel Club Appoints Grand Slam Champion Juan Martin del Potro as Strategic Advisor

<h3>Miami, New York, Toronto, and LA Headline Week 2 Matchups at ULTRA CLUB</h3>

In the 2024 PPL season opener, the Miami Padel Club captured the first event of the year in their hometown defeating the 2023 defending champions, the Las Vegas Smash, with a resounding 2-0 victory. 
In front of a sold-out crowd at the ULTRA CLUB, the Miami women's duo featuring world no. 1 Ariana Sanchez Fallada and her partner Marta Talavan, secured a straight-set victory 7-6, 6-3 over Marta Ortega/Alejandra Alonso de Villa. Following suit, the Miami men's team including world no. 2 Augustin Tapia and partner Jon Sanz defeated Las Vegas' Gonzalo Alfonso/Pablo Huerta decisively 6-3, 6-3.
Playing off for third and fourth place in the first PPL event of the year were the New York Atlantics who defeated the Toronto Polar Bears 2-0.
In addition to the thrilling on-court action showcasing the best professional padel players and powerhouses in the game, the first PPL event of the year brought out some of Miami's hottest celebrities including the "King of Reggaeton" Daddy Yankee (Flowrida Goats owner) and multi-platinum reggaeton artist Gente de Zona who were seen courtside at the ULTRA CLUB over the weekend.
With the second PPL event of the 2024 season underway in Miami, all ten teams are back in action this week. Winning their opening round of player of week two in Miami on Tuesday were the Toronto Polar Bears taking down the 2023 finalists the Cancun Waves 3-0. In addition, the Las Vegas Smash defeated the New York Atlantics 2-1 and the Miami Padel Club fell to the Arkansas Matrix. Other teams victorious on Tuesday at the ULTRA CLIUB were the LA BEAT, Flowrida Goats, and Houston Volts. 
Exciting week two matchups to watch this week include Las Vegas (finalist in week one) vs. Toronto (fourth place finish in week one) who will be in action on Wednesday along with the Los Angeles BEAT who will go head-to-head with the Miami Padel Club in a rematch from last week with LA looking to avenge their loss to Miami. On Thursday, Toronto will also face off in a rematch against New York in order to help secure a spot to advance to this weekend's semifinals.
This week, round robin matches will take place in Miami at ULTRA CLUB from Tuesday, April 9th through Friday, April 12th with semifinals being held Saturday, April 13th and the final on Sunday, April 14th. For week two's detailed schedule and tickets, visit <a href="https://propadelleague.com/2024-miami-event-2/">the PPL site</a>. 
To catch the live action in Miami, tune in to the PPL's YouTube channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@propadelleague">PPL's YouTube channel</a>, DAZN (<a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-US/schedule">https://www.dazn.com/en-US/schedule</a>) or one of the league's other streaming and TV partners.

Miami Padel Club Wins PPL Season Opener

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Today was the final day of competition for Pro Padel League Miami with the Men's and Women's divisions Third Place matches and Finals. 
The Miami Padel Club, led by Agustín Tapia and Eduardo Alonso, won the championship for the Men's division, and the New York Atlantics, led by Ari Sanchez and Andrea Ustero, won the championship for the Women's division.
Match Highlights: 
Women's Division – Final 
New York Atlantics defeat Flowrida Goats
In a highly competitive final between Flowrida and New York,  Andrea Ustero and Ariana Sanchez captured the women's division title for the Atlantics, beating the Goats in a three set thriller, 7-6, 3-6, 10-7.
<a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hUoJh5fO-hqzl7a8vwSTXTOoBfrvDMPE?usp=drive_link">Photos here</a>
Men's Division – Final
Miami Padel Club defeats Cancun Waves
Waves – Alex Ruiz and Franco dal Blanco
Agustín Tapia and Eduardo Alonso came from behind to clinch the championship. After losing the first set 1-6, they took the second set 6-3 to take the match to a tiebreak where they again came from 0-3 to win 10-8.
<a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19175PYQLWfMVklDCbPVsOEm1FA9R_8KB?usp=drive_link">Photos here</a>
Women's Division – Third Place
Las Vegas Smash defeat Cancun Waves
Las Vegas' Marta Ortega and Alejandra Alonso held on to defeat Cancun's Marina Lobo and Sofia Saiz 6-4, 6-4.
<a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17HdG_66wm_atschNmssR_zmSQgGpe0Bw?usp=drive_link">Photos here</a>
Men's Division – Third Place 
New York Atlantics Defeat Flowrida Goats
Lucas Campagnolo and Jon Sanz of the New York Atlantics topped Pablo Cardona and Leo Augsburger from the Flowrida Goats after rallying from an opening set loss to close out in a third set tiebreak 4-6, 6-3, 10-4.
<a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fnWACyCAmSbQHLwRZbqlx0wHWVcNAKlc?usp=drive_link">Photos here</a>
League Standings:
This past week, 10 teams battled for points to qualify for eight spots in the PPL City's Cup this October, a single-elimination playoff to determine the champion for each division and an overall champion. Overall team points are the sum of a team's men's and women's points earned.
The New York Atlantics lead the league with 40 points –including 25 points for a first place finish in the Women's division and 15 points for a third place finish in the Men's division.
Next Up:
The league heads to San Sebastián, Spain, for the second event of the regular season from July 10-13 hosted at Real Club de Tenis de San Sebastian. <a href="https://www.elcorteingles.es/entradas/deporte/pro-padel-league/">Tickets are on sale now</a>.
All Pro Padel League matches can be viewed on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@propadelleague">YouTube</a> in both <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCCPA7IHWEg&amp;pp=ygUQcHJvIHBhZGVsIGxlYWd1ZQ%3D%3D">English</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UZ9mTcwH_M&amp;pp=ygUQcHJvIHBhZGVsIGxlYWd1ZQ%3D%3D">Spanish</a> live streams, from the first to the final serve.


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Miami Podium Day - Miami

Making a strong statement to start the third week of action at the Sarah Vande Berg Tennis & Wellness Center was the Miami Padel Club, who won their toughest challenge yet against the Las Vegas Smash in the opening team match of the weekend to remain undefeated this season.
The Las Vegas women tested the Miami women's team, but the Miami ladies duo remained victorious in the end. The Las Vegas men made a comeback for the team, defeating the Miami men. In the deciding mixed doubles match, it came down to the third set, an edge-of-your-seat ride all the way to the final shot of match point before Miami prevailed over Las Vegas.
In the second team matchup of the day, the San Diego Stingrays had a major comeback to defeat the Arkansas Matrix after losing the women's doubles match to the strong Arkansas pairing of Cata Tenorio and Egle Petrauskaite. The San Diego men's team went on to tak win and San Diego carried this momentum into the deciding mixed doubles match to capture the team win against Arkansas.
In the final team matchup of the day, the Cancun Waves defeated the Toronto Polar Bears in a strong showing, moving up to third place in the overall standings.
To watch any of the action you missed, or catch next weekend's matches live, <a href="https://youtube.com/@propadelleague">visit our YouTube channel</a>.

Miami Remains Undefeated Weekend 3 of the Season Heading into Sunday

The <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">Pro Padel League (PPL)</a>, North America's first and only professional padel league, is unveiling the official team rosters and order of play for its highly anticipated 2024 season kicking-off in Miami next week. Starting on Tuesday, April 2nd, at the ULTRA CLUB, this season will feature some of the game's best, and most exciting, professional padel players and powerhouses from around the world competing for a chance to play in the PPL Cup at the end of the year. 
Representing some of the most iconic cities in North America, from April 2nd-7th ten PPL teams will play in the first two events of the 2024 season at ULTRA CLUB in Miami.
The PPL teams competing in the 2024 season include the Las Vegas Smash (2023 Champions), Cancun Waves (2023 Finalists), Miami Padel Club, Flowrida GOATS, San Diego Stingrays, Los Angeles BEAT, Arkansas Matrix, Toronto Polar Bears, New York Atlantics, and Houston Volts.
Taking the court first on opening day at 8:30 a.m. ET in the season's first head-to-head will be the Arkansas Matrix battling the 2023 PPL Finalists the Cancun Waves followed by the Flowrida Goats making their PPL debut against the San Diego Stingrays. Some of the week's most anticipated matchups include:

<ul>
<li>Orlando vs. Los Angeles (Tuesday, April 2nd, second to last match on)</li>

<li>New York vs. Cancun (Wednesday, April 3rd, second on after 8:30 a.m. ET)</li>

<li>Miami vs. Los Angeles (Thursday, April 4th, third on after 10:00 a.m. ET)</li>

<li>Miami vs. Orlando (Friday April 5th, last match on after 10:00 a.m. ET)</li>
</ul>

Starting Tuesday, April 2nd, round robin matches will take place through Friday, April 5th, with the semifinals being held Saturday, April 6th and the final on Sunday, April 7th. All matches will be livestreamed on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvK0t9jkVJIZ78oHFVWxtgA">PPL YouTube channel</a>.
A detailed Order of Play is <a href="https://propadelleague.com/2024-event-1/">now available online</a> along with complete team rosters for the first event in Miami. <a href="https://propadelleague.com/tickets/">Tickets are also available</a> including general admission, reserved seating, VIP, and week-long passes.
"The caliber of players competing in the PPL this season are the best in the world and will make for incredibly exciting, and entertaining, matches in Miami starting next week," said Marcos del Pilar, PPL Commissioner. "With three additional PPL franchises playing in the league this year, we anticipate an even more competitive season than last year that will attract worldwide attention and further grow the sport in North America."
The only professional sports league to showcase the best male and female athletes, Miami team roster player highlights for the PPL's first event are:

<ul>
<li>Miami Padel Club: Ariana Sanchez Fallada ranked no. 1 in the world and Agustin Tapia ranked no. 4 in the world.</li>

<li>New York Atlantics: former world no. 1 Juan Martin Diaz, Tamara Icardo no. 11 in the world, and Virginia Riera no. 12 in the world.</li>

<li>Flowrida GOATS (Orlando): Gemma Triay Pons no. 3 in the world and Aranzazu Osoro no. 13 in the world.</li>

<li>Las Vegas Smash (2023 Champions): Marta Ortega no. 6 in the world</li>

<li>Los Angeles BEAT: Tolito Aguirre no. 5 in the world and Jessica Castello no. 8 in the world</li>

<li>Arkansas Matrix: former world no. 1 Maria Catalina Tenorio Cauvet.</li>

<li>Toronto Polar Bears: Coki Nieto no. 17 in the world, and Victoria Iglesias no. 21 in the world.</li>

<li>Cancun Waves (2023 Finalists): Carlos Daniel "Sanyo" Gutierrez no. 10 in the world, Eduardo Agustin Torre no. 7 in the world, and Veronica Virseda Sanchez no. 15 in the world.</li>

<li>San Diego Stingrays: Former world no. 2 Miguel Lamperti, former world no. 1 Maxi Sanchez, and former world no. 1 Lucia Sainz.</li>

<li>Houston Volts: Claudia Jensen no. 10 in the world and Claudia Fernández no. 16 in the world as well as the promising Ivan Ramirez and Pablo Garcia.</li>
</ul>

This season, the PPL boasts five players ranked number one in their respective countries, along with Agustin Tapia and Ariana Sanchez Fallada, top players in the International Padel Federation (FIP) rankings, playing in the league. Additionally, there are 11 players ranked top five in the world, 24 players ranked top ten the world, and 40 players ranked top 20 in the world who will be competing in 2024.
The mission of the PPL is to create the most compelling version of padel for sports fans in North America with the new league providing the biggest stage for professional padel players across the continent. The PPL is the first of its kind, and the only professional padel league in the world, to feature team-based competition in a unique and engaging, city-based, franchise format.

<h2>Miami Event Rosters:</h2>

<h3>LOS ANGELES</h3>

Carolina Orsi Eli Amatrain Jessica Castello Jordana Lujan Tolito Aguirre Javi Leal Agustin Silingo Luis Estrada

<h3>SAN DIEGO</h3>

Maxi Sanchez Miguel Lamperti Jacobo Blanco Louie Harris Lucia Sainz Carmen Goenaga Marta Morga Brittany Nicole Dubins

<h3>LAS VEGAS</h3>

Juan Manuel Vazquez Ana Paula de le Pena Rosas Pablo Cardona Huerta Marta Ortega Barbara Las Heras Monterde Ignacio Vilarino Gestoso Gonzalo Alfonso Alejandra Alonso De Villa

<h3>TORONTO</h3>

Coki Nieto Javier Barahona Raúl Ruiz Chucho Bandres Marina Guinart Victoria Iglesias Daniela Ruiz

<h3>NEW YORK</h3>

Tamara Icardo Virginia Riera Andrea Ustero Lucas Campagnolo Juan Martin Díaz Ramiro Moyano Nico Agritelley

<h3>HOUSTON</h3>

Ivan Ramirez Del Campo Lorena Rufo Ortiz Claudia Jensen Pablo Garcia Rodrigo Claudia Fernández Marta Caparros Maldonado Francisco Guerrero Cordero

<h3>ARKANSAS</h3>

Gonzalo Rubio Mario del Castillo Patty Llaguno Cata Tenorio Charlie Moon Egle Petrauskaite

<h3>CANCUN</h3>

Ana Maria Cabrejas Ruiz Anna Cortiles Manuel Jose Fernandez Diaz Eduardo Agustin Torre Veronica Virseda Sanchez Carolina Navarro Björk Teo Zapata Carlos Daniel "Sanyo" Gutierrez

<h3>MIAMI</h3>

Ruben Rivera Adria Mercadal Nuria Rodreguez Marta Talavan Ariana Sanchez Agustin Tapia Jon Sanz Jose Azripe Matteo Coles Paloma Cortina

<h3>ORLANDO</h3>

Pablo Lima Pablo Lijo Nico Clerc Gemma Triay Aranzazu Osoro Maria pilar Sánchez Alayeto Víctor Ruiz

PPL Releases Miami Event 1 Schedule and Team Rosters

In the historic, first match of the opening weekend of the PPL season, the Miami Padel Club women's doubles team defeated the Toronto Polars Bears 6-0, 6-1. Following this, Miami's men's doubles team posted another decisive victory of 6-3, 6-2, against Toronto to clinch the team match.
With Miami winning both the men and women games, no mixed match was played.

