Weekly News Roundup: PPL 2026 Timeline and More
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The Pro Padel League mapped out a broader North American footprint, global brands moved closer to the sport’s biggest stars, and padel secured another milestone on the international multi-sport stage.
Check out all the stories below.
Pro Padel League reveals expanded 2026 calendar
The Pro Padel League announced five events for 2026, introducing Los Angeles as a first-time host, expanding into Mexico, and closing with City’s Cup Finals in Miami. The calendar signals franchise stability and deeper North American roots.
- Read more on Padel Addict
On signs world No. 1 Arturo Coello
Swiss brand On signed padel world No. 1 Arturo Coello, its first major move into the sport. The partnership reflects padel’s rising commercial value, with a Coello-collaborated padel shoe planned for release in 2027.
- Read more on The New York Times
ACE Padel launches first U.S. club in Miami
ACE Padel will open its first U.S. location in Coconut Grove in early 2026, partnering with Aventura Asset Management. Designed as a premium social destination, the club integrates Playtomic technology and features hurricane-proof courts built to elite standards.
- Read more on Profile Miami
Padel confirmed for Asian Games debut in 2026
Padel will debut at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, marking a major step toward Olympic recognition. Backed by the Olympic Council of Asia and the FIP, the move highlights the sport’s rapid growth across Asia and the Middle East.
- Read more on Tennis Tonic
Football legends win Legends Padel Tour in Sharjah
Alessandro Florenzi and Fernando Llorente won the Legends Padel Tour Cup in Sharjah, defeating Christian Vieri and Christian Panucci. The event blended elite padel with football heritage as part of Sharjah’s Week of the Stars celebration.
- Read more on Sharjah24
Highlights
Following Arturo Coello’s signing with On, revisit the moments that defined his 2024 season.
From league calendars to Olympic pathways, padel is consolidating its position on the global sports map. Padel Mecca will continue tracking the signals that matter as the sport moves into a defining 2026.
Stay tuned for next week.