Premier Padel, FIP & A1 Padel: The Tours Explained
Updated 28 July 2026
Professional padel is organised across a few different circuits. Knowing which is which helps you follow the calendar and find the events bookmakers price most heavily.
Premier Padel
Premier Padel is the flagship men’s and women’s tour, launched in 2022 and backed by the QSI group in partnership with the International Padel Federation (FIP). Its calendar is built around Major and P1 events across the globe and features the sport’s top pairs. These are the events with the deepest betting markets.
Cupra FIP Tour
The FIP Tour is the official development circuit sanctioned by the International Padel Federation, sitting a tier below Premier Padel. It is where rising players earn ranking points and break through, and it feeds the professional pipeline.
A1 Padel
A1 Padel is an independent global tour that runs its own events and rankings, giving fans and bettors additional professional padel to follow throughout the year.
World Padel Tour (legacy)
The World Padel Tour (WPT) was the dominant circuit for years before largely merging into Premier Padel from 2024. You will still see WPT referenced in historical results and player records.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main padel tour?
Premier Padel is the flagship professional tour, backed by QSI and the FIP, and it has the deepest betting coverage.
Is the World Padel Tour still running?
The World Padel Tour largely merged into Premier Padel from 2024, so most top-level events now sit under the Premier Padel banner.
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