Miami Defeats Toronto in Historic Opening Team Match of PPL Season

Starting things off Saturday morning was the battle of the two California teams with the San Diego Stingrays taking on the LA Beat! In the first match of the day, the San Diego women's doubles team jumped out to an early start taking the lead against LA. But, after not capturing a match last weekend, the LA women's team fought back hard and ended up taking the W against San Diego in straight sets 6-2, 6-2. In the men's doubles match, San Diego won in straight sets 6-3, 6-3, forcing a deciding mixed doubles match the went to a third set deciding tiebreaker with San Diego coming out victorious after capturing the tiebreaker 10-7 against LA. This was San Diego's second win of the PPL season.
In the second team match-up of the day, the Las Vegas Smash faced the Toronto Polar Bears which also came down to a deciding mixed doubles match and was also the first mixed doubles match for Las Vegas of the season. Las Vegas ended up coming out on top against Toronto in the end to remain undefeated heading into Sunday's team match against Cancun.
In the last team matchup on Saturday between the Arkansas Matrix and Cancun Waves, a rain delay forced them to finish play on Sunday. Showing once again that they are the team that goes the distance, Arkansas put on a show in the men's doubles capturing the win with the Cancun women fighting back hard in their match to even things at one match each and forcing another deciding mixed doubles tiebreaking match. After a very lengthy, and intense match, Arkansas came out on top in the mixed doubles match and team matchup against Cancun.

Mixed Doubles the Deciding W for All Matchups Saturday

<h3>Sports and Entertainment Industry Veteran Rick Di Gironimo also Named Owner of the Toronto Franchise</h3>

Today, the <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">Pro Padel League</a> (PPL) – North America's first professional Padel league – is excited to announce that former Major League Soccer (MLS) Star and MLS Most Valuable Player, Sebastian Giovinco, has been named a Team Owner of the Toronto Polar Bears. The ownership group includes Josh Garr, President of <a href="https://www.apialarm.com/">a.p.i. ALARM Inc</a>. – Canada's largest private Security Company offering residential and commercial security systems and surveillance systems. Joining Giovinco and Garr in the ownership group will be sports and entertainment industry veteran Rick Di Gironimo, CEO, Group of Companies, including Versus Sports Management & Entertainment and Versus Soccer League, Trio Sportsplex, and the Juventus Academy Toronto.
Giovinco, an Italian former professional soccer player who played as a forward, began his professional career with Italian club Juventus in Serie B in 2006. Signing with the Toronto FC in 2015, the deal made him the League's highest paid player. Among his trophies with the club are three Canadian Championships and the MLS Cup. Individually, he won the MLS Golden Boot, MLS Newcomer of the Year Award, MLS MVP Award, the George Gross Memorial Trophy for the most valuable player of the Canadian Championship, and the CONCACAF Champions League Golden Ball. Giovinco left the Toronto FC as the club's all-time top goal scorer. Later, in 2019, Giovinco joined Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal where he won the AFC Champions League in his first year with the team and the Saudi Pro League and King Cup in his second season. At the international level, Giovinco made his debut with the Italy senior side in 2011 and has since collected over 20 caps. He later took part at UEFA Euro 2012 where he won a runners-up medal. At the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, Giovinco won a bronze medal.
"I am excited to be a part of the ownership group for the first Pro Padel League franchise in Canada," said Sebastian Giovinco, Team Owner of the Toronto Polar Bears. "I look forward to the upcoming season with the Toronto Polar Bears."
The PPL's first Player Draft was held on March 20th and received approximately 500 hundred applications from top North American and international players from Australia, Asia, South America, the United Kingdom, and Europe. The PPL's inaugural season will kick-off in May of 2023 with seven teams and conclude with the PPL CUP in June of 2023 where the four best teams will compete for the title. 
"It is an amazing opportunity to be involved from the ground level with the Pro Padel League and support the only Canadian team in one of the fastest growing sports in the world," commented Josh Garr, Team Owner of the Toronto Polar Bears. "We are honored to have Sebastian Giovinco and Rick Di Gironimo on our ownership team and be involved in growing Padel in Canada."
Joining the ownership group with Garr and Giovinco is Di Gironimo who is a sports and entertainment industry veteran. Since 1992, Di Gironimo has been convening, coordinating, and running leagues for soccer and ball hockey organizations in Ontario. In addition to owning and operating a soccer specialty store (which landed him a position as a national franchise chain retailer) and becoming a facility manager of a sports complex, in 2008 Di Gironimo started his own management company called Versus Sports Management & Entertainment (VSME) and Versus Soccer League. Still overseeing the operations today, VSME currently manages and operates the Adidas soccer fields in affiliation with Adidas Canada along with men's, women's, and youth leagues that have a total membership base of 5,000. Following this in 2010, Di Gironimo opened Trio Sportsplex (a 93,500 square foot complex) and, in 2017, he partnered with one of the biggest soccer clubs in the world, Juventus FC. Di Gironimo now owns and operates the Juventus Academy Toronto player development program along with Giovinco and together are taking the program to another level of professionalism. Later this year, Giovinco and Di Gironimo will be opening the first Padel courts in Toronto called T10 Padel. 
"Sebastian and I are very excited to be a part of the Toronto Polar Bear ownership group. Our objective is to build a dynasty franchise and win the PPL Cup," added Di Gironimo, Team Owner of the Toronto Polar Bears.
The PPL's mission is to create a premier sports league providing a national stage for the sport while generating nationwide awareness and excitement for Padel. Something that has never been done before, the PPL will provide players and fans with a new platform that showcases Padel and grows participation in the sport. 
Currently, Padel has <a href="https://tenniscreative.com/padel-statistics/#:~:text=Global%20Padel%20Statistics%202022&amp;text=According%20to%20the%20FIP%20(International,recognises%20300%2C000%20federated%20padel%20players.">over 25 million players worldwide</a> and is growing in popularity in the U.S. with the number of Padel courts set to double in 2023. <a href="http://www.padelusa.org/Page.aspx?id=30">Over 8 million players are projected to be playing in the U.S. by 2030</a>. The PPL will enable players, coaches, team owners, facility owners, broadcasters, fans, sponsors, and brands to all be involved in, and capitalize on, the sport's explosive growth. Dedicated to celebrating Padel's Spanish roots, the League has made VAMOS the PPL's official slogan. For more information on the PPL, visit: <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">https://propadelleague.com/</a>. VAMOS!

MLS Star Sebastian Giovinco Joins Toronto Polar Bears

Tickets On Sale Now for the 2025 Season Championship
NEW YORK — September 26, 2025 — The Pro Padel League (PPL), the world's top professional padel league, today announced that its 2025 season championship, the City's Cup Finals, will be held at the world-renowned Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City from Thursday, October 16, through Sunday, October 19. Tickets are <a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/pro-padel-league-tickets/artist/3963692">on sale now on Ticketmaster</a> for the four-day championship tournament. General admission ticket prices start at $30. VIP ticket prices start at $190 and include prime seating, private lounge access, and a complimentary premium bar.
Hammerstein Ballroom, a historic 35,000-square-foot venue that opened in 1906, has a long track record of hosting iconic shows including the Grateful Dead, David Bowie and Guns N' Roses. It will now serve as the dramatic backdrop for the PPL's biggest stars, including the top seeded men's pair of Agustin Tapia and Federico Chingotto from the Miami Padel Club and the top seeded women's pair of Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea from the Flowrida Goats.
Following a regular season that included events in Miami, San Sebastián (Spain), and Guadalajara (Mexico), plus a first-of-its-kind All-Star exhibition set in the Hamptons' celebrated Wölffer Estate Vineyard, the City's Cup Finals take center stage in the heart of Manhattan.
"Our 2025 schedule featured world-class international destinations, paid homage to the history of the sport, and showcased the global growth prospects of professional padel," said PPL Chief Operating Officer Brian Flinn. "We established new benchmarks for elite athleticism, excitement, hospitality, and production value, and further built a sports and lifestyle brand that is resonating with fans, players, teams, partners, and investors. As we look toward our season-ending championships, we're poised to deliver another extraordinary experience in an unexpected, iconic setting."
The top eight teams in the 2025 PPL overall regular-season standings qualified for the City's Cup Finals, where they will compete in both men's and women's single-elimination tournaments. Each team's men's and women's pairs are seeded based on where they finished in the regular season divisional standings. Matches follow PPL's fast-paced format: best-of-three sets with Golden Point scoring and a 10-point super tiebreak in lieu of a full third set. Each of the eight teams will earn points based on where its men's and women's pairs finish in their respective championship brackets. Men's and women's pairs eliminated in the first round will be placed fifth through eighth based on their respective divisional standings at the conclusion of the regular season. The team with the highest aggregate point total across both divisions will be named 2025 City's Cup Champion.
All matches will be played on a special-edition adidas PPL High Competition Court, featuring a minimalist, pillar-free panoramic structure that enhances player experience and broadcast visibility, specifically designed, engineered, and manufactured by AFP Courts for the PPL City's Cup Finals.

2025 PPL City's Cup Finals Schedule at Hammerstein Ballroom
 
<h3>Wednesday, October 15 – Media Day</h3>
<h3>(Doors Open 9:00 a.m.)</h3>
<ul>
<li>10:00 a.m. – 12 noon</li>
</ul>
<h3>Thursday, October 16 – Quarterfinals 
(Doors Open 3:00 p.m.)</h3>
<ul>
<li>4:00 p.m. – Women: (1) Flowrida vs. (8) Miami</li>
<li>Followed by – Women: (2) San Diego vs. (7) Cancun</li>
<li>Not before 7:00 p.m. – Men: (1) Miami vs. (8) Arkansas</li>
<li>Followed by – Men: (2) San Diego vs. (7) Houston</li>
</ul>
<h3>Friday, October 17 – Quarterfinals 
(Doors Open 3:00 p.m.)</h3>
<ul>
<li>4:00 p.m. – Women: (4) Houston vs. (5) New York</li>
<li>Followed by – Women: (3) Arkansas vs. (6) Las Vegas</li>
<li>Not before 7:00 p.m. – Men: (4) Flowrida vs. (5) Cancun</li>
<li>Followed by – Men: (3) New York vs. (6) Las Vegas</li>
</ul>
<h3>Saturday, October 18 – Semifinals 
(Doors Open 3:00 p.m.)</h3>
<ul>
<li>4:00 p.m. – Women: 1/8 Winner vs. 4/5 Winner</li>
<li>Followed by – Women: 2/7 Winner vs. 3/6 Winner</li>
<li>Not before 7:00 p.m. – Men: 1/8 Winner vs. 4/5 Winner</li>
<li>Followed by – Men: 2/7 Winner vs. 3/6 Winner</li>
</ul>
<h3>Sunday, October 19 – Finals 
(Doors Open 11:00 a.m.)</h3>
<ul>
<li>12:00 noon – Women's Third Place Match</li>
<li>Followed by – Men's Third Place Match</li>
<li>Not before 3:00 p.m. – Women's Championship Match</li>
<li>Followed by – Men's Championship Match</li>
</ul>

New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom to Host  Pro Padel League’s City’s Cup Finals

New York, USA — The magic of the Pro Padel League (PPL) continues to captivate the Big Apple, as The City's Cups: The Finals entered its second day of world-class competition at the iconic Hammerstein Ballroom. The historic venue, one of New York's most stunning and emblematic stages, once again transformed into the global home of padel — delivering a Friday filled with passion, precision, and pure sporting excellence.
After an opening day packed with emotion, Day 2 kept the momentum high with thrilling women's and men's matchups that showcased the league's international talent and intensity.
The day began with the Houston Volts duo Marta Caparros and Marta Barrera facing Andrea Ustero and Adriana Sánchez from the New York Atlantis. The home team delighted local fans, as Ustero and Sánchez delivered a confident performance to take the win 6-3, 6-2.
Next up, Patricia Llaguno and Araceli Martínez of Arkansas Matrix met Marta Ortega and Sofía Araujo from Las Vegas Smash in another high-level encounter. The experienced pair of Ortega and Araujo — known for their chemistry and consistency — secured the victory in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, closing out the women's division for the day.
The focus then shifted to the men's matches, opening with Juan Rubini and Leandro Augsburger of the Flowrida Goats, who faced the powerful Cancún Waves duo Maxi Arce and Franco Dal Bianco. Rubini and Augsburger displayed impressive teamwork and attacking precision, dominating key moments of the match to claim a solid 6-2, 6-4 victory — sealing the Goats' spot among the weekend's top contenders.
To close Friday's action, the crowd witnessed an electrifying battle between Jon Sanz and Lucas Campagnolo representing New York Atlantis, against Gonzalo Alfonso and Francisco Manuel Gil from Las Vegas Smash. In a thrilling first set that went to a tiebreak, Sanz and Campagnolo maintained composure to take it 7-6, and carried that momentum into the second, closing out the match 6-1 — an emphatic finish that sent the New York fans into celebration mode inside the Hammerstein Ballroom.
With the level of play and atmosphere rising each day, New York City continues to establish itself as the epicenter of world padel, proving that the sport's energy and growth have truly taken over the Big Apple.
Tomorrow, Saturday, October 18, promises to deliver even more excitement with the semifinal clashes:
<ul>
<li>
Women's Division: Las Vegas Smash vs. Stingrays and Flowrida Goats vs. New York Atlantis.
</li>
<li>
Men's Division: Miami Padel Club vs. Flowrida Goats and Stingrays vs. New York Atlantis.
</li>
</ul>
The stage is set for a spectacular weekend of padel as the world's best players continue their pursuit of the PPL The City's Cups title — and the heart of New York beats to the rhythm of padel.

