Rome Major Padel 2026 — Schedule, Draw & Results
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Italy’s Major on the World Stage
The Italy Major in Rome is one of four Majors on the 2026 Premier Padel calendar and the most important padel event in Italian sport. Rome brings together the best players in the world in front of one of Europe’s most passionate padel audiences.
Italy’s love affair with padel has exploded in recent years. The country has built thousands of courts, created a thriving domestic circuit, and produced a growing number of competitive professional players. Hosting a Major in Rome is both a celebration of that growth and a statement about Italy’s central role in padel’s European expansion.
See the full Premier Padel 2026 season guide for the complete calendar.
2026 Dates and Venue
- Dates: June 1–7, 2026
- City: Rome, Italy
- Category: Premier Padel Major
- Venue: Premium indoor/outdoor venue in Rome with world-class spectator facilities
The June scheduling places the Italy Major in the heart of the European padel season, between the spring P1 and P2 events and the packed summer calendar. Rome’s warm early-summer weather adds to the festival atmosphere surrounding the event.
Prize Money and Ranking Points
As a Major, the Italy Major carries:
- Maximum ranking points on the Premier Padel circuit — equal to the Qatar, Paris, and Mexico Majors
- Prize pool exceeding €500,000 (combined men’s and women’s draws)
- Critical importance for year-end standings and Premier Padel Finals qualification
A strong result in Rome can define a pair’s season. The combination of maximum points and prize money makes every match high-stakes from the first round.
Key Players and Favourites
Rome’s Major draw attracts the full elite of professional padel:
Men’s draw:
- Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia — world number ones and relentless Major contenders
- Ale Galán and Juan Lebrón — proven Major winners with the experience to thrive under pressure
- Franco Stupaczuk and Martín Di Nenno — powerful and aggressive, capable of dominating any draw
- Federico Chingotto — a fan favourite whose creative style suits the Italian audience perfectly
Women’s draw:
- Ariana Sánchez and Paula Josemaría — the pair to beat in virtually every tournament they enter
- Gemma Triay and Alejandra Salazar — experienced Major performers who elevate their game on the biggest stages
- Marta Ortega — a versatile competitor with genuine title credentials
- Carolina Navarro — a legend of the sport who continues to compete at the highest level
Past Champions
The Italy Major has produced memorable moments since its introduction to the Premier Padel calendar:
| Year | Men’s Champions | Women’s Champions |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Coello / Tapia | Josemaría / Sánchez |
| 2023 | Galán / Lebrón | Triay / Salazar |
| 2022 | Galán / Lebrón | Triay / Salazar |
Rome has a pattern: only the very best pairs win here. The Italian crowd’s energy and the Major’s prestige combine to produce a tournament that rewards composure and class.
Italy’s Padel Boom
The Italy Major exists because of a remarkable cultural shift. Key facts about padel in Italy:
- Over 10,000 padel courts built across the country in recent years
- Growing domestic circuit producing competitive Italian players
- Mainstream media coverage — padel regularly features on Italian sports news
- Celebrity adoption — footballers, actors, and public figures have helped popularise the sport
- Strong infrastructure investment — municipalities and private operators continue to build courts across all regions
Rome’s Major is the pinnacle of Italy’s padel story. It connects the country’s grassroots growth to the highest level of professional competition.
How to Watch
- Red Bull TV — live global coverage from the quarter-finals
- Sky Sport Italia — extensive Italian-language coverage
- Premier Padel YouTube — highlights, interviews, and selected matches
- premierpadel.com — official scores, draws, and streaming links
How to Buy Tickets
- premierpadel.com — official ticket sales
- Italian ticketing platforms — local partners handle on-site and online sales
- Early rounds often feature free or low-cost general admission
- Semi-finals and finals require purchased tickets — Italian padel fans are enthusiastic, so expect strong demand
Rome is one of the best-attended events on the Premier Padel circuit. The atmosphere rivals any major sporting event in the city.
Why Rome Matters
The Italy Major in Rome is where padel meets one of Europe’s most passionate sporting cultures. The combination of world-class players, a devoted Italian fanbase, and the prestige of a Major creates a tournament that delivers drama, quality, and emotion every year.
For the full 2026 calendar, see our season guide and Premier Padel circuit explainer.
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