Following its success in Spain and the launch of the circuit in Italy, the Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour continues to grow and will arrive in the United States in 2026 alongside Playtomic. This marks a strategic step in the internationalization of the amateur circuit, which combines sport, leisure, competition, and values, featuring four major events on U.S. soil.
The 2026 U.S. Calendar The “Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour USA by Playtomic” will consist of four stops:
- Miami: March 13-15 at “Padel X.”
- Austin: April 24-26 at “Padel 39.”
- Miami: May 8-10 at “Ultra Padel Miami.”
- New York City: The grand finale at “Reserve New York” in the heart of Manhattan.
For this expansion, the Academy has partnered with Playtomic, the world’s leading app for racket sports, and Babolat, a key strategic partner providing high-end equipment for participants and winners.
Statements from the Launch During the presentation at Club G24 in Madrid, Maribel Nadal, Deputy General Manager of the Academy, stated: “After the great reception in Spain and Italy, jumping to the U.S. is a major milestone. Padel is growing spectacularly there, and partnering with Playtomic allows us to bring our methodology and values to new communities.”
She was joined by padel star Franco Stupaczuk, local sports authorities, and former footballer Ezequiel Garay. Laura Rivas from Playtomic added: “Our mission is to drive global growth through technology. We fully believe in this format that strengthens the community in such a key country for the future of padel.”
A Global Circuit The tour will also continue across Spain (visiting cities like Madrid, Seville, and Valencia) and Italy (Rome, Milan, Naples, etc.), with all roads leading back to the final event at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Manacor, Mallorca.
Since 2016, the Academy has become a world-class destination for padel, featuring 19 top-tier courts and elite training programs. With this expansion, thousands of amateur players worldwide can now enjoy a championship that is causing a sensation both inside and outside of Spain.