New York Shines Again — Day 2 of the PPL The City’s Cups: The Finals

Padel Alto covers the PPL's CBS announcement
Leading US subscription television network CBS Sports Network, part of CBS Entertainment Group (a unit of Paramount Global), will be in charge of broadcasting the final PPL Championship match, the league announced…
<a href="https://padelalto.com/2023/05/25/pro-padel-league-signs-agreement-with-cbs-sports">Read their perspective on Padel Alto</a>

Padel Alto: Pro Padel League signs agreement with CBS Sports

The New York Times By Adam Crafton<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6802339/2025/11/14/padel-us-growth-investment-tennis/?source=athletic_user_shared_article_copylink">Read full article.</a>"I live in a community in Delray Beach, Florida. We had 14 tennis courts, two padel courts and eight pickleball courts. We are now going to have four padel courts, and the way that we can build those additional courts is by converting tennis courts. The sport that is going to suffer at the expense of padel is tennis."David Eisen, one of the newest investors in the North American Pro Padel League (PPL), believes he is at the start of a revolution that will upend the existing order of racket sports. Given he has just acquired the Los Angeles Beat padel franchise, at a valuation of $10 million (£7.6m), it is probably in his interests to say that — and for his community's ratio of tennis courts to padel courts to swing further in his favor.Padel, played on an enclosed court using skills and rules that make it a kind of hybrid of tennis and squash, is experiencing a wave of investment in the United States, with PPL franchises being acquired at rising valuations. The league currently comprises 10 teams in nine cities and one state: Toronto, San Diego, New York, Miami, Las Vegas, Cancun, Los Angeles, Houston, Orlando and Arkansas.U.S. tennis player Frances Tiafoe, who is ranked inside his sport's top 30, recently became an adviser to the New York Atlantics PPL franchise, as part of a funding round that the league said exceeded $2 million. The deal valued the Atlantics at over $10 million, up from the $200,000 entry fee that franchises paid to join the league in 2023.Perhaps this explains Eisen's buoyancy. "I see the league potentially growing by leaps and bounds in valuations," he told The Athletic.Richard Nicolson, the president of the Miami team, pointed to other burgeoning leagues for inspiration. "The numbers are astronomical. If you look at MLS, the WNBA, emerging professional volleyball leagues, or professional bull riding…"For the uninitiated, Professional Bull Riders stages more than 200 live events per year. ESPN reported that it reaches over 285 million households, in more than 60 territories. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6802339/2025/11/14/padel-us-growth-investment-tennis/?source=athletic_user_shared_article_copylink">Read full article.</a>

Padel is growing in the U.S as investment booms. Is its mission to rival  tennis realistic?

<h3>An exclusive three-day event at Wölffer Estate Vineyard, where world-class padel blends with fine wine, culture, and the timeless charm of the Hamptons.&nbsp;</h3>This Saturday, PPL returns with an exclusive event showcasing the world's top padel players. Over three days, fans will enjoy not only world-class competition but also a range of experiences, from a curated food and wine area to a spectacular sunset celebration—all set against the idyllic backdrop of rolling vineyards.&nbsp;The PPL All-Star 2025 will be hosted at Wölffer Estate Vineyard from August 30 to September 1, serving as the final showcase before the Pro Padel League's championship stage: the City's Cup in New York on October 16, where this year's champion will be crowned.&nbsp;Alongside the professional matches, the program will feature amateur tournaments, social and sporting activities, and a vibrant cultural offering with the unmistakable charm that only the Hamptons can provide.&nbsp;Set amid stunning grounds, framed by endless vines and farm stands brimming with summer produce, Wölffer captures the essence of the Hamptons—long synonymous with beaches, art, rosé, sun-drenched courts, and a lively social scene. Add in its rich mix of art, culture, and shopping, and the stage is set for an unforgettable weekend.&nbsp;Whether you come for the All-Star Game, the courts, or the coastline, the Hamptons offers the perfect blend of sport, gastronomy, and culture—an experience elevated by nature, rosé, and a breathtaking sunset.&nbsp;Watch from HomeCan't make it to the Hamptons? Enjoy every moment of the PPL All-Star 2025 live from your home, with full coverage, highlights directly to your screen.&nbsp;

Padel Meets the Hamptons: The PPL All-Star Experience

The Hamptons turned into the epicenter of padel with the Pro Padel League All-Star event, featuring thrilling battles, top USPA talent, and unforgettable matches that had fans on the edge of their seats.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Pro Padel League All-Star in the Hamptons 2025 delivered everything fans expected: intensity, drama, and world-class padel action. With top athletes from the PPL and the U.S. Padel Association (USPA), the event showcased why padel continues to grow as one of the most exciting sports in the U.S.&nbsp;In one of the headline matches, Tolito Aguirre (Los Angeles Beat) and Nico Agritelley (USPA) defeated Alex Chozas (San Diego Stingrays) and Matías Segura (USPA) in a tight three-set battle, dominating the first and third sets to close it out 6-3, 5-7, 6-3.The women's showdown didn't disappoint either. Marta Barrera (Houston Volts) and Jordana Luján (USPA) claimed victory over Marta Caparrós (Houston Volts) and Astrid Gehres (USPA) after an electrifying clash decided in a super tiebreak: 5-7, 7-5, 10-3.&nbsp; The action wrapped up with an all-USPA exhibition match, where Nico Agritelley and Clementina Riobueno edged past Raúl Ruiz and Marta Morga in a thrilling single-set duel that finished 8-7.The Hamptons All-Star 2025 was more than an exhibition—it was a celebration of padel's rise in the U.S., blending elite competition with the unique lifestyle of the East Coast.&nbsp;

Padel Takes Over the Hamptons: Pro Padel League All-Star Results

<h3>PPL Announces Team Groupings for Final 2024 Regular Season Event with</h3>

<h3>Top-Ranked Teams Going Head-to-Head Throughout the Week</h3>

AAUGUST 15, 2024, SAN DIEGO – Today, the <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">Pro Padel League (PPL)</a>, North America's first and only professional padel league, is announcing their <a href="https://propadelleague.com/2024-event-3/">Order of Play</a> for their final 2024 regular season event taking place in San Diego at the award-winning Barnes Tennis Center. Set to start on Monday, August 19th, padel's biggest global superstars will headline the opening day of play including Federico Chingotto (world no. 4) making his PPL season debut for the New York Atlantics along with Gonzalo Alfonso (world no. 1 doubles team) of the Las Vegas Smash, Tolito Aguirre (world no.1 doubles team) of the Los Angeles BEAT, and Martin Di Nenno (world no. 6) of the Flowrida Goats.
"Our PPL event in San Diego is going to have unbelievable competition from the game's biggest stars, including two world number one players," said Marcos del Pilar, PPL Commissioner. "Throughout the week, we will have incredible matches and exciting entertainment showcasing the high caliber of players a part of the League. The PPL has tremendous momentum right now and is continuing to attract worldwide interest while growing the game across North America."
Starting Monday, August 19th, with round robin matches taking place through Friday, August 23rd, the semifinals will be held Saturday, August 24th and the final on Sunday, August 25th. The competition format will include men's doubles, women's doubles, and a mixed doubles match.
The opening day of play on Centre Court will feature an exciting matchup between the Las Vegas Smash and their top players Marta Ortega (world no. 6 and former world no. 1) along with Gonzalo Alfonso (world no. 1) taking on the Flowrida Goats' stellar roster of players including Gemma Triay Pons (world no. 3), Martin Di Nenno (world no. 6), and Aranzazu Osoro (world no. 17). In addition, the Miami Padel Club and their top-ranked American players Jose Arizpe (no. 9 in the U.S.) and Paloma Cortina (no. 6 in the U.S.) will go up against the Toronto Polar Bears featuring Coki Nieto (world no. 17) and Victoria Iglesias (world no. 28) on Grandstand in the other opening match of the day.
Following this, the Arkansas Matrix including top player Patricia Llaguno Zielinski (world no. 13) will face the rising stars on the Houston Volts including Claudia Jensen (world no. 12) and Claudia Fernández (world no.7). In the last match of the day on Centre Court, global padel star Federico Chingotto (world no. 4) will make his PPL season debut for the New York Atlantics when they go up against the Cancun Waves who has Alejandra Salazar (world no. 10) on their roster.
On Tuesday, the League's top-ranked team, the Los Angeles BEAT, will play first match on Grandstand against the Cancun Waves when top-ranked padel players Tolito Aguirre (world no.1) and Jessica Castello (world no. 8) of the BEAT take on Carlos Daniel Gutierrez (world no. 10) and Veronica Versada (world no. 15) who is also a top player on the Cancun Waves. In the first match of the day on Centre Court, the highly anticipated matchup between the Miami Padel Club and the New York Atlantics will take place.
Other exciting matches set to take place throughout the week include a showdown on Wednesday between the top two teams in the League when the Los Angeles BEAT (no. 1) goes head-to-head with the Miami Padel Club (no. 2).
With the ten PPL teams representing some of the most iconic cities in North America at Taktika Padel, they will compete for a chance to qualify for the PPL Cup in November.
The team standings after the first two PPL regular season events, and the official team groupings for San Diego, (LINK PAGE ON THE PPL SITE WITH THE GROUPS) are as follows:
Group A – White Group:

<ul>
<li>Team 1: Orlando (no. 4)</li>

<li>Team 2: Las Vegas (no. 3)</li>

<li>Team 3: Arkansas (no. 5)</li>

<li>Team 4: Houston (no. 8)</li>

<li>Team 5: San Diego (no. 9)</li>
</ul>

Group B – Gold Group:

<ul>
<li>Team 1: Los Angeles (no. 1)</li>

<li>Team 2: Miami (no. 2)</li>

<li>Team 3: Cancun (no. 10)</li>

<li>Team 4: New York (no. 6)</li>

<li>Team 5: Toronto (no. 7)</li>
</ul>

Showcasing the game's best padel players and powerhouses, over 60% of the players in the PPL are ranked top 50 in the world. Concluding the final PPL regular season event in San Diego, the top eight teams in the <a href="https://ppl2024e1-4c67cc9998a9.herokuapp.com/">League standings</a> will advance to the PPL Cup being held in November. Tickets are <a href="https://propadelleague.com/tickets/">now available</a> and include general admission, reserved seating, VIP, and week-long passes.
The mission of the PPL is to create the most compelling version of padel for sports fans in North America with the new league providing the biggest stage for professional padel players across the continent. The PPL is the first of its kind, and the only professional padel league in the world, to feature team-based competition in a unique and engaging, city-based, franchise format.

Padel’s Biggest Global Superstars Headline Opening Day 

Investment by Figueras Supports Team's Growth in Palm Beach as Padel Booms in the U.S. 
Goats PPL II Squad to Kick Off Season at Miami Open on March 15
The Florida Goats, one of the most successful franchises in the Pro Padel League (PPL), today announced that international polo star Nacho Figueras has joined the team's ownership group through a significant investment. Padel is the world's fastest-growing sport and is rapidly gaining traction across North America, with Palm Beach emerging as one of the sport's most dynamic new markets. The Goats recently relocated from Orlando to Palm Beach following a historic run in the Pro Padel League, capturing the inaugural PPL City's Cup in 2024 and finishing first in the 2025 regular-season standings.
"I've dedicated my life to sport, first through polo and now through padel," said Figueras. "Padel has always been an important part of life in Argentina, where I grew up, and it's incredible to see how quickly the sport is growing in the U.S. Palm Beach already has a thriving padel community, and it's the perfect place to help it grow even further. I'm thrilled to be part of building something special with the Goats."
"We are thrilled to welcome Nacho into the Goats ownership, as he embodies everything about the culture we are establishing for the team," said Florida Goats Owner & Chairman Steven Levin. "From our earliest conversations, it was evident that Nacho would be the perfect partner. He represents a lifestyle brand that speaks to our target audience, and his passion for the game, Argentinian roots, strong local connections, and business acumen will play a key role in the growth and expansion of our franchise"
Leveraging momentum from its first two seasons of competition, the Florida Goats are positioned for a strong 2026 campaign beginning July 9, when the Pro Padel League season opens in New York, followed by events in Los Angeles (August 13–16), Playa del Carmen (September 24–27), and Guadalajara (November 19–22). The season will culminate in neighboring Miami, where The City's Cup Finals will be held December 3–6.
The Goats' current roster for the 2026 PPL season features top-ranked women's players Gemma Triay and Paula Josemaría Martín, while the men's side is anchored by stars Leandro Augsburger and Jon Sanz.
While the 2026 PPL season begins in July with five events, the Goats' PPL II team will kick off its campaign March 15 at the Miami Open. Launched earlier this year, PPL II is a player development initiative designed to identify, support, and elevate the next generation of men's and women's padel players in North America. When the Goats take the court at the Miami Open for the inaugural PPL II tournament, they will be led by the No. 1 overall pick in the first-ever PPL II Draft, Vinny Di Francesco, along with second-round selection Miguel Briega. The pair will play their first match against the Los Angeles Beat on Sunday, March 15 at 3 p.m. ET.
The Pro Padel League continues to build momentum as investment and interest in the sport accelerate globally. PPL franchises the New York Atlantics and Los Angeles Beat were recently valued at more than $10 million. Figueras is the latest athlete to invest in a PPL club, joining ATP tennis star Francis Tiafoe and AFC Ajax goalkeeper Maarten Paes. Additionally, prominent investors across sports and business have backed PPL teams and the league, including Edward Rogers, chair of the Toronto Blue Jays and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, who recently purchased a minority stake in the PPL's Toronto Polar Bears.

