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Premier Padel Valencia P1 2026

June 8–14 · La Fonteta, Valencia, Spain · €479,068 prize pool

Bas Hogeveen

Editor-in-Chief, Padel Earnings

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€479,068
🇪🇸 Spanish Home Turf

Premier Padel comes home to Spain. After the Italy Major in Rome, the tour heads to Valencia for the first P1 on Spanish soil of 2026. €479,068 on the line at La Fonteta — Coello, Galán, and Lebrón play in front of home crowds, while Paula Josemaría & Bea González arrive with five consecutive titles and aim for six.

2026 Race for #1
Full rankings →

Galán & Chingotto lead the 2026 Race — can Coello/Tapia close the gap on Spanish soil?

After back-to-back wins in Asunción and Buenos Aires, Galán/Chingotto lead by roughly ~€39,000 per player over Tapia/Coello. Valencia P1 hands €26,000 per player to the winner. With Coello and Galán both playing at home in Spain, every point matters more than ever.

#1 Race8 events

Galán 🇪🇸

€118,500

#2 Race8 events

Chingotto 🇦🇷

€118,500

#3 Race7 events

Tapia 🇦🇷

€79,400

−€39,100

#4 Race7 events

Coello 🇪🇸

€79,400

−€39,100

If Galán/Chingotto win Valencia

€144,500 each · lead extends to ~€51k

If Tapia/Coello win Valencia

€105,400 each · cuts gap to ~€13k

Final scenario

If they meet in the Valencia final — race on a knife edge

Tournament Overview

Premier Padel Valencia P1 2026 runs June 8–14, 2026 at Pabelón La Fonteta de Sant Lluís in Valencia, Spain. As a P1 event — the second-highest tier on the Premier Padel tour — the tournament offers €479,068 in total prize money, with men's winners earning €26,000 per player and women's winners €17,000 per player — a 53% pay gap that runs through every round of the draw.

Spain: The Global Home of Professional Padel

Spain has been the global stronghold of professional padel since the sport's modern revival. Players like Alejandro Galán, Arturo Coello, Juan Lebrón, and Paula Josemaría all live and train in Spain. Even Argentine players like Tapia and Chingotto base themselves in Spain during the season. A P1 on Spanish soil draws the most knowledgeable padel crowd in the world — an audience that understands every drop shot, every lob, every tactical switch.

What is a P1 Tournament?

The P1 designation represents the second-highest tier of Premier Padel events, below only Majors. P1 events feature:

  • €479,068 total prize pool — nearly double that of P2 events
  • Larger main draws — 32 men's pairs and 24 women's pairs
  • Higher FIP ranking points than P2 events
  • All top players are expected to compete

First European P1 of the 2026 Summer Swing

Valencia is the first P1 on European soil in the 2026 summer swing, arriving immediately after the Italy Major in Rome (June 1–7). Whoever carries momentum out of Rome into Valencia will have a powerful psychological edge. The indoor La Fonteta arena provides fast, consistent conditions — a technical surface that rewards precision over power.

  1. Sun · Jun 7

    Qualifying

    Qualifying round 1

  2. Mon · Jun 8

    Qualifying — Final Round

    Qualifying decider, qualifiers into main draw

  3. Tue · Jun 9

    R32 — Round of 32

    Main draw begins · 48 men + 28 women in action this week

  4. Wed · Jun 10

    R32 — Round of 32

    R32 continues

  5. Thu · Jun 11

    R16 — Round of 16

    16 men's + 12 women's pairs

  6. Fri · Jun 12

    QF — Quarter-finals

    8 men's + 8 women's quarter-finals

  7. Sat · Jun 13

    SF — Semi-finals

    Men's & women's semi-finals on Centre Court

  8. Sun · Jun 14

    Final

    Men's & women's finals — FREE on Premier Padel YouTube · ~14:00 CEST

Draw Size & Format

Men's Draw

Main Draw32 pairs
Direct entries24
Qualifiers6
Wildcards2
Qualifying Draw32 pairs

Women's Draw

Main Draw24 pairs
Direct entries19
Qualifiers4
Wildcards1
Qualifying Draw16 pairs

Prize Money Breakdown & the P1 Pay Gap

Premier Padel Valencia P1 2026 offers €479,068 in total prize money. Men's winners take home €26,000 per player; women's winners earn €17,000 per player. Same tournament, same week, same venue — but men are paid 53% more than women for winning. The gap is identical at every other Premier Padel P1 in 2026 (Riyadh, Miami, Buenos Aires) and runs through every single round of the draw. Equal pay only exists at the four Majors and the Finals Barcelona.

