Having established itself in Spain, where two successful editions have already been held, and launched the circuit in Italy, the Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour continues to grow and is set to hit the United States in 2026 with the help of Playtomic. The move, which will see four new events in the United States, represents a new strategic step in the process of internationalisation for the amateur circuit promoted by the Rafa Nadal Academy, which combines sport, leisure, competition and values.
The calendar for the Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour USA by Playtomic will consist of four heats: it will kick off in Miami from 13 to 15 March at the “Padel X” club, followed by a stop from 24 to 26 April at “Padel 39” in Austin. The third event will take place at “Ultra Padel Miami” from 8 to 10 May, and the tour will conclude at “Reserve New York”, in the heart of Manhattan.
For this expansion, the Rafa Nadal Academy will enjoy the strategic support of Playtomic , the largest community of racket sport players and clubs, which, through its app, streamlines court bookings, encourages connections between players, and allows everyone to focus fully on the enjoyment of the game. At a time of rapid growth for padel in North America, this alliance strengthens the circuit’s international ambitions and its capacity to establish itself in key markets.
The partnership with Babolat will also play a key role, as the brand has positioned itself as a strategic partner of the circuit and one of its main attractions for participants. Players will receive Babolat products in their Welcome Packs, and the winners will be awarded Babolat racquets.
Laura Rivas, Director of Sponsorships at Playtomic, stated: “Our mission is to drive the global growth of racket sports through technology and, for that reason, we’re particularly excited to accompany and support the Rafa Nadal Academy upon its arrival in the United States. We’re confident in this format, which strengthens the community and brings competition to new players in a country that is key to the future of padel”.
Maribel Nadal, Deputy General Manager of the Rafa Nadal Academy, was very positive in her appraisal of the new step: “After the great reception we’ve had in Spain and the start of the circuit in Italy, taking the leap to the United States is a very important step for us. Padel is growing spectacularly in this market and doing this with a strategic partner like Playtomic allows us to continue bringing our methodology, our values, and our approach to competition to new players and new communities”.
The arrival in the USA is another step in the internationalisation of the Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour, which in 2026 will continue touring some of the country’s main cities such as Santander, Madrid, Cadiz, Valladolid, Estepona, Seville, Valencia, and Gijon, before reaching the final event at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Manacor. Meanwhile, the circuit in Italy, which will also culminate in Mallorca, will stop in Rome, Turin, Perugia, Bari, Bergamo, and Florence (TBC).
Since opening in 2016 in Manacor, the Rafa Nadal Academy has been renowned for training world-class tennis players. The Academy has also made a strong commitment to padel, developing training programmes for both young people and adults at its state-of-the-art facilities, which include nine outdoor and ten indoor courts. Its fitness centre, pioneering health and wellness spaces, a wide range of dining options, and modern accommodation have all contributed to making the Rafa Nadal Academy an ideal place for playing padel. All of this has created the perfect environment for the development of young talent as well as for adults who wish to enjoy a unique experience in a setting designed for both high performance and the enjoyment of sport.
With the arrival of the Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour in the United States with the help of Playtomic and its consolidation in Europe, thousands of players will be able to enjoy an amateur championship that is making waves both in Spain and abroad.