POLO ICON NACHO FIGUERAS INVESTS IN FLORIDA GOATS OF THE PRO PADEL LEAGUE

By: Lee McLaughlan
Women's world No 8 Sofia Araujo was the highest ranked player picked in this year's highly anticipated Pro Padel League draft.
The 29-year-old Portuguese star, who was a member of the winning Hexagon Cup team earlier this month, was selected by the San Diego Stingrays who had the third pick in the first round of the 2024 PPL Draft.
Having picked the highest ranked player, the Stingrays surprised everyone with their second round choice – Great Britain's Louie Harris who is ranked 446th in the world. However, the 21-year-old had a strong domestic season and was named the LTA No.1 male in December.
The 2023 PPL Champions, the Las Vegas Smash, went for 27-year-old Argentinean Gonzalo Alfonso and 24-year-old Spaniard Ignacio Vilarino, who is ranked 59th in the world.
2023 PPL Finalists, the Cancun Waves, who will be looking to go one further this year, went for the experienced Carolina Navarro as their first pick. They will be hoping the 47-year-old Swedish veteran, ranked 30th in the world, will bring her winning touch to the team. Navarro is one of padel's most successful players. She was the women's world . 1 for nine years and has won 100 international titles. Also joining the Mexican-based team, is Spain's 27-year-old Salva Oria who is 107th in the men's rankings.
This season's newcomers the Houston Volts, New York Atlantics and Flowrida Goats all had the opportunity to draft three players, courtesy of having the first picks in the expansion round. However, only the Volts drafted a full quota of three players with the Atlantics and Goats passing in the second round.
The Volts, the newest franchise to the PPL, went for a trio of young Spaniards who are expected to be amongst the next generation of stars. Claudia Fernandez Sanchez had the honor of being the first pick in the draft from more than 300 hopefuls. Sanchez, who turns 18-years-old later this month, is already ranked 24th in the world. She will be joined by 20-year-old Francisco Guerrero who is ranked 53rd in the men's standings with 22-year-old Marta Caparros completing the trio. She is currently ranked 35th in the world.
In contrast to the Volts, The Goats went for experience as they drafted Victor Ruiz who is the highest ranked male picked. The 34-year-old Spaniard is currently ranked 16th. He was joined by 40-something Nicolas Clerc, who is making a return to the PPL having played for Los Angeles Beat last season. Clerc is the USA Seniors Team Coach.
The Atlantics have the youngest player in the 2024 Draft selecting Spain's Andrea Ustero, who had her 16th birthday in December 2023. However, the teenager belies her age and is already ranked inside the world's top 40. Their second pick was also very astute as they recruited 34-year-old Argentinean Ramiro Moyana Toledo who is ranked 24th.
This season, there will be a return to PPL for Daniela Ruiz who was the final pick in the draft. The 27-year-old American, a member of the USA team at the 2022 World Championships and plays her padel in the US, will again wear the team colors of Toronto Polar Bears. The Canadian side had the honor of the opening pick in round one and selected Spanish 17-year-old Noemi Aguilar who is ranked 66th in the world.
For the Los Angeles Beat, they used the draft wisely with two solid picks. Spain's Jon Sanz, who is pushing for a spot in the world's top 20 men's rankings, will be joined by 22-year-old Italian Carolina Orsi. Italy's No 1 female player is currently ranked 27th in the world. 
The Miami Padel Club gave Spain's Jose Jimenez an early 20th birthday present when they chose him in the second round. The Spaniard, who is ranked just outside the men's top 100, celebrates his birthday next week. He will be joined by fellow Spaniard and women's world no 21, Lucia Martinez Gomez.
Finally, the Arkansas Matrix is another team who have put their faith in a Spanish duo in the draft. Their first pick was Araceli Martinez who is ranked 45th in women's standings. They also chose 23-year-old Inigo Jofre, who is currently sitting at 94 in the men's list.
A total of 21 players were drafted – 11 women and 10 men. Players from seven different countries were chosen, 14 of them Spanish.
Following the draft, Marcos del Pilar, co-founder and commissioner of the Pro Padel League said: 
"We could not be more excited to have some of the best players in the history of the game choosing to compete in the PPL this season. The PPL was created to highlight the amazing sport of padel for North American consumers and, as a byproduct of this, we are thrilled that the sport will grow along with our league. With the completion of the 2024 PPL Draft, we are now set for an incredible season of competition to start in April."
The league, which has secured a $1m prize purse for the 2024 season, will feature four rounds of matches, two in April and two in August, before the PPL Cup final in November.

Post Draft Analysis

the <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">Pro Padel League</a> (PPL) – North America's first professional Padel league – is excited to announce the acquisition of the Las Vegas franchise led by Henry Strasser and Rick Belcastro. Joining the ownership group is Gavin Maloof, a successful American businessman, who has been named a Team Owner of the Las Vegas franchise.
Strasser is one of three Principals of Phantom Developments, a fifty-year-old real estate company that owns and manages commercial and industrial property and develops high-rise residential condominiums. Co-founding the Las Vegas franchise with Strasser is Belcastro who held a highly decorated and successful executive career in the global private banking and hedge fund industry. Belcastro retired in 2016 and continues to enjoy direct investing and consulting with ultra-high net worth friends and families.
The PPL is the next major sports league to make Las Vegas home. Over the last five years, <a href="https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/explosion-of-sports-in-las-vegas-attracting-attention-of-sports-retailers-2727578/">Las Vegas has welcomed several professional sports teams</a> including the NHL's Las Vegas Golden Knights (2017), the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces (2018), and the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders (2020.) In addition, Las Vegas will host the inaugural Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix in November of 2023 and, in 2024, will host the Super Bowl followed by the NCAA Final Four in 2028. 
"Las Vegas is a premier location for the League to expand their presence with the Las Vegas team and grow the Padel community in the U.S.," said Marcos Del Pilar, PPL League Commissioner. "Padel is the next major sport to be a part of the city's explosive growth of professional sports."
Maloof, a member of the prominent Maloof family from Las Vegas, is known for his family's longstanding business success in the United States beginning with the distribution rights for Coors Brewing in the 1930s. Following this, Maloof and his family were owners of the National Basketball Association (NBA) team the Houston Rockets from 1979-1982 with the Rockets making the NBA Finals in 1981. Additionally, they were owners of the Sacramento Kings NBA team from 1998-2013 and are currently minority owners of the National Hockey League (NHL) team the Vegas Golden Knights who made it to the Stanley Cup Final in their premiere season (2018). In 2008, Maloof founded the Maloof Money Cup with his brother Joe Maloof for both professional and amateur skateboarders.
"The ownership group is excited to bring the PPL and Padel to Vegas to players and fans who live in the area or are visiting," commented Henry Strasser, Owner of the Las Vegas Franchise. "We are proud to welcome Gavin Maloof to the Las Vegas team and to have a businessman of his stature, and with his extensive experience in professional sports, be a part of our team." 
In Las Vegas, the Maloof family opened two casinos – the Palms Casino Resort and Fiesto Rancho – and created American entertainment development and production company Maloof Productions that is best known for producing Living Lohan, a primetime reality series that aired on E! in 2008. 
"I am excited to be a part of the Las Vegas franchise ownership team with Henry Strasser and be involved in the explosive growth of Padel in the U.S. from the ground level," said Gavin Maloof, Owner of the Las Vegas franchise. "Padel is on fire right now, and I believe in the success of the sport in North America with the League having world class Padel players competing this season."
The PPL's first Player Draft will take place on March 20th at 1:00 p.m. EST and will be livestreamed via <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp_4XJCHdhI">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/propadelleague">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/propadelleague/">Instagram</a> for players and fans to watch in real time. A historical milestone for the League, the PPL received approximately 500 hundred applications from top North American and international players from Australia, Asia, South America, the United Kingdom, and Europe. 
The PPL's inaugural season will kick-off in May of 2023 with seven teams and conclude with the PPL CUP in June of 2023 where the four best teams will compete for the title. 
The PPL's mission is to create a premier sports league providing a national stage for the sport while generating nationwide awareness and excitement for Padel. Something that has never been done before, the PPL will provide players and fans with a new platform that showcases Padel and grows participation in the sport. 
Currently, Padel has <a href="https://tenniscreative.com/padel-statistics/#:~:text=Global%20Padel%20Statistics%202022&amp;text=According%20to%20the%20FIP%20(International,recognises%20300%2C000%20federated%20padel%20players.">over 25 million players worldwide</a> and is growing in popularity in the U.S. with the number of Padel courts set to double in 2023. <a href="http://www.padelusa.org/Page.aspx?id=30">Over 8 million players are projected to be playing in the U.S. by 2030</a>. The PPL will enable players, coaches, team owners, facility owners, broadcasters, fans, sponsors, and brands to all be involved in, and capitalize on, the sport's explosive growth.
Dedicated to celebrating Padel's Spanish roots, the League has made VAMOS the PPL's official slogan. For more information on the PPL, visit: <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">https://propadelleague.com/</a>. VAMOS!

PPL Announces Las Vegas Franchise Acquisition, Ownership Group to Include Gavin Maloof

Padel, a growing racquet sport, is set to make its debut in Tampa Bay with the Pro Padel League (PPL) holding its inaugural season at the Sarah Vande Berg Tennis & Wellness Center in Zephyrhills. The PPL, North America's first professional padel league, will begin on May 13 and take place over five weekends, with the championship weekend scheduled for June 10-11. Padel, a popular sport in Spain and globally, is a hybrid of tennis, squash, and pickleball. The league will feature 84 players from teams representing Arkansas, Cancun, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, San Diego, and Toronto.
Read the <a href="https://www.tampabeacon.com/pasco_county/new-sports-league-to-make-debut-at-svb-tennis-center/article_1480c84e-e5d9-11ed-b37c-6759c98e9594.html">full article in the Tampa Beacon</a>

PPL Coverage in The Tampa Beacon

Padel, a racket-based sport similar to tennis and squash, is set to take off in Canada with the launch of the North American Pro Paddle League. Padel is already popular in Europe and South America, and the league aims to expand the sport in North America. The league held its inaugural draft earlier this year, with seven franchises selecting from 500 players worldwide. The final roster of each team will include four players, two men and two women, and four alternates. The Toronto Polar Bears are the league's first and only Canadian team, and former Toronto FC midfielder Sebastian Giovinco is one of its owners. 
The padel rackets have foam on the interior and carbon composite on the exterior, and padel courts are surrounded by glass walls. The pro padel league season starts in May and ends in June, with the winning team receiving the PPL cup.
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PPL Coverage on CBC

It was an exhilarating opening weekend of competition for the inaugural season of the PPL! The Miami Padel Club made a strong statement of intent early on the first day of play, winning both the men's and women's matches against the Toronto Polar Bears. The Cancun Waves and LA Beat then went head-to-head in a long-drawn battle of intense Padel action, with both the men's and women's matches ultimately swinging in favor of Cancun. The final match of the day saw the women's teams from the Las Vegas Smash and Arkansas Matrix face off, with Arkansas ultimately taking the win. Matrix player Egle Petrauskaite gave everything and more that she had in the match, and, after capturing match point with her teammate Cata Tenorio, her teammates needed to help her off the court due to the leg cramps she was suffering from.
Sunday began with the Arkansas vs. Vegas Men's match, which had been delayed by rain on Saturday night. With Vegas capturing the match, it led to the first-ever Mixed Double's Tiebreaker in the history of the PPL, with Vegas taking the win. Meanwhile, the San Diego Stingrays played their first match of the weekend against the Toronto Polar Bears with the Stingrays getting the win in both the men's and women's matches. The Miami Padel Club then took on the Cancun Waves who offered some tough competition for the Miami, leading to some of the most exciting rallies and points of the weekend. Miami ultimately took the win in both the men's and women's matches. After a short break, the Arkansas Matrix then returned to the court, this time against the Los Angeles Beat. Arkansas won the women's match and LA won the men's match, leading to the second mixed tiebreaker of the weekend. The sun quickly faded during the mixed match though, resulting in Arkansas's favor under the court lights. With both of their matches going to a mixed tiebreaker, the Arkansas players ultimately spent a collective total of 23 hours on court during weekend one.
After the first weekend of play, Miami currently remains undefeated and leads the season scoreboard as we head into weekend two starting May 20th. 

Ana Maria Cabrejas and Anna Cortilles celebrate their win for the Cancun Waves against the Los Angeles Beat.

