Premier Padel unveils 2025 Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour calendar
LONDON, DOHA – 23 December 2024 – Premier Padel, the leading official professional padel tour worldwide, today announced its eagerly anticipated 2025 calendar – with 24 tournaments across 16 countries, following its successful first season as a global tour. The 2025 season will feature at least 7 new locations including Miami, Buenos Aires, Cancun and Germany for the first time – significant additions across both the North and South American regions and Europe. The Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour will start on 10 February 2025 – opening with the Riyadh Season P1.There will be two major new highlights in the 2025 calendar in March, with the tour travelling for inaugural tournaments in Miami and Cancun –held at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Cancun – before returning to Chile for a second time. Following a short return to Europe for tournaments in Belgium and the heartlands in Spain, the tour will make its way to Paraguay in May before debuting in the Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires. Europe will host several tournaments between June and October – including a mid-season break scheduled in August – with a return to several recognised countries and locations including Italy (Rome, Milano), Spain (Valladolid, Malaga, Madrid), France (Bordeaux, Paris*) and The Netherlands (Rotterdam). The European leg will also include the first tournament in Germany. The Tour will then return to the Middle East for tournaments in Egypt (NewGiza) and the UAE (Dubai) with the regular season concluding with the Mexico Major at the end of November. The International Padel Federation (FIP) will host its first edition of the FIP Intercontinental Cup in August, the equivalent of the Ryder and Laver Cup – ahead of the planned mid-season break – and FIP World Cup Pairs tournament in November. In terms of the four Majors, the 2025 season will see the world’s best players return to Qatar (14-19 April) and Italy (9-15 June) for two Major tournaments in the first half of the year, with France (8-14 September) and Mexico (24-30 November) hosting the remaining Major tournaments. The Qatar Airways Premier Padel Finals will return to Barcelona in 2025 for its second edition from 8-14 December. The top 16 ranked players in the FIP Race Ranking – in both the men’s and women’s competitions – will qualify for the Premier Padel season finale. Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, Chairman of Premier Padel, said: “We are very proud to announce Premier Padel’s fantastic 2025 calendar, as we continue to propel the sport to new frontiers and take all aspects of the professional tour to the highest level. The 2025 calendar – developed in partnership with players and partners – shows our clear commitment to accelerate the global growth of padel and provide new and existing fans and players with an incredible experience of the Tour for many years.” Luigi Carraro, President of the International Padel Federation (FIP) and Vice Chairman of Premier Padel, said:“This is another thrilling chapter for FIP and Premier Padel and the sport of padel as a whole. Our 2025 calendar brings professional padel to new and established markets and a more efficient schedule for players and fans. This magnificent calendar supports the exciting global growth of padel as one of the world’s most dynamic and fastest growing sports and is another milestone in our bid for Olympic inclusion.”
Tennis icon Novak Djokovic has now embraced the sport firsthand with Premier Padel
Tennis icon Novak Djokovic – who recently highlighted padel’s rapid growth and its impact on tennis – has now embraced the sport firsthand with Premier Padel. He joined Premier Padel Chairman Nasser Al-Khelaïfi for a padel match at the Premier Padel courts in Doha, once again showing the sport’s dynamic appeal. This also follows Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, George Russell, Pierre Gasly, Oscar Piastri all taking a break from the track to visit the same Premier Padel x Qatar Airways courts in Doha ahead of the Formula 1 Qatar GP.
Visit Qatar and Msheireb Properties to Host QatarGP activation at Msheireb Downtown Doha
Doha, Qatar, 26 November 2024 – Visit Qatar, in partnership with Msheireb Properties, Lusail International Circuit, announced the launch of a QatarGP activation at Msheireb Downtown Doha’s iconic Barahat Msheireb, coinciding with the FORMULA 1® QATAR AIRWAYS QATAR GRAND PRIX 2024. The activation will operate from November 29 to December 1, offering visitors a vibrant venue to experience the excitement of Formula 1 racing in the heart of Qatar’s capital. The three-day activation will feature live screenings of all racing sessions, including practice runs, qualifying rounds, the sprint race, and Sunday’s main event. Designed as a family-friendly destination, the activation will complement the on-track action at Lusail International Circuit with interactive activities and entertainment. Dr. Hafiz Ali Abdullah, Senior Director of Corporate Communications at Msheireb Properties, said: “Following the remarkable success of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Fan Zone at Barahat Msheireb, which attracted thousands of football enthusiasts, we are delighted to once again transform our sustainable downtown into a hub of sporting excitement. The QatarGP activation builds on our proven track record of hosting world-class entertainment events that bring communities together in the heart of Doha.” Mr. Jassim Mahmoud, PR and Communication Director at Visit Qatar, said: “Together with our esteemed partners at Msheireb Properties and Lusail Circuit we are delighted to bring the QatarGP Activation to life, offering an exciting opportunity for everyone to enjoy the full Formula 1 experience right here in the heart of Msheireb. This fan zone is designed to be the ultimate destination for fans, residents and visitors alike, to come together and fully immerse themselves in the thrilling world of Formula 1.” Visitors to the activation will experience the thrill of Formula 1 through state-of-the-art racing simulators and an engaging RC car track. The venue will showcase an impressive display of classic and modern racing cars, while a dedicated entertainment area will feature live DJ performances throughout the evening. The activation’s design incorporates both lounge and picnic-style seating areas, creating a comfortable environment for families and friends to enjoy the races together. Entry is free for all visitors, and the QatarGP activation will be open daily from 2:30 PM to 10:00 PM, with live screenings starting from 4:00 PM. The race schedule includes Practice Sessions on Friday, November 29 (2:30 PM – 7:30 PM), Qualifying and Sprint Race on Saturday, November 30 (6:00 PM – 10:00 PM), and the Main Race on Sunday, December 1 (from 8:00 PM).
