Following its consolidation in Spain, where two successful editions have already been held, and the launch of the circuit in Italy, the Rafa Nadal Academy Pádel Tour continues to grow and will arrive in the United States in 2026 in partnership with Playtomic. In this way, the amateur circuit promoted by the Rafa Nadal Academy, which combines sport, leisure, competition, and values, will take a new strategic step in its international expansion process with four events across U.S. territory.
The calendar of the Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour USA by Playtomic will feature four events: it will kick off in Miami from March 13 to 15 at “Padel X” club and then move to “Padel 39” in Austin from April 24 to 26. The third event will take place at “Ultra Padel Miami” from May 8 to 10, and the tour will conclude at “Reserve New York,” in the heart of Manhattan.
For this expansion, the Rafa Nadal Academy will count on the strategic support of Playtomic, the world’s leading app for racket sports players and clubs, helping users find courts, connect with other players, and focus on enjoying the game. At a time of strong growth for padel in North America, this partnership strengthens the circuit’s international ambition and its ability to establish itself in key markets. The alliance 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 fans. Participants will receive Babolat products in their Welcome Packs, and winners will be awarded Babolat rackets.
At the event held at Club G24 in Madrid, Maribel Nadal, Deputy General Director of the Rafa Nadal Academy, spoke very positively about this new step: “After the tremendous reception we’ve had in Spain and the launch of the circuit in Italy, making the leap to the United States is a very important step for us. Padel is experiencing spectacular growth in this market, and doing so alongside a strategic partner like Playtomic allows us to continue sharing our methodology, our values, and our approach to competition with new players and communities.”
Maribel was joined at the event by Franco Stupaczuk, world No. 5 in the padel rankings; Alberto Tomé, Director General of Sports for the Community of Madrid; and Ezequiel Garay, former footballer and owner of Club G24.
Laura Rivas, Sponsorship Director at Playtomic, stated: “Our mission is to drive the global growth of racket sports through technology, and we are especially excited to accompany and support the Rafa Nadal Academy in its arrival in the United States. We fully believe in this format, which strengthens the community and brings competition closer to new players in a key country for the future of padel.”
The arrival in the U.S. further internationalizes the Rafa Nadal Academy Pádel Tour, which in 2026 will continue traveling to some of Spain’s main cities such as Santander, Madrid, Gijón, Cádiz, Valladolid, Estepona, Seville, and Valencia before reaching the final event at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Manacor. Meanwhile, the Italian circuit—also culminating in Mallorca—will stop in Rome, Milan, Naples, Florence, Turin, and Ancona.
Known for developing world-class tennis players since opening in 2016 in Manacor, the Rafa Nadal Academy has also made a strong commitment to padel by developing training programs for young players and adults at state-of-the-art facilities featuring nine outdoor courts and ten indoor courts. Its fitness center, pioneering health and wellness spaces, extensive dining options, and modern residence have made the Rafa Nadal Academy one of the ideal destinations for playing padel. All of this has created the perfect environment both for the development of young talents and for adults seeking a unique experience in a high-performance, sport-focused setting.
With the arrival of the Rafa Nadal Academy Pádel Tour in the United States alongside Playtomic and its consolidation in Europe, thousands of players will be able to enjoy an amateur championship that is making a strong impression both at home and abroad.