Opening Weekend of Play Highlights

North America's Inaugural Professional Padel League Strives to Amplify the Sport's U.S. Presence
As the first professional padel league in North America, we're passionately dedicated to amplifying the sport's popularity across the U.S. Padel's global community is ever-growing, with countless players worldwide already enthralled by this dynamic sport. Now, North American enthusiasts are eagerly rallying behind the launch of our professional league.
CBS News correspondent Vladimir Duthiers recently delved into this exciting development. In a special segment, he interviewed former top-ranked tennis icon Andy Murray to understand his investment in padel. The feature also took viewers inside New York City's premier padel club, offering a firsthand look at the appeal and nuances of this captivating sport.
We invite you to watch the CBS News segment to learn more about our league and the promising future of padel in North America.

PPL Featured on CBS Mornings

Starting tomorrow, May 11, Bally Sports Regional Networks will be re-airing the exhilarating finals of PPL 1 and PPL 2 that took place last month at the ULTRA CLUB in Miami, FL. From now through June 6th, both PPL finals featuring the world's best professional padel players can be viewed on Bally Sports Regional Networks across the U.S. in various regions including:

<ul>
<li>Bally Sports Detroit </li>

<li>Bally Sports Florida</li>

<li>Bally Sports Great Lakes </li>

<li>Bally Sports Midwest</li>

<li>Bally Sports North </li>

<li>Bally Sports Ohio</li>

<li>Bally Sports San Diego </li>

<li>Bally Sports SoCal </li>

<li>Bally Sports South</li>

<li>Bally Sports Southeast</li>

<li>Bally Sports Southwest</li>

<li>Bally Sports Sun </li>

<li>Bally Sports West</li>

<li>Bally Sports Wisconsin</li>
</ul>

Airings are scheduled to begin May 11 with the finals of PPL 1 airing at 1p.m. CT on Bally Sports Midwest in the St. Louis/Indianapolis region of country and at 2p.m. PT on Bally Sports SoCal in Los Angeles. For additional airtimes of PPL 1 and PPL 2 around the country, viewers can check their local listings and their Bally Sports Regional Network.
In addition, Bally Sports Regional Network affiliates MSG Network and Marquee Sports Network will also be showing the finals from the PPL's first two season events in Miami.
For fans who might've missed the finals of the first two PPL season events of the year, or those want to re-live all the exciting on-court action, they can now watch the Miami Padel Club take on the 2023 defending champions, the Las Vegas Smash, and the Los Angeles BEAT versus the Flowrida Goats. 
In the first final of the season between Miami and Las Vegas, Miami women's duo featuring world no. 1 Ariana Sanchez Fallada/Marta Talavan goes up against Marta Ortega/Alejandra Alonso de Villa of Las Vegas followed by the Miami men's team including world no. 4 Augustin Tapia/Jon Sanz who take on Las Vegas' Gonzalo Alfonso/Pablo Huerta.
In the PPL's second final of the season in Miami, the Los Angeles BEAT bring the heat against the Flowrida Goats. First up in this head-to-head, the BEAT's women's doubles team featuring world no. 8 Jessica Castello/ Eli Amatrain go up against the Goats' women's team including world no. 13 Alayeto Aranzazu Osoro/Maria Sanchez. Following this in the men's doubles action, the BEAT's men's team including world no. 5 Tolito Aguirre/Javi Leal take on the Goats' men's duo Pablo Lijo/Victor Ruiz in order to push the championships to a deciding mixed doubles tiebreaker.
To watch both PPL finals from the start of the season in Miami, check your local listings for airings on the Bally Sports Regional Networks. For all the latest PPL news including the upcoming season events, check back <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">here</a> or follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/propadelleague/">Instagram</a>.

PPL Miami Finals Set to Re-Air on Bally Sports

As the PPL's historical, inaugural season comes to an end, we are excited to share that the PPL has been nominated for a World Padel Award in the "Best Innovation" category! 
Presented by Padel Spain, the World Padel Awards recognize the most outstanding leaders in their sector and those who are having an impact on the sport and its growth throughout the year. Candidates in each category are nominated by an Advisory Committee of recognized prestige within the world of padel, and winners in each category will be chosen based on those with the most number of votes by fans and supporters around the world. 
In 2023, the PPL created the most compelling version of padel for sports fans in North America with the new league providing the biggest stage for aspiring padel players across the continent. With seven franchises competing in their first season of play, the PPL has grown to ten franchises ahead of the 2024 season starting.
Recently holding their All-Star Game, the PPL is the first of its kind, and the only professional padel tour in the world, to feature team-based competition in a unique and engaging, city-based, franchise format. 
Global celebrities and professional athletes a part of the PPL include Daddy Yankee (Orlando franchise owner), who is one of the best-selling Latin music artists known as the "King of Reggaeton," 2009 US Open Champion Juan Martin Del Potro (Strategic Advisor to the Miami Padel Club), former ATP #2 singles player Tommy Haas (San Diego Stingrays owner), international soccer star Miguel Layun (Cancun Waves owner), and MLS MVP Sebastian Giovinco (Toronto Polar Bears owner). Voting for the World Padel Awards is open until December 31st. To <a href="http://www.padelspain.net/world-padel-awards/index.php#votar">vote for the PPL</a> in the "Best Innovation" category, <a href="http://www.padelspain.net/world-padel-awards/index.php#votar">click here</a>.

PPL Nominated for World Padel Awards – Vote Today!

It's described as a cross between tennis, squash, and racquetball.
"It's the second biggest sport in Europe after soccer," said Pascal Collard, owner of the Sarah Vande Berg Tennis & Wellness Center.
"Great workout and a lot of fun. Very social," said former professional tennis star Jared Palmer.
"It's an easy sport to play and you can use the glass," said Collard.
<a href="https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-pasco/zephyrhills-hosts-pro-padel-league-tournament-featuring-pro-tennis-stars">Read the Full Article on ABC Action News Tampa Bay</a>

PPL on ABC Action News

This week, the World Padel Tour (WPT) held their last competition in history, bringing the best players in the world to Barcelona one last time at the WPT Masters.
With the top 16 players competing for the title in each draw, two PPL players were in at the WPT Masters including Federico Chingotto (New York Atlantics) in the men's draw and Aranzazu Osoro (Flowrida Goats) in the women's draw.
Prior to the start of the event, Chingotto and his partner Pacquito Navarro announced their plans to go their separate ways. Their dream though, before ending their career together, was to win the WPT Masters. After reaching the finals of numerous events before the Master's Final, this was also Navarro's first run in ten years towards capturing a non-title season, and the team's last chance to win a title together.
Reaching the finals after a stellar performance in the semifinals, Chingotto/Navarro lost only one game in the first set against Ale Galan and Juan Lebron (who have won five out of the eight WPT titles since the summer) in the final. Following a close second set with breaks of serve exchanged between the teams, Paquito/Navarro prevailed winning 6-1, 6-4, to capture the WPT Masters and achieve their dream together.
In the women's draw, Aranzazu Osoro (Flowrida Goats) and her partner Jessica Castello reached the women's final after an impressive run in the draw and by defeating Gemma Triay and Marta Ortega in the semifinals. Going up against Delfi Brea and Bea Gonzalez in the championship match, Brea/Gonzalez used their skillful play and stable game to defeat Castello/Osoro 6-4, 6-1, and win their fourth straight title together.
With the 2024 season coming up soon, make sure to stay updated on the latest news announces from the PPL including when and where you can watch Federico Chingotto and Aranzazu Osoro in action in North America!

PPL Players Unstoppable at WPT Masters, Chingotto Capture Men’s Title, Osoro the Women’s Finalists

Host Davis Jamieson has regulars Keith Stein and Marcos Del Pilar on to introduce and rave about LA Beat co-owner Christ Ishoo and his amazing story. Christ talks LA Beat celebrity influence and how he thinks LA is the front runner in the inaugural PPL Cup chase.

PPL Podcast: Can’t Stop The Beat

Davis Jamieson has The Commissioner, Marcos Del Pilar and Vegas Smash GM, Alejandro Hernandez on to discuss the first ever Pro Padel League draft. They discuss the first overall pick and next steps before the hunt for the PPL Cup begins in May.

PPL Podcast: Draft Day

Host Davis Jamieson chats with special guest Luis Estrada from the LA Beat about the matches that have been played so far. Luis even provides insight into the strategies that teams could employ and predictions are made for the finals.

PPL Podcast: Drop A Beat!

Host Davis Jamieson is sweating it up in Tampa Bay for the inaugural season of the Pro Padel League. First round picks, Paloma Cortina and Jose Arizpe, join the podcast to discuss their excitement for the event to start.

PPL Podcast: Game On

San Diego Stingrays co-owner Ryan Redondo does some name-dropping with host Davis Jamieson and discusses the PPL Player's Draft and what to expect as we head into the inaugural PPL Cup beginning May 13th. We discuss some of the high-ranked North American picks from the draft and how they will gel with the international talent they will be paired with.

PPL Podcast: Make way for the Stingrays

Host Davis Jamieson and Producer Mike dive deep into all things Miami Padel Club. Davis discusses top signing Marta Marrero and breaks down some other teams' roster.

PPL Podcast: Miami Padel Club

Host Davis Jamieson has PPL Co-Founder Keith Stein and Arkansas Matrix owners Barbara Hudson, Shannon Hudson and Johan Den Toom, to discuss the history of the family, how they came about buying a PPL Franchise and the upcoming draft.

PPL Podcast: Padel Enters The Matrix

Host Davis Jamieson and Toronto Mike chat with guests Adrian Morales and Mariano Cabrera from the Toronto Polar Bears. As manager, Adrian explains the strategy behind drafting all North American players, including Mariano, a top ranked American. Everyone gives their predictions on who will make the playoffs and how exciting the finals will be.

PPL Podcast: Polar Express

Host Davis Jamieson and Producer Mike discuss what happened in the PPL over the past week, and what's coming down the pipe. The PPL Pandemonium is palpable!

PPL Podcast: Weekly PPL Roundup

<h2>Tickets Now On-Sale!</h2>

Next month, the Pro Padel League's (PPL) 2024 regular season continues in sunny San Diego with seven days of intense action and drama as the world's best padel players battle for the chance to qualify for the 2024 PPL Cup. 
From August 19th-25th, the game's biggest powerhouses and padel stars will be playing for over $150,000 in prize money at Taktika Padel located at the award-winning Barnes Tennis Center. The schedule for the PPL's final regular season event is as follows:
August 19th -23rd: Round Robin – matches starting daily at 10:00am PT
August 24th: Semi-finals – matches starting at 3:00pm PT
August 25th: Finals and 3rd/4th Place – matches starting at 11:00am PT
<a href="https://propadelleague.com/tickets/">Tickets are now available</a> including complimentary general admission, reserved seating ($40/ticket), and VIP seats ($150/ticket), and are available for purchase (add link).
The PPL is North America's newest and most exciting professional sports league with over 60% of the players in the PPL ranked top 50 in the world. Global padel stars coming to compete in San Diego include Pablo Lima (former no. 1, Flowrida Goats), Miguel Lamperti (former no. 2, San Diego Stingrays), Fede Chingotto (no. 8, New York Atlantics), Alejandra Salazar (no. 7, Cancun Waves), and Marta Ortega (former no. 1, current no. 6, Las Vegas Smash).
Starting August 19th, all ten PPL teams will compete for the chance to lift the PPL Cup including the Las Vegas Smash (2023 Champions), Cancun Waves (2023 Finalists), Miami Padel Club, Flowrida Goats, San Diego Stingrays, Los Angeles Beat, Arkansas Matrix, Toronto Polar Bears, New York Atlantics, and Houston Volts. 
<a href="https://propadelleague.com/tickets/">Purchase your tickets today</a> to see all the incredible competition in San Diego next month!

PPL Regular Season Action Continues in San Diego!

Beginning this week, Bally Sports Regional Networks will be re-airing the PPL San Diego Final and the exhilarating showdown between the Las Vegas Smash and New York Atlantics. Showcasing the world's best padel players and global superstars, the PPL final from San Diego will air nearly 100 times throughout the month of October across the country.
Bally Sports Regional Networks across the U.S. who will be airing the final include:
Bally Sports Florida
Bally Sports Midwest
Bally Sports North
Bally Sports Ohio
Bally Sports SoCal
Bally Sports South
Bally Sports Southwest
Bally Spors Great Lakes
Bally Sports Sun
Bally Sports West
Bally Sports Wisconsin
Bally Sports Detroit
Captivating fans in San Diego and around the world, the PPL final at Taktika Padel featured Marta Ortega (world no. 6 and former world no. 1) and Alejandra Alonso of the Smash in the women's doubles match taking on Andrea Ustero and Virginia Riera of the Atlantics.
In the men's doubles action, Gonzalo Alfonso (world no. 1 doubles team) and Pablo Cardona of the Smash go up against with Federico Chingotto (world no. 4) and Luis Campagnolo of the Atlantics.
For padel fans who might've missed watching the final live, viewers can now re-live all the exciting on-court action from San Diego. For more information on airtimes, viewers can check their local listings for the Bally Sports Regional Network in their area.

PPL San Diego Final Now Airing on Bally Sports

Following the 2024 PPL season schedule and $1 million prize money purse announced, the PPL is set to hold their 2024 Player Draft on Tuesday, February 13th, at 12:00 p.m. PT/3:00 p.m. ET. 
Taking place virtually, the PPL Draft will consist of three rounds including:

<ul>
<li>Expansion Team Round </li>

<li>Round 1: All PPL Teams</li>

<li>Round 2: All PPL Teams </li>
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For the 2024 season, the maximum team roster size will increase to 12 players from ten in 2023 and the number of international players has been increased to eight international players per team.
The three expansion teams who will draft first include Orlando, New York, and the recently announced Houston franchise. In Round 1, all ten participating teams will draft and are ordered by reverse order of the finish in the 2023 season followed by the expansion teams ordered in reverse order from the expansion team round.
Round 2 will be structured as a snake draft with the team that picked last in Round 1 selecting first in Round 2.
Upon conclusion of the 2024 PPL Draft, a detailed recap of the team selections will be available online and social media.

