Málaga P1 2026 · Premier Padel
July 13–19 · Palacio de Deportes Carpena, Málaga · €479,068 prize pool
Editor-in-Chief, Padel Earnings
Premier Padel returns to Málaga for a P1 on home soil, the legendary Carpena arena hosting professional padel for the 2026 season. €479,068 total prize pool: men's winner takes €26,000 per player, women's winner takes €17,000 per player. Spain's top marginal tax rate reaches 47%, making this a high-tax stop on the circuit, significantly different from the tax-free Gulf events earlier in the season. For a full comparison, see padel prize money tax by country.
Tournament Overview
Premier Padel Málaga P1 2026 takes place from July 13 to July 19, 2026 at the Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena in Málaga, southern Spain. As a P1, the second-highest tier in the Premier Padel circuit, this event brings €479,068 in total prize money with the world's best pairs competing on Spanish home soil. Men's winner earns €26,000 per player (€52,000 per pair), while women's winner earns €17,000 per player (€34,000 per pair).
Carpena: Málaga's Premier Arena
The Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena, known universally as "Carpena", is one of Spain's most prestigious indoor arenas. Named after former Málaga mayor José María Martín Carpena, the venue holds approximately 10,000 spectators and is the home ground of Unicaja Baloncesto, one of Spain's top basketball clubs. Its modern infrastructure, strong acoustics and lively Andalusian crowd make it a natural fit for Premier Padel's biggest events. Málaga itself is one of the fastest-growing cities in southern Spain, with a fast-growing padel scene and proximity to the Costa del Sol's massive network of padel clubs.
What is a Premier Padel P1?
P1 events sit one tier below Majors in the Premier Padel hierarchy. Compared to P2 tournaments, P1 events offer:
- €479,068 total prize pool, roughly double a typical P2 event
- Larger draws: typically 32 men's pairs + qualifying, 32 women's pairs + qualifying
- Higher FIP ranking points, crucial for world rankings and year-end seedings
- Mandatory attendance by all top-ranked players
- Non-equal prize money: men earn significantly more than women at this tier (53% gap at winner level)
The Prize Pay Gap at P1 Level
Unlike Premier Padel Majors, where men and women earn equal prize money at every round, P1 events maintain a significant pay gap. At Málaga P1 2026, the men's winner earns €26,000 per player while the women's winner earns €17,000 per player, a difference of €9,000 (53%). This gap exists at every round of the draw. The Paris Major (September 2026) remains the closest benchmark where both genders earn identically.
Schedule, Málaga P1 2026
| Date | Round | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mon Jul 13 | Qualifying, Day 1 | Qualifying round begins |
| Tue Jul 14 | Qualifying, Final Round | Last qualifying slots decided |
| Wed Jul 15 | Round of 32 | Main draw opens |
| Thu Jul 16 | Round of 16 | Top seeds enter the draw |
| Fri Jul 17 | Quarter-finals | Best 8 pairs in action |
| Sat Jul 18 | Semi-finals | Final four determined |
| Sun Jul 19 | Finals Day | Women's & Men's finals · Carpena Centre Court |
Prize Money Breakdown
All figures are per player. Men and women earn different amounts at P1 level, unlike Majors, there is no equal pay at this tier.
| Round | Men (per player) | Men (per pair) | Women (per player) | Women (per pair) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | €26,000 | €52,000 | €17,000 | €34,000 |
| Final | €14,300 | €28,600 | €9,350 | €18,700 |
| Semi-final | €7,800 | €15,600 | €5,100 | €10,200 |
| Quarter-final | €5,200 | €10,400 | €3,400 | €6,800 |
| Round of 16 | €3,094 | €6,188 | €2,019 | €4,038 |
| Round of 32 | €1,750 | €3,500 | €1,009 | €2,018 |
| Total prize pool: €479,068(men + women combined) | ||||
Pay gap note: At Málaga P1, the men's winner earns €26,000 per player and the women's winner earns €17,000 per player, a gap of €9,000 (53%) at winner level. This is the standard P1 structure. Equal prize money only exists at Premier Padel Majors and the Finals. See our full prize money guide →
Players to Watch
Men's Draw
Defending Rome Major champions. Two of the most exciting players in the sport, competing on familiar Spanish soil.
Led the 2026 Race for much of the season. Galán is a massive crowd favourite in Málaga, where Andalusian fans come out in force.
The Huelva native and former world #1, Andalucía's biggest padel star playing in front of his home region crowd.
Women's Draw
Rome Major champions. Triay is one of the most decorated women's players in padel history, consistently performing at the top level across all surfaces.
Rome finalists. Sánchez is a Spanish fan favourite and the crowd at Carpena will back this pair loudly.
Venue & Málaga
Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena sits in central Málaga, easily accessible from the historic city centre, the port, and Málaga's international airport (AGP), one of the busiest in southern Spain. The arena is the home of Unicaja Baloncesto (Unicaja basketball), whose loyal fanbase carries over to major sporting events.
Málaga is the capital of Andalucía's Costa del Sol, known for its year-round sunshine, rich cultural heritage (birthplace of Picasso), excellent gastronomy, and a booming tourism infrastructure. July temperatures typically range from 25–35°C, but the fully climate-controlled Carpena arena ensures comfortable indoor conditions for players and spectators alike.
Málaga has a deep connection to Spanish sports culture, the city was home to the famous Málaga CF European campaign (2012/13 Champions League quarter-finalists) and now welcomes Premier Padel to its premier indoor stage. For international visitors, the Costa del Sol's padel club density is among the highest in Europe, making the surrounding region a natural padel pilgrimage destination.
How to Watch Málaga P1 2026
Premier Padel YouTube
Free live streaming of all matches. No subscription required.
FIP TV (fipadel.tv)
Official FIP streaming platform with full tournament coverage.
Movistar+ Vamos (Spain)
Spanish broadcast rights, live coverage for Movistar subscribers across Spain.
Timezone: Málaga plays in CEST (UTC+2 in July). Main court sessions typically start at 10:00–11:00 local time, with evening sessions from around 18:00–19:00 CEST. Finals day (Sunday, July 19) usually features the women's final in the afternoon and men's final in the evening.
Málaga P1 stakes: €26,000 winner prize for men, €17,000 for women
A P1 winner adds €26,000 per player to the men's season Race, substantial, but less than half the €48,000 on offer at a Major. In the tight 2026 men's Race, every P1 matters. On the women's side, €17,000 per player is at stake.
Men's winner
+€26,000 per player
Women's winner
+€17,000 per player
Next stop after Málaga
Paris Major, €48K equal pay
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