Weekly News Roundup: Premier Padel x Heineken
Global Partnerships & More
This week, padel makes headlines from Amsterdam to Asia. A global beer giant steps onto center court, a Miami coach builds a padel community from scratch, and a Singapore entrepreneur trades the boardroom for the backglass. Meanwhile, a storm in Jakarta tests resilience, and Egypt readies for a fierce title defense.
It’s a snapshot of what makes Padel so magnetic — ambition, adversity, and a constant push to expand nonstop globally.
Heineken Joins Premier Padel as Global Beer Partner
Heineken® 0.0 is set to become the official Global Beer Partner of Premier Padel starting in 2026, marking one of the sport’s most significant sponsorships yet. The deal reflects the brand’s commitment to social connection and balanced lifestyles, promising fans “unforgettable shared experiences.” Premier Padel CEO David Sugden called it a “powerful signal” of padel’s rise as a global commercial and cultural force.
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A Padel Coach Making Waves in Miami
José Maria “Txema” Carrillo, a former tennis standout from Spain’s Canary Islands, has quickly become one of Miami’s most sought-after padel coaches. As Padel Director at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Txema oversees booming demand with tournaments every weekend and a growing base of enthusiastic players. His journey from tennis scholar to community leader captures the sport’s growing foothold in the U.S.
- Read more on Islander News
Jakarta Club to Rebuild After Roof Collapse
Heavy rain and strong winds caused the roof of the Anwa Racquet Club’s padel facility in West Jakarta to collapse. Owner Wawa Lukman confirmed that no one was injured and emphasized the incident was a natural disaster, not negligence. The club, licensed for national tournaments, plans to rebuild “even stronger” after police investigations conclude — a testament to the resilience of Indonesia’s padel community.
- Read more on VOI
From Grab to the Court: Singapore’s Pop Padel Story
Former Grab manager Davy Sanh traded his six-figure corporate career for a shot at building Singapore’s padel future. Founding Pop Padel in 2024, he transformed passion into a full-fledged business by convincing investors to believe in the sport’s potential. His leap from audit rooms to open courts reflects how padel is inspiring entrepreneurs across Asia to build communities, not just clubs.
- Read more on Business Insider
Stupaczuk, Yanguas, Ortega, and Araujo Return to Egypt with New Partners
The Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour returns to Egypt for the Newgiza P2 event, where last year’s champions Franco Stupaczuk, Mike Yanguas, Marta Ortega, and Sofia Araujo defend their titles — but with new partners. Galán and Chingotto headline the men’s draw, while Brea and Triay lead the women’s. The competition under the pyramids promises fierce rematches and fresh chemistry on both sides of the net.
- Read more on PadelFIP
Highlights
Check out these highlights from this thriller of a match!
Padel’s global story keeps widening — from luxury hotels to local clubs, from corporate founders to community rebuilders. It’s no longer about where the sport started but how far it’s traveled. Every corner of the world now seems to echo with the sound of padel’s progress.
As 2026 nears, new investments, powerful partnerships, and inspiring individual journeys reaffirm one thing — padel’s moment isn’t coming; it’s already here.