PPL Set to Hold 2024 Player Draft

This month, PPL Team Owners Gabriel Perez of the San Diego Stingrays and Daddy Yankee of the Flowrida GOATS joined CNBC to discuss the rapid growth and popularity of padel across the U.S.
Talking to the host of The Exchange, Perez, who is also the Vice President of the U.S. Padel Association (USPA), shared more about their mission to grow the sport in America and how the PPL is a critical part of their goal to make it one of the most popular sports in the U.S. Perez also stated that he is confident that padel is on track to become an Olympic sport at one of the next two summer Olympics with the appeal it has to the younger generations of players.
To watch the segment on CNBC, visit <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/06/18/pickleball-has-growing-competition-from-padel.html">The Exchange</a>.

PPL Team Owners Gabriel Perez &amp; Daddy Yankee Join CNBC to Discuss Rapid Growth of Padel in the U.S.

With the 2024 season set to start on April 2nd, today the PPL is unveiling the team groupings for PPL Event 1 in addition to the matchups and schedule for Miami.
The five PPL teams who will compete against each other in the White Group to earn a spot in the semifinals include the San Diego Stingrays, Toronto Polar Bears, Miami Padel Club, Los Angeles Beat, and the Flowrida Goats, who will be in action for the first time this season.
The Gold Group will include 2023 Champions the Las Vegas Smash along with the Cancun Waves, Arkansas Matrix, and the newest franchises to the league – the New York Atlantics and Houston Volts.
For the opening day of play, White Group matchups will feature San Diego vs. Orlando, Toronto vs. Miami, and Orlando vs. Los Angeles. First round Gold Group matchups will see the New York Atlantics take on the Arkansas Matrix in addition to Houston vs. Las Vegas, and Arkansas vs. Cancun.
The tournament format for PPL Event 1 will consist of each team playing every other team in their group once, and the top two teams in each group advancing to the semifinals. Winners of the semifinal matches will play in the championship, while the losing semifinal teams will play for third and fourth place. All team matches will consist of three matches including men's doubles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles.
The Order of Play and detailed schedule for PPL Event 1 will be released soon. To see all the matchups for PPL Event 1, taking place from April 2nd-April 7th, view more on the <a href="https://propadelleague.com/2024-event-1/">PPL Event 1 Page</a>

PPL Unveils Team Groupings and Matchups for PPL Event 1

NEW YORK — August 23, 2025 — The Pro Padel League (PPL), the world's top professional padel league, is entering into a multiyear partnership with Wölffer Estate Vineyard to stage Wölffer Estate Vineyard PPL All-Star 2025, a first-of-its-kind showcase of world-class padel set against the iconic backdrop of the Hamptons' most celebrated vineyard.
Over Labor Day weekend, the fastest-growing racquet sport in the world will take center stage on a custom-built padel court nestled among Wölffer's storied grapevines. With nearly 30 million players globally, padel is at the forefront of a new movement where sport, culture and community converge with luxury experiences. Wölffer Estate Vineyard PPL All-Star 2025 reflects this evolution and brings together elite competition and the estate's signature hospitality.
The weekend centers around Saturday's marquee exhibitions, where the world's top professional padel players will compete alongside leading U.S. talent. Guests will enjoy direct access to the action, premium viewing from private cabanas, and Wölffer's acclaimed wines and non-alcoholic offerings, all set against sweeping vineyard views.
Surrounding the on-court action, the three-day event will include a Professional-Amateur tournament and curated social experiences that bring together sport, culture, and the Hamptons' distinctive style.
"Padel is exploding worldwide and Wölffer Estate Vineyard is the perfect backdrop to showcase its energy," said PPL CEO Mike Dorfman. "We're bringing the pulse of padel to the Hamptons in a way that is exhilarating on the court and extraordinary off it. We believe the event will show the cultural experience that is possible when world-class athletes, iconic settings, and unparalleled hospitality come together."
"We are always seeking to create experiences at Wölffer Estate Vineyard that are both memorable and meaningful," said Marc Wölffer. "Hosting the PPL in our vineyard is a natural extension of our commitment to innovation and quality. This event blends the excitement of a global sport with the unique spirit and hospitality of the Hamptons, offering attendees something truly special."
Tickets and hospitality packages for Wölffer Estate Vineyard PPL All-Star 2025 will be available for purchase <a href="https://www.tixr.com/groups/propadelleague/events/ppl-wolffer-estate-vineyard-ppl-all-star-2025-154785">here</a>. Availability is limited

Pro Padel League and Wölffer Estate Vineyard Forge Landmark Multiyear Partnership to Bring Padel to the Hamptons in Idyllic Location

Unrivaled Basketball League's Wayfair Arena in Miami to Host Opening Event of the PPL Season
NEW YORK, NY, May 13, 2025 – The Pro Padel League (PPL), the world's top professional padel league with 10 teams in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, today unveiled its 2025 season schedule, expanding the league's event footprint across North America and into Europe.
Following a successful inaugural 2024 season, which featured events in Miami, San Diego, and New York, 2025 will see the PPL go international for the first time with events in San Sebastián, Spain and Guadalajara, Mexico. The first serve of the season will take place on June 19 at the home of Unrivaled basketball league, Wayfair Arena, a world-class venue on the campus of Mediapro's state-of-the-art production facilities in Miami.
"This schedule is a defining moment in our journey," said PPL CEO Mike Dorfman. "With Spain being the heart of the international padel scene, and Mexico, the birthplace of padel and home to one of our most passionate fanbases, our 2025 season isn't just expanding — it's going global.
"Our opening event at the home of Unrivaled, the newest women's professional basketball league, is purposeful. Wayfair Arena is a cutting-edge venue that will provide an epic in-arena experience for our fans, but equally important is the direct connection to women's sports as the PPL is the epitome of a modern sports league. We are growing the sport of padel globally to the benefit of the best players in the world – regardless of gender – and will engage and inspire a new generation of fandom."
The PPL curated a roster of world-class host cities renowned for their vibrant cultures that set trends in fashion, music, food, art, and fitness, and align with the lifestyle of padel and the PPL brand culminating in New York with the PPL City's Cup. The schedule is as follows:



<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li>June 19-22: PPL Miami (USA) at Unrivaled Basketball League's Wayfair Arena</li>

<li>July 10-13: PPL San Sebastián (Spain)</li>

<li>August 14-17: PPL Guadalajara (Mexico)</li>

<li>August 30 – September 1: PPL All-Star Festival (The Hamptons, USA)</li>

<li>October 16-19: PPL City's Cup (New York, USA)</li>
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Additional information including venues, event matchups, ticket information, and how to watch will be announced in the coming weeks.
Each regular season event will have all 10 teams – Arkansas Matrix, Cancun Waves, Flowrida Goats, Houston Volts, Las Vegas Smash, Los Angeles Beat, Miami Padel Club, New York Atlantics, San Diego Stingrays, Toronto Polar Bears – competing in group stage play in both men's and women's divisions. The top four teams in each division after the group stage move on to contend for first, second and third place podium finishes and prize money. All matches follow a fast-paced format — best-of-three sets with unique padel rules like "Golden Point" scoring and a 10-point tiebreaker in place of a full third set.
The PPL season will include men's, women's and overall team standings determined by total points accumulated. Points are awarded based on the finishing position in the men's and women's divisions at each event. Overall team points at each event will be the sum of a team's men's and women's points earned.
PPL Regular Season Event Points System:
The top eight teams in the overall points standings at the end of the regular season will see its men's and women's teams qualify for the PPL City's Cup, a single-elimination playoff to determine the champion for each division and an overall champion based on total points accumulated.
Additionally, the league will host its first-ever PPL All-Star Festival in The Hamptons (August 30-September 1), featuring Pro-Ams, celebrity exhibitions, and local community clinics.
ABOUT PRO PADEL LEAGUE
Founded in 2023, the Pro Padel League (PPL) is the world's top professional padel league with 10 teams in the United States, Canada, and Mexico comprised of the most talented male and female players in the world. The 2025 season will feature five international events, including three regular season competitions, an All-Star festival, and the PPL City's Cup.
PPL events reach 300 million households across more than 100 countries via world-class distribution partners. All PPL events and matches can also be viewed globally on the PPL's YouTube channel.
MEDIA CONTACT Allison Otis, SRK Strategies, allison@srkstrategies.com

Pro Padel League announces 2025 Season Schedule with expansion to Spain and Mexico

<h2>Miami to Host PPL City's Cup Finals for First Time</h2>

<h4>NEW YORK, NY, January 9, 2026 – The Pro Padel League (PPL), the world's top professional padel league with 10 teams across the United States, Canada and Mexico, today unveiled its 2026 season schedule featuring five events across North America, including the league's championship event, The City's Cup Finals, taking place in Miami for the first time.</h4>
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<h4>Along with the championship event in Miami, widely recognized as the padel capital of the United States, the season will include the first-ever PPL event in Los Angeles. Additional events on the PPL schedule will feature the first serve of the season in New York and two events in Mexico – one in Playa del Carmen and the other will see the League returning to Guadalajara, where more than 12,000 fans packed the arena last season.</h4>
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<h4>The 2026 season represents a significant step forward in the league's continued growth, with four of the five events taking place in PPL team markets, including New York, Los Angeles, Cancun (Playa del Carmen), and Miami.</h4>

<h4>"Our 2026 season schedule reflects the next phase of the Pro Padel League's growth," said PPL CEO Mike Dorfman. "We are solidifying our leadership position in North America by deepening our presence in team markets and showcasing our championships in Miami, the heart of the U.S. padel scene."</h4>
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<h3>The 2026 PPL season schedule is as follows:</h3>
<h3>· July 9–12: PPL New York (USA)</h3>
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<h3>· August 13–16: PPL Los Angeles (USA)</h3>
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<h3>· September 24–27: PPL Playa del Carmen (Mexico)</h3>
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<h3>· November 19–22: PPL Guadalajara (Mexico)</h3>
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<h3>· December 3–6: PPL The City's Cup Finals – (Miami, USA)</h3>
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<h4>Each regular season event will feature all PPL teams competing in group stage play across both men's and women's divisions. Top-performing teams will advance to podium contention, earning critical points toward overall season-long standings and qualification for The City's Cup Finals.</h4>

<h4>The PPL season includes men's, women's, and overall team standings, with points awarded based on finishing position in each division at every event. Overall team standings are determined by the combined results of men's and women's competitions throughout the regular season.</h4>
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<h4>The top teams in the overall standings will qualify for the PPL City's Cup Finals in Miami, a single-elimination playoff event that will determine the men's champion, women's champion, and overall Pro Padel League City's Cup champion.</h4>
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<h4>Additional information including venues, matchups, ticketing, and broadcast details will be announced at a later date.</h4>

PRO PADEL LEAGUE ANNOUNCES 2026 SEASON SCHEDULE FEATURING FIVE EVENTS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA

The Houston Volts to Make their Debut at the first PPL All-Star Game November 18th
Today, the <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">Pro Padel League (PPL),</a> North America's first professional padel league, is announcing the acquisition of the Houston franchise by Sergio Ortiz and partners. Ortiz is the former United States Padel Association President (USPA) and current President, and CEO, of Sports Facilities Investment Group headquartered in Woodlands, Texas.
The tenth PPL franchise purchased since 2022, the Houston Volts have appointed Juani Mieres as Sports Advisor to the team with Diego Pezzoni named their Head Coach. Miernes is the former No. 1 ranked player on the World Padel Tour (WPT), former No. 2 WPT player for six years, four-time World Champion, winner of 22 WPT titles, and eight-time Spanish Champion. Pezzoni has been the USA Junior Padel Team Head Coach since 2019.
"We are honored to have former USPA President, Sergio Ortiz, be the owner of the new Houston franchise," said Marcos del Pilar, PPL Commissioner. "Along with his great partners, Ortiz is contributing to growing padel in Houston by opening a world-class facility next year that will be home to the Houston Volts. We are excited for his team to compete in our 2024 season."
Sponsored by major Spanish apparel brand <a href="https://www.joma-sport.com/en_IE/">JOMA</a> for their training and travel apparel, the Houston Volts carefully selected their team's name to mirror the spirit of a city that is alive with energy and rich in diversity. The fourth largest city in the U.S., Houston is a popular international destination and is to home to the NASA Johnson Space Center and some of the best professional sports teams in the country. These include the Houston Astros, Houston Dynamo, and Houston Rockets who all have names related to energy and space like the Houston Volts.
Coinciding with their acquisition, the Houston Volts are announcing their recently signed players to the team. Providing them with an opportunity to launch their careers by being a part of the PPL, the Houston Volts are aiming to develop the next generation of champions with their young talent and build a winning team for the future.
Players signed to the Houston Volts include:

<ul>
<li>Claudia Jensen: 18-years-old with a No. 11 WPT ranking reaching her first WPT Final in 2023 along three semifinals. Prior to the WPT, Jensen was a Junior World Champion on the Spanish team and was the first female player at the age of 15 to reach a ranking of No. 63.</li>

<li>Lorena Rufo: 20-years-old who reached the quarterfinals in the Paris Major Premier Padel and WPT Human French Padel Open. Prior to this, Rufo won three junior championships playing for Spain and two Junior World Championships</li>

