INTERNATIONAL PADEL FEDERATION
The International Padel Federation (FIP) is the world governing body of Padel, whose mission is to:
- Foster the growth and development of Padel at all levels and ages, from grassroots to professional
- Govern the sport by affiliating national member federations and regional associations
- Make Padel become an Olympic sport and be part of the Olympic Games, the highest honour for any sport
The FIP manages an international calendar that includes its two professional circuits (Premier Padel and Cupra FIP Tour), a circuit fully dedicated to the youngest generations (FIP Promises), as well as team competitions (World Championships and continental events) for youth and senior players. As of January 2024, FIP also manages the only official international ranking for male and female professional players, which counts tournament points obtained in its two circuits: Premier Padel and Cupra FIP Tour.
FIP World & Continental events
The International Padel Federation (FIP) organizes World and Continental championships for teams and pairs across professional, senior, and junior levels in both men’s and women’s categories. These prestigious events take place every two years.
Since the inaugural professional World Championships in 1992, 17 editions have been held—6 in Europe, 8 in the Americas, and 3 in Asia.
At the junior level, 14 editions have taken place since 2000, while the senior category has seen 3 editions since its introduction in 2018.
Premier Padel is the leading official professional padel tour worldwide, founded by Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) together with the International Padel Federation (FIP) and the Professional Padel Association (PPA).
Launched in 2022, over 500 players from around the world competed in Premier Padel tournaments.
Over 110 leading professional female players joined Premier Padel in March 2023 through the International Padel Players Association (IPPA).
In August 2023, it was announced that QSI would acquire World Padel Tour (WPT) to create a single global professional padel tour – called Premier Padel – governed by FIP.
Launched in June 2019, the FIP circuit—rebranded as the CUPRA FIP Tour in 2020—was created to support the global growth of padel. It provides players from emerging nations the opportunity to compete internationally, earn FIP ranking points, and develop their professional careers.
Starting in 2025, the CUPRA FIP Tour features four tournament categories based on ranking points and conditions: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze.
To date, over 500 tournaments have been hosted across 190 locations in 44 countries spanning all five continents.
In 2021, FIP introduced the FIP Promises, a youth circuit designed for Under-14, Under-16, and Under-18 boys and girls. Initially launched as FIP Promises Europe, the competition expanded internationally in 2022.
Starting in 2025, a new Under-12 category will be added, further strengthening the pathway for young talent. Since its inception, the circuit has hosted over 80 combined tournaments for boys and girls worldwide.
