Padel is rapidly cementing its status as a premier multisport discipline, with a series of high-profile appearances at major international games throughout the remainder of 2026 and beyond. Following its successful debut at the 2023 European Games, the sport is now featured as a medal event across several continents, signaling its ongoing global expansion and alignment with Olympic values.
The 2026-2027 Padel Multisport Calendar
The International Padel Federation (FIP) has secured the sport's inclusion in a variety of prestigious multisport events. Here are the upcoming competitions where padel will be contested for medals:
- Mediterranean Games (Taranto, Italy): Taking place from August 22 to 28, 2026, this event marks the debut of padel in the Mediterranean Games. The competition will feature 88 athletes representing 18 different nations, with medals awarded in men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles.
- South American Games (Santa Fe, Argentina): Scheduled for September 12 to 26, 2026, this 13th edition of the games officially includes padel as a medal sport. This is a significant upgrade from its previous appearance as an exhibition sport in Asuncion, Paraguay, four years ago.
- Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya, Japan): Running from September 19 to October 4, 2026, this event will see the continent's top nations compete for medals. This inclusion highlights the rapid growth of the sport in Asia, where over 600 new courts were constructed between April 2024 and October 2025, bringing the regional total to more than 1,700.
- Asian Indoor Martial Arts Games (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia): Closing out the 2026 calendar, padel will be featured as a medal sport in this multisport competition from December 13 to 21.
- European Games (Istanbul, Turkey): Looking ahead to 2027, padel has already been confirmed as part of the official program, building on the momentum established during its inaugural appearance at the 2023 European Games in Krakow, Poland.
This global circuit represents a significant milestone for the sport, reflecting the dedicated efforts of the International Padel Federation and national governing bodies to foster inclusion and social interaction on the international stage. As the sport continues to travel through these major events, it reinforces its ambition to remain a permanent fixture in the world of elite multisport competition.