<li>Pablo García: 20-years-old who placed 3rd in the 2019 Junior World Championships in U16. Following this, Garcia was the 2021 Champion in three divisions, National Champion in U18 in Spain, National Team Champion U18, and by team "autonómicas." In 2022, Garcia was the absolute Champion in Madrid and most recently a finalist in the 2023 European Olympic Games. </li>

<li>Ivan Rodriguez: 22-years-old who is a two-time Junior World Champion in U16 and in 2020 was nominated as a revelation player for his outstanding padel career to date.</li>

<li>Alex Chozas: 20-years-old who was the 2023 Champion at the V Panamerican Absolute Championship in Venezuela with team Argentina. Along with this, Chozas was the Champion at the A1 Padel CMB Mónaco Master in 2023.</li>
</ul>

"Joining the PPL as Houston's franchise owner made a lot of sense to my partners and I since we are developing PELOTA Padel Club, a new, prestigious padel venue in Houston," commented Sergio Ortiz, Owner of the Houston Volts. "Selecting young, talented players for our team was the easy part. I firmly believe the future of the sport belongs to the youth in the world, and it is from the youth that padel will enlighten our everyday lives!"
Prior to his role as President of the USPA, Ortiz was invited by the residing USPA President in 2019 to form part of the Board of Directors and a non-profit for the U.S. National Jr. Padel Team. Serving as President of the USPA from 2020-2021, Ortiz is now building the largest, modern, padel-only-indoor facility in the U.S. called PELOTA Padel Club. Located in Houston, PELOTA Padel Club will boast 40,000 square feet, nine indoor courts and 3 outdoor padel courts including a stadium court. Set to break ground by the end of 2023, PELOTA Padel Club will serve as the home of the Houston Volts in 2024.
The Houston Volts will make their debut at the PPL's inaugural All-Star Game in San Diego on November 18th at Taktika Padel located at the award-winning Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego. Starting at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday in an exhibition match, Houston Volts player Pablo Garcia will team up with Houston's Sport Advisor, and former World No. 1, Juani Mieres, and take on former 14-time World No. 1, and New York Atlantic's player, Juan Martin Diaz, teaming-up with former World No. 2, and San Diego Stingrays player, Miguel Lamperti. Tickets are still available and can be purchased online at <a href="https://event.tixologi.com/1151">PPLtickets.com</a>.
The mission of the PPL is to create the most compelling version of padel for sports in North America with the new league providing the biggest stage for aspiring padel players across the continent. The PPL is the first of its kind, and the only professional padel tour in the world, to feature team-based competition in a unique and engaging, city-based, franchise format. 
The next big thing in North America, padel is a high-octane sport and is a mix of tennis and squash that has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. Since 2021, there has been a 400% expansion globally in active players, and a 60% growth in padel court construction with 98 new courts opened every week. In the U.S., the United States Padel Association (USPA) is committed to growing the number of players to over 10 million and the number of courts to over 30,000 courts by 2029. In conjunction with the USPA, the PPL will play a large role in growing the sport in North America with their 2024 season soon to be announced.

Pro Padel League Announces Acquisition of Houston Franchiseby Former USPA President Sergio Ortiz

NEW YORK, N.Y., - July 1, 2026&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Pro Padel League (PPL) - the world’s leading professional padel league – today announced a broadcast partnership with USA Sports that will bring national television coverage to the 2026 season.As part of the agreement, USA Sports will air five Pro Padel League championship matches on CNBC during the 2026 season, marking the first time the PPL will be broadcast exclusively on a national TV network.The broadcasts will feature the championship match from each of the PPL’s regular season events, including New York (July 12) and Los Angeles (August 16), along with Playa del Carmen (September 27), Guadalajara (November 22), and the City’s Cup Finals in Miami (December 6). Across the five broadcasts, three will feature men’s finals matches and two will feature women’s finals matches."Our partnership with USA Sports marks a significant milestone for the PPL and the continued growth and visibility of padel across North America," said Diane Gotua, Chief Commercial Officer of the Pro Padel League. "Bringing our championship matches to a premier platform like CNBC will allow us to showcase the intensity of our competition, the talent of our players, and the strength of our team-based format to a national audience."The partnership adds to a series of major announcements for the PPL in 2026, including a $15 million Series A financing led by Charlotte Hornets Co-Chairman and Governor Rick Schnall, as well as deals with watchmaker Frederique Constant, leading sporting goods brand Franklin Sports, travel management company Engine, and racket manufacturer Padeltek, as the league continues to build momentum and expand its presence across North America.PPL joins USA Sports’ robust portfolio of premium sports rights, which includes the WNBA, NASCAR Cup Series, Premier League, WWE, the PGA TOUR, LPGA Tour, Pac-12 football and basketball, LOVB (League One Volleyball), and more.Overall, the 2026 PPL season will feature five events across North America, with the first serve of the season set to take place July 9-12 at the iconic Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, with ensuing events in Los Angeles (Aug. 13-16), Playa del Carmen (Sept. 24-27), and Guadalajara (Nov. 19-22). The City’s Cup, the league’s championship event, will be held Dec. 3-6 in Miami, the padel capital of the United States.<h3>About Pro Padel League</h3>Founded in 2023, the Pro Padel League (PPL) is the world’s leading professional padel league with 10 teams in the United States, Canada, and Mexico consisting of the most talented male and female players in the world. PPL events reach more than 300 million households across more than 100 countries via world-class distribution partners. All PPL events and matches can also be viewed globally on the PPL’s YouTube channel.&nbsp;For more information, visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://propadelleague.com">propadelleague.com</a>.&nbsp;<h3>About USA Sports&nbsp;</h3>USA Sports is home to premier sporting events airing on USA Network, Golf Channel, and CNBC across the calendar year, including NASCAR, PGA TOUR, Premier League,&nbsp;WWE, WNBA, Pac-12 Football and Basketball, USGA, R&amp;A, LPGA Tour, PGA of America, Atlantic 10 Basketball, DP World Tour, Augusta National, League One Volleyball (LOVB), and more. Golf Channel – the first-ever single-sport cable network which was founded in 1995 – delivers comprehensive live golf tournament, studio and shoulder programming and is the television home of the sport and industry in the United States. USA Sports is a division of VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT), an industry-changing media and entertainment business with a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW, Oxygen,&nbsp;E!,&nbsp;SYFY and Golf Channel, along with digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes,&nbsp;GolfNow,&nbsp;and&nbsp;GolfPass.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>About&nbsp;CNBC</h3>CNBC is the recognized global leader in business and financial news, reaching half a billion people every month across all platforms. With headquarters in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, CNBC delivers real-time coverage of financial markets, breaking news, exclusive interviews, expert analysis on stocks and trading, and in-depth reports on the forces shaping the global economy. CNBC’s mission is to help business leaders, the financial community, and anyone with assets to invest or protect make informed decisions and stay ahead. CNBC connects with audiences through a comprehensive portfolio that includes live global TV programming, digital destinations such as&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://CNBC.com">CNBC.com</a>, CNBC Make It, and CNBC Select, and subscription services like CNBC+, CNBC Pro, and the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer. Premium content is also available through live events, councils, mobile apps, podcasts, newsletters, social media, and across digital video and voice platforms. CNBC is a VERSANT brand. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.cnbc.com">www.cnbc.com</a>. Media Contacts:USA SportsJamie PalatiniVP, Communications<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:Jamie.palatini@versantmedia.com">Jamie.palatini@versantmedia.com</a>(908) 347-1472&nbsp;Emily CarmanPublicist<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:Emily.carman@versantmedia.com">Emily.carman@versantmedia.com</a>(714) 742-8301&nbsp;Pro Padel League&nbsp;FINN Partners<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:PPL@finnpartners.com">PPL@finnpartners.com</a>&nbsp;

Pro Padel League Announces Broadcast Partnership With USA Sports for 2026 Season

Today, the <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">Pro Padel League</a> (PPL) – North America's first professional Padel league – is excited to announce that <a href="https://www.eepcapital.com/">EEP Capital</a> has entered into an agreement to purchase the league's first franchise that will be based in the great city of Los Angeles.
Established to provide capital, know-how and the toolbox to help U.S.-based Padel entrepreneurs succeed, EEP Capital was founded as a spin-off from EE Padel – a manufacturer and global supplier of Padel courts. Investors in EEP Capital include Swedish, U.S., and Spanish sport entrepreneurs including a number of active NHL players such as Jacob Markström and Elias Lindholm (Calgary Flames), and professional Padel players on the World Padel Tour.
"The announcement of our first team owner, EEP Capital, is a historic milestone for the league. The PPL is proud to be associated with an investment group like EEP Capital that symbolizes the integrity, professionalism, and commitment to Padel that our league will be seeking in all of its owners," commented Marcos del Pilar, Commissioner of the PPL. "The PPL is delighted that Los Angeles will be the first home of high octane team competition for the most entertaining sport in the world."
Headquartered in Laguna Beach, California, EEP Capital is on a mission to bring Padel to the U.S., in close partnership with passionate, local entrepreneurs.
"Padel is rapidly growing on the West Coast and across North America as people around the world embrace one of the world's fastest growing sports," stated Alan Flatt, President, of EEP Capital. "We are excited to be a part of facilitating this growth and bringing a high level of play to fans locally with the purchase of the Los Angeles franchise."
In the weeks ahead, the PPL will be announcing other key cities that have been awarded franchises. These teams will ignite a Padel phenomenon in the U.S. and position the PPL at the forefront of the Padel explosion that is happening in North America.
The PPL's inaugural season will kick-off in the Spring of 2023 (with dates to be announced in January) and conclude with the PPL CUP Championship. During the first season, each team will consist of two male and two female players and will follow the international scoring format.
The PPL's mission is to create a premier sports league providing a national stage for the sport while generating nationwide awareness and excitement for Padel. Something that has never been done before, the PPL will provide players and fans with a new platform that showcases Padel and grows participation in the sport.
Currently, Padel has over 25 million players worldwide and is growing in popularity in the U.S. with the number of Padel courts set to double in 2022. The PPL will enable players, coaches, team owners, facility owners, broadcasters, fans, sponsors, and brands to all be involved in, and capitalize on, the sport's explosive growth.
The league is dedicated to celebrating Padel's Spanish roots and has made VAMOS the PPL's official slogan. For more information on the PPL, visit: <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">https://propadelleague.com/</a>. VAMOS!
About the Pro Padel League The Pro Padel League (PPL) is North America's first professional Padel Teams league. The PPL's mission is to create a premier sports league providing a national stage for the sport while generating nationwide awareness and excitement for Padel as it continues to grow across North America. The PPL's high octane team competition will kick-off in the Spring of 2023 with six teams or more and conclude with the PPL CUP where the four best teams will compete for the title. During the first season, each team will consist of two male and two female players and will follow the international scoring format. For more information on the PPL, visit: <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">https://propadelleague.com/</a>
About EEP Capital EEP Capital was established in 2022 to provide early-stage venture capital and know-how to U.S. based Padel entrepreneurs. We're on a mission to bring Padel – considered the fastest growing sport in the world with an estimated 25 million active players – to the U.S., in close partnership with passionate, local entrepreneurs. EEP Capital is based in Laguna Beach, CA, and is a spin-off from EE Padel, a global supplier of Padel courts and accessories. For more info, check out <a href="http://www.eepcapital.com/">http://www.eepcapital.com</a>

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<h2>PPL Player Draft to be Livestreamed on March 20th</h2>The Pro Padel League (PPL) – North America's first professional Padel league – is excited to announce that their first Player Draft will take place on March 20th at 1:00p.m. EST and will be livestreamed via <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp_4XJCHdhI">YouTube</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/propadelleague">Facebook</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/propadelleague/">Instagram</a> for players and fans to watch in real time. In attendance at Draft day will be Team Owners from all seven franchises, with League Commissioner, Marcos Del Pilar, and Draft Coordinator, Nancy Malone, announcing the player selections.A historical milestone for the League, the PPL received approximately 500 hundred applications from top North American and international players from Australia, Asia, South America, the United Kingdom, and Europe."The first PPL draft is a monumental day for the League, the history of the sport, and everyone involved from our key stakeholders to our team owners and the players. The interest we have received from players around the world that want to play in the PPL has been overwhelming and we can't wait to see who our team owners select," said Marcos del Pilar, Commissioner of the PPL. "We look forward to players and fans around the world joining us live on Draft day to see the excitement unfold."Following the Draft lottery that took place on March 1st to determine the order in which Team Owners will make their player selections, the confirmed order of selection is:<h4>Men's Draft Order</h4><ol><li>Las Vegas</li><li>Cancun</li><li>San Diego</li><li>Arkansas</li><li>Toronto</li><li>Los Angeles</li><li>Miami</li></ol><h4>Women's Draft Order</h4><ol><li>Los Angeles</li><li>Las Vegas</li><li>San Diego</li><li>Toronto</li><li>Cancun</li><li>Miami</li><li>Arkansas</li></ol>The Draft will have over 40 rounds of player selections, with each team selecting at least six of their eight players. Teams will be comprised of four active players including two men, and two women, and four alternates. Of the eight players on each team, six players will be from North America to further boost and promote the growth of Padel across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.The PPL's inaugural season will kick-off in May of 2023 with seven teams and conclude with the PPL CUP in June of 2023 where the four best teams will compete for the title. The PPL's mission is to create a premier sports league providing a national stage for the sport while generating nationwide awareness and excitement for Padel. Something that has never been done before, the PPL will provide players and fans with a new platform that showcases Padel and grows participation in the sport.Currently, Padel has over 25 million players worldwide and is growing in popularity in the U.S. with the number of Padel courts set to double in 2023. Over 8 million players are projected to be playing in the U.S. by 2030. The PPL will enable players, coaches, team owners, facility owners, broadcasters, fans, sponsors, and brands to all be involved in, and capitalize on, the sport's explosive growth. Dedicated to celebrating Padel's Spanish roots, the League has made VAMOS the PPL's official slogan. VAMOS!

