National Padel League’s USA National Team League Announces Return for 2026 Season Following Breakout 2025 Campaign

Miami, FL — March 26, 2026 — Following a record-breaking 2025 season that solidified its position as the premier amateur padel team competition in the U.S., the National Padel League (NPL) today announced the launch of its 2026 USA National Team League season. Building on a year of unprecedented growth, the 2026 circuit will introduce a dual-season format (Spring and Fall), expanded women’s categories and a continued nationwide expansion across six major U.S. regions.

The 2025 USA National Team League season proved that the appetite for structured, competitive padel is at an all-time high. The league had over 1,900 registered players, ages 14 to 71, representing 130+ teams across 35+ cities. With 6 Regional Championships completed, the NPL has successfully created a clear, professional-grade pathway for amateur players to move from local club play to a national stage.

“2025 was a landmark year where we proved that the community-driven, team-based format is exactly what American padel needs,” said National Padel League Director, Luis Fernando Ramirez Aristeguieta. “For 2026, we are doubling down. By moving to a two-season format and significantly expanding our women’s divisions, we are ensuring that more players than ever have the opportunity to represent their cities and compete for a national title.”

“The NPL has been a wonderful partner of the United States Padel Association (USPA) and its success is another example of the growth of padel in the U.S.,” said United States Padel Association President, Bill Ullman. “By creating a national team format where players compete, improve, support their teammates and form lasting friendships, the NPL is helping to build the excitement, the national and regional communities and the padel excellence that will define the sport for years to come.”

· Two National Seasons: To meet overwhelming demand, the NPL will now host both a Spring and Fall season in 2026

· Expanded Women’s Divisions: The 2026 season will feature four dedicated women’s categories (matching the four men’s categories)

· Launch of Digital Ecosystem: The NPL has transitioned to Tournated, an all-in-one sports management platform. This digital ecosystem unifies the NPL’s relationship with the USPA and World Padel Rating (WPR). All league registrations will now run through Tournated, and match results will be processed and posted faster than ever before.

· Structured Pathway to Nationals: The league continues its robust "City to Nationals" pipeline. City stage play leads to Regional Championships, culminating in the prestigious National Finals

· Official USPA Endorsement: The USA National Team League remains the only amateur team league officially endorsed by the United States Padel Association (USPA), ensuring the highest standards of play and integration with the national World Padel Rating.

· Registration Opens: March 14

· City Stage Play: April 20 - May 29

· Regional Championships:

· Northeast (Boston): May 29 - 31

· Southeast (Charlotte): June 4 - 5

· Southwest (San Diego): June 4 - 5

· Texas Region (Dallas): June 4 - 5

· Mid-Atlantic (Philadelphia): June 10 - 12

· Florida Region (Miami): June 17 - 19

· National Finals (location TBD): August 14 - 16

The 2026 season will take place in 40+ cities across the continental U.S., organized into six competitive regions:

· Florida: Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Boca Raton, Orlando, Tampa

· Northeast: New York, New Jersey, Boston, Connecticut

· Mid-Atlantic: Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, Minnesota, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, St. Louis

· Southeast: Atlanta, Nashville, Raleigh, Charleston, Oklahoma City, Charlotte, Kentucky

· Texas: Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, Midland, McAllen

· Southwest: Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Denver, Phoenix, Tucson

Registration for the 2026 Spring Season is now open and closes on April 18. For more information and to register, please visit www.nationalpadelleague.us/npl-league-2026.

The National Padel League (NPL) is dedicated to growing the sport of padel across the United States through innovative competitions, community initiatives, and national-level events. By creating accessible, inclusive, and professional-style experiences, NPL is leading the way in shaping the future of padel in the U.S.