News · Updated 16 October 2026

The Rafa Nadal Academy’s amateur padel circuit, the Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour, is expanding significantly into new European markets in 2026, with stops confirmed in Poland, the United Kingdom and Germany. The tour has partnered with eSIM provider Holafly for the expansion, which the organisers say supports their shared ambition to grow the sport internationally.

Where the tour is heading

In Poland, the tour stops in Gdynia, Warsaw and Katowice. In the United Kingdom, it visits London twice and adds a new stop in Manchester. In Germany, events are planned in Munich and Hamburg. The circuit already runs in Spain, Italy and the United States, and more than 3,000 players took part in last year’s Spanish and Italian legs. The season concludes with a grand finale at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, where the top teams from all legs compete.

Why this matters for operators and investors

A major amateur circuit choosing to expand specifically into Poland, Germany and the UK is a signal that organisers see real, growing player demand in these markets, not just in padel’s established strongholds of Spain and Italy. For operators and investors evaluating where to build new courts, events like this tend to raise local awareness of the sport and can help drive new players to nearby facilities in the host cities.

What organisers say

Maribel Nadal, deputy general manager of the Rafa Nadal Academy, said the partnership strengthens the tour’s international growth and helps establish it as a leading circuit by bringing its experience to new countries. Holafly’s Daniela Prado described padel as one of the fastest-growing sports communities in the world.

Which cities are hosting Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour events in 2026?

Confirmed European stops include Gdynia, Warsaw and Katowice in Poland, London and Manchester in the UK, and Munich and Hamburg in Germany, alongside existing legs in Spain, Italy and the United States.

How many players took part last year?

More than 3,000 players took part in last year’s events in Spain and Italy.

Where does the tour finish?

The season concludes with a grand finale at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, Spain, where the top teams from all legs compete.