Pro Padel League Announces First Player Draft

The <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">Pro Padel League</a> (PPL) today announced its comprehensive global distribution plan for the 2024 season openers that enables fans across North America and around the globe to watch the top male and female professional players compete in the league's first two events, which begins on Tuesday, April 2, at the ULTRA CLUB in Miami. 
Among the platforms that will deliver live, daily, action from the PPL's opening events of the season, include DAZN, MSG, FOX US Español, and Eurovision Sport.  Fans can also tune in to watch all the league action live on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@propadelleague">PPL YouTube Channel</a>, with daily livestreams scheduled from 
April 2-7 and April 9-14. Additionally, Game+ will showcase the semifinals (April 6 and April 13) and finals (April 7 and April 14) for both events in addition to Bally Sports who will air the finals in a tape delay for both events (April 7 and April 14).
A detailed list of the networks and platforms include:

<ul>
<li>MSG (live coverage in the U.S.)</li>

<li>DAZN (live in 200 countries around the world)</li>

<li>Eurovision Sport (live coverage throughout Europe)</li>

<li>FOX USA Espanol (live coverage in the U.S.)</li>

<li>TV Azteca (live in Mexico)</li>

<li>CaffeineTV (live in the U.S.)</li>

<li>Game+ (Semifinals and Finals live in Canada and the U.S. for Miami Event 1 and Miami Event 2)</li>

<li>Bally's Sports (tape delay of the finals live in Canada and the U.S. for Miami Event 1 and Miami Event 2)</li>

<li>Claro Sports (live in Mexico and South America)</li>
</ul>

"As we begin an exciting new season, we're thrilled to announce our extensive TV and streaming partners for the PPL's 2024 season openers," said Marcos del Pilar, PPL Commissioner. "Part of our mission is to serve as a catalyst for padel and drive awareness of this great sport across North America. Helping to promote and grow the sport will be part of the PPL's legacy. We're proud to partner with this diverse group of networks and streaming platforms to bring the excitement of PPL's padel teams and top-ranked players to fans across North America and globally."

Pro Padel League Announces Global Broadcast and Streaming Distribution Partners for 2024 Season Openers

Viewers Have Access to the World's Best Padel Professionals on Multiple Platforms Including DAZN, Game+, Bally Sports, MSG, Eurovision, FOX Sports Argentina and Roku Sports
AUGUST 19, 2024, SAN DIEGO – Today, the <a href="https://propadelleague.com/">Pro Padel League</a> (PPL) is announcing its comprehensive global distribution plan for the final 2024 regular season event that will give fans across North America and around the world access to watch the game's biggest padel superstars compete in San Diego. 
Among the platforms that will deliver live, daily, action from the PPL's event in San Diego, include the Tennis Channel on T2 and TC International, DAZN, Game+, FOX Sports Argentina, Eurovision and Roku Sports. Fans can also tune in to watch all the league action live on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@propadelleague">PPL YouTube Channel</a> with daily livestreams available from August 19th-25th. Additionally, Bally Sports will have daily tape delayed coverage throughout the U.S. and Canada in September and October of this year.
A detailed list of the networks and platforms include:

<ul>
<li>Tennis Channel (live in the U.S. on T2 and on TC International in India and select countries across Europe)</li>

<li>DAZN (live in 200 countries around the world)</li>

<li>Eurovision (live throughout Europe)</li>

<li>FOX Sports Argentina (live in Argentina)</li>

<li>TV Azteca (live in Mexico)</li>

<li>Game+/Anthem Sports (live worldwide in 200 countries)</li>

<li>Bally's Sports (tape delayed in the U.S. and Canada)</li>

<li>Roku Sports (Roku on-demand in the United States and Canada)</li>

<li>Additional live coverage on GOL Stadium (Spain and Andorra), PX Sports (U.S., Mexico, and Latin America), TVC Deportes (Mexico), WIN Sports (Colombia) and Zapping (Chile, Peru, Ecuador and Brazil)</li>

<li>International tape delayed coverage on UBEAT (Spain, Mexico, and Central America) and daily highlights and match recaps on GOL Play (Spain)</li>
</ul>

"Building off the momentum from our events in Miami, we're thrilled to announce our extensive TV and streaming partners for the PPL's final regular season event in San Diego," said Marcos del Pilar, PPL Commissioner. "Part of our mission has been to serve as a catalyst for growing padel in North America while increasing the visibility of the PPL around the world. We're proud to partner with this diverse group of networks and streaming platforms to bring the excitement of the PPL's padel teams and the game's biggest superstars to fans across North America and globally."
Starting Monday, August 19th, round robin matches will take place through Friday, August 23rd, with the semifinals being held Saturday, August 24th and the final on Sunday, August 25th. The competition format will include men's doubles, women's doubles, and a mixed doubles match.
Global padel superstars headlining the opening day of play at Taktika Padel include Federico Chingotto (world no. 4) making his PPL season debut for the New York Atlantics along with Gonzalo Alfonso (world no. 1 doubles team) of the Las Vegas Smash, Tolito Aguirre (world no. 1 doubles team) of the Los Angeles BEAT, and Martin Di Nenno (world no. 6) of the Flowrida Goats.
The ten PPL teams representing some of the most iconic cities in North America will compete in San Diego for a chance to qualify for the PPL Cup in November. Tickets are <a href="https://propadelleague.com/tickets/">now available</a> and include general admission, reserved seating, VIP, and week-long passes.
The mission of the PPL is to create the most compelling version of padel for sports fans in North America with the new league providing the biggest stage for professional padel players across the continent. The PPL is the first of its kind, and the only professional padel league in the world, to feature team-based competition in a unique and engaging, city-based, franchise format.

Pro Padel League Announces Global Broadcast and Streaming Distribution Partners for San Diego Including the Tennis Channel

<h2>Open to Players Worldwide, the Inaugural Season will Kick-off in May and Conclude with the PPL Cup in June</h2>Today, the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://propadelleague.com/">Pro Padel League</a> (PPL) – North America's first professional Padel league – is excited to announce the launch of their player <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://propadelleague.com/players-draft/">Draft</a> for the inaugural 2023 season.Open to Padel players around the world, the Draft registration runs from February 1st to the 28th with the Draft taking place on March 15th. On March 15th, eligible players will be selected to play on one of the League's new teams. Each team will consist of two male and two female players. All players will receive compensation, travel/accommodation expenses, and global exposure.A historical year for the League, their regular season will kick-off in May with the top four teams advancing to the Playoffs in June to compete for the PPL Cup. The regular season will take place at a neutral site in Florida. Matches will include men's, women's, and mixed and will follow the international scoring format."I am so proud that this day has finally arrived. It has always been my dream to grow the sport in North America and support male and female Padel players," said Marcos del Pilar, Commissioner of the PPL. "It's a very exciting time for the PPL and our sport."Over the past six weeks, the League has announced new teams in Los Angeles, San Diego, Miami, Cancun, and Toronto. In the upcoming weeks, the PPL will be announcing other key cities that have been awarded franchises. These teams will ignite a Padel phenomenon in the U.S. and position the PPL at the forefront of the coming Padel explosion in North America.&nbsp;"I hope all competitive Padel players will apply to be a part of our Draft to help elevate the caliber of the game in North America," added del Pilar.The PPL's mission is to create a premier sports league providing a national stage for the sport while generating nationwide awareness and excitement for Padel. Something that has never been done before, the PPL will provide players and fans with a new platform that showcases Padel and grows participation in the sport.&nbsp;Currently, Padel has <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tenniscreative.com/padel-statistics/#:~:text=Global%20Padel%20Statistics%202022&amp;text=According%20to%20the%20FIP%20(International,recognises%20300%2C000%20federated%20padel%20players.">over 25 million players worldwide</a> and is growing in popularity in the U.S. with the number of Padel courts set to double in 2023. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.padelusa.org/Page.aspx?id=30">Over 8 million players are projected to be playing in the U.S. by 2030</a>. The PPL will enable players, coaches, team owners, facility owners, broadcasters, fans, sponsors, and brands to all be involved in, and capitalize on, the sport's explosive growth.The League is dedicated to celebrating Padel's Spanish roots and has made VAMOS the PPL's official slogan. For more information on the PPL, visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://propadelleague.com/">https://propadelleague.com/</a>.&nbsp; VAMOS!###About the Pro Padel LeagueThe Pro Padel League (PPL) is North America's first professional Padel Teams league. The PPL's mission is to create a premier sports league providing a national stage for the sport while generating nationwide awareness and excitement for Padel as it continues to grow across North America. The PPL's high octane team competition will kick-off in the Spring of 2023 with six teams or more and conclude with the PPL CUP where the four best teams will compete for the title. During the first season, each team will consist of two male and two female players. For more information on the PPL, visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://propadelleague.com/">https://propadelleague.com/</a>

Pro Padel League Announces Launch of their Player Draft

The Pro Padel League, North America's only professional padel league, and <a href="https://realturf.com/us/artificial-grass/sport/paddle-tennis/">Realturf</a>, a market leader in artificial grass, are announcing a new sponsorship agreement naming Realturf the official playing surface of the PPL. A multi-year agreement, Realturf will be the official turf of the PPL starting at the upcoming PPL season events in August through the PPL Cup Championships in 2026.
"Artificial grass by and for the players," Realturf develops high performance artificial turf for professionals as well as private clubs. Their different padel turf products have been developed according to the EFF standards, and the suitability to practice this sport has been tested in independent laboratories. 
As part of their sponsorship with the PPL, Realturf will collaborate with the League on unique and innovative, PPL specific court turf and turf designs.
"We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Realturf who is a global leader in developing high performance turf for padel courts," said Marcos del Pilar, PPL Commission. "We are looking forward to working with Realturf and developing custom court designs for the PPL in order to provide an optimal playing surface for our players in the League." 
"It's an honor for Realturf to partner with the Pro Padel League who is on the forefront of growing the sport of padel across North America and quickly gaining worldwide recognition," commented Carlos Bataller, General Manager of Realturf USA. "Like the PPL, Realturf is an innovator in padel and we are committed to providing high performance artificial turf for the league and their players. Additionally, we are looking forward to creating turf designs specifically for the PPL and their players."
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Pro Padel League Announces Multi-Year Agreement with Realturf for Official Playing Surface of the League 

With the final event of the PPL regular season set to start Monday, August 19th in San Diego, the PPL is thrilled to announce new sponsors for the week-long, action-packed event taking place at Taktika Padel.
New brands partnering with the PPL for the third event in San Diego include the <a href="https://www.sandiego.org/">San Diego Tourism Authority</a> and <a href="https://www.sycuan.com/">Sycuan Casino Resorts</a>. Local Mexican-themed restaurant <a href="https://www.qdoba.com/">Qdoba</a> will be offering sampling on-site, and <a href="https://www.frescococina.com/">Fresco Cocina</a> out of Carlsbad will have their Latin-themed menu for spectators and VIP guests. Spectators and fans will also be able to enjoy official beverage sponsors on-site at the award-winning Barnes Tennis Center including <a href="https://www.estrelladamm.com/en">Estrella DAMM</a> mediterranean beer (official beer), <a href="https://tequilacomisario.com/">Tequila Comisario</a> (official tequila), <a href="https://drinklongball.com/aboutus">Longball Craft Cocktails</a> (official craft cocktail), and <a href="https://rumorrose.com/">Rumor Rosé</a> (official rosé).
In addition, locally headquartered business <a href="https://www.activedutysportswear.com/">Active-Duty Sportswear</a> will be the official merchandise supplier offering contemporary Pro Padel League apparel with luxury tennis and premium sportswear brand <a href="https://uomosport.com/">Uomosport</a> also sponsoring this year's event in San Diego. The event's sporting good sponsor will be <a href="https://franklinsports.com/">Franklin Sports</a> who is home of official MLB, NFL, MLS, NHL and college sports gear, pickleball and padel products, sporting goods, and more.
Sponsors who will be seen on-court with the players and around the grounds include <a href="https://vosswater.com/">VOSS</a> water along with League sponsor <a href="https://www.bullpadel.com/gb/">Bullpadel</a> supplying the official competition ball. The League's official court supplier, <a href="https://afpcourts.com/en/">AFP Courts</a>, will be debuting their new Adidas HIGH COMPETITION court model in San Diego created specifically for the PPL and the high competition and performance level by the League's players. In addition, <a href="https://realturf.com/us/">realturf</a> will supply the official court surface.
From August 19th-25th, ten PPL teams representing some of the most iconic cities in North America will compete at Taktika Padel for a chance to qualify for the PPL Cup including the Las Vegas Smash, Cancun Waves, Miami Padel Club, Flowrida Goats, San Diego Stingrays, Los Angeles Beat, Arkansas Matrix, Toronto Polar Bears, New York Atlantics, and Houston Volts.
Starting Monday, August 19th, round robin matches will take place through Friday, August 23rd, with the semifinals being held Saturday, August 24th and the final on Sunday, August 25th. The competition format will include men's doubles, women's doubles, and a mixed doubles match.
Tickets are <a href="https://propadelleague.com/tickets/">now available</a> on the PPL website and include general admission, reserved seating, VIP, and week-long passes.

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