Week of April 19–25, 2026 | Published by JF2 Academy
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Top stories from USPA, PPL, NPL, Red Padel, FIP & all major U.S. padel organizations
The U.S. Padel Association (USPA) has confirmed its most ambitious competitive calendar in history: 255+ sanctioned tournaments for 2026, up from 104 in 2025. This marks the official transition from the "initial phase" to the "growth phase" of padel in the United States. Players at all levels — from beginners to pros — now have more competitive opportunities than ever before.
The U.S. National Padel Team competed this week at the America Padel Cup in Quito, Ecuador — representing a significant milestone in American padel on the international stage. This is the highest-level continental team competition organized by FIP.
The NPL's sophomore season now covers 40+ cities across six regions: Florida, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Texas, and Southwest. Critically for this week's audience: four new women's divisions have been added, creating more competitive opportunities for female players across the country. The season launched March 26, 2026.