The Premier Padel Qatar Major returns to Doha as one of four prestigious Major events on the 2026 calendar. With $525,000 prize money and maximum ranking points, the world's top 48 men's and 32 women's pairs compete at the iconic Khalifa International Tennis Complex. The 2025 edition saw Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia claim the men's title, while Gemma Triay and Claudia Fernández dominated women's competition. Qatar's February timing offers ideal weather conditions and positions Doha as the season's early flagship event.
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The Qatar Tennis Federation organizes domestic padel tournaments throughout the year at Khalifa International Tennis Complex. National championships, amateur leagues, and development events support Qatar's growing padel community. The QTF's investment in padel infrastructure reflects the sport's strategic importance to Qatar's sports diversification agenda.
Regular club tournaments, social mixers, and competitive leagues at Doha's premier dedicated padel facility. Weekly programming includes beginner-friendly events and advanced competitive play. Corporate tournaments and private events available for Doha's international business community.
Premier Padel Major venue — World-class facility
Multiple padel courts • Center court with stadium seating for Premier Padel events • Qatar Tennis Federation headquarters • Professional-grade facilities • Climate-controlled options • Host of ATP/WTA tennis events • Al Waab area location
Doha's dedicated padel club
Multiple outdoor courts • LED floodlighting for evening play • Pro shop • Coaching programs • Court rentals • Corporate events • Al Waab district • Popular with expat community
Sports city complex
Multi-sport destination • Padel facilities within broader sports complex • World-class training environment • Home to elite athletes • Near Khalifa Stadium
Qatar Foundation campus
University sports complex • Modern facilities • Community access programs • Student and faculty leagues
Qatar has positioned itself as the Gulf region's padel pioneer, securing a Premier Padel Major — one of only four worldwide alongside Rome, Paris, and Acapulco. This strategic investment reflects Qatar's broader sports diversification agenda following the successful 2022 FIFA World Cup, with padel joining tennis, golf, and motorsport as pillars of the nation's global sporting identity.
The Qatar Major's position on the Premier Padel calendar — typically in February — offers ideal weather conditions (average 22°C) and launches the professional season with maximum stakes. $525,000 prize money attracts the complete world top 20, while the Major designation means maximum ranking points. For players chasing year-end rankings, a strong Doha performance sets the tone for the entire season.
Khalifa International Tennis Complex — already established as an ATP/WTA venue — provides proven infrastructure for elite padel competition. Stadium seating, broadcast facilities, player amenities, and hospitality areas meet Premier Padel's exacting standards. The complex's experience hosting international tennis translates seamlessly to padel's similar operational requirements.
Doha's large Spanish and Latin American expat community — drawn by energy sector employment — arrived already knowing padel. This established player base created immediate demand for courts and competition, accelerating facility development beyond what organic local growth might have achieved. Corporate padel has become a networking staple among Doha's international business community.
Qatar's winter months (October-April) offer near-perfect outdoor playing conditions, with February's mild temperatures ideal for the Major. Summer heat necessitates climate-controlled or evening play, driving investment in covered facilities and LED floodlighting. The seasonal pattern concentrates competitive activity in cooler months while maintaining year-round recreational access.
Doha's position as a regional aviation hub (Qatar Airways) makes it accessible from Europe, Asia, and Africa within similar flight times. This connectivity supports both professional tour logistics and amateur tournament tourism. Players competing in Middle East events can efficiently combine Doha with Dubai and Riyadh stops.