RoundMen / pairMen / playerWomen / pairWomen / player
Winner€52,000€26,000€34,000€17,000
Final€28,600€14,300€18,700€9,350
Semi-final€15,600€7,800€10,200€5,100
Quarter-final€10,400€5,200€6,800€3,400
Round of 16€6,188€3,094€4,038€2,019
Round of 32€3,500€1,750€2,018€1,009
Total Prize Pool€479,068

Per pair = combined prize for the team. Per player = what each individual takes home. View live earnings on the Valencia P1 2026 tournament page →

Tax on Prize Money in Spain: 24% Flat Withholding

Spain applies a flat 24% withholding tax on prize money earned by non-resident athletes. A men's P1 winner taking home €26,000 has approximately €6,240 withheld, netting around €19,760. Women's winners on €17,000 take home roughly €12,920 net — friendlier than Argentina's ~28% effective rate.

24%

Flat withholding rate

€6,240

Tax on men's winner

€19,760

Net take-home (men's winner)

Compare tax rates at every Premier Padel tournament in our complete tax-by-country guide →

What to watch

Three storylines at Valencia P1

Men's draw

Galán, Coello & Lebrón on home soil

Three Spanish stars in contention at a Spanish P1. Galán leads the 2026 Race and arrives fresh from back-to-back wins. Coello, the world #1, plays before a home crowd that adores him. Lebrón brings the aggressive net game Valencia fans know by heart. The support will be electric.

Coello career earnings →
Women's title

Paula / Bea: chasing title number six

Miami P1 → Newgiza P2 → Brussels P2 → Asunción P2 → Buenos Aires P1. Paula Josemaría and Beatriz González have not lost a final since they paired up. Valencia gives them a chance to make it six consecutive titles — a record that would define the 2026 season.

Paula career earnings →
The pay gap

Same tournament, 53% pay difference

If Galán and Chingotto win, they each pocket €26,000. If Paula and Bea win, they each earn €17,000 — for winning the same tournament, on the same week, on the same courts. Premier Padel only pays equally at Majors and Finals Barcelona. At every P1 and P2, the gap holds at 53%.

See the full breakdown ↓

Key Players to Watch

Valencia brings together the world's elite on Spanish soil. Multiple Spanish players have home advantage, and the indoor La Fonteta surface rewards the technical precision that defines the European game.

Men's Draw

Arturo Coello

The world number one plays at home in Spain. Coello's relentless intensity and clinical finishing are amplified when he hears the Spanish crowd behind him — Valencia brings out the best in him.

Alejandro Galán

Leads the 2026 Race for #1 after back-to-back South American wins. Another Spanish player playing with home support and arguably the form of his career heading into Valencia.

Agustín Tapia

The Argentine superstar who trains in Spain. Tapia's magical shot-making and court coverage make him the most dangerous player in the world on his best days — and he needs points.

Federico Chingotto

Galán's partner in the 2026 Race. Chingotto's defensive brilliance and never-say-die attitude means no match is over until it's over.

Juan Lebrón

The powerful Spaniard thrives at home. Lebrón's devastating net presence and world-class aggression make him a constant title threat at any P1.

Women's Draw

Paula Josemaría

The Spanish number one and the dominant force in women's padel in 2026. Five titles in a row and playing on home soil — Paula is the overwhelming favourite to win Valencia.

Beatriz González

Paula's partner and the other half of the most dominant women's pair of 2026. Bea's court sense and temperament in finals are elite-level.

Gemma Triay

The Menorcan powerhouse is one of the most consistent players on tour. Triay's composure and tactical intelligence make her a perennial favourite to challenge in any final.

Ariana Sánchez

Consistently one of the best players on tour, Sánchez brings consistency and match craft to navigate a competitive P1 draw.

Venue & Location: Valencia, Spain

Valencia is Spain's third-largest city, famous for its architecture, Mediterranean climate, and a deep sporting culture. Pabelón La Fonteta de Sant Lluís — known simply as La Fonteta — is a multi-purpose indoor arena with a capacity of around 9,000. It has hosted basketball (home of Valencia Basket), padel, MMA events, and large concerts. For Premier Padel, it provides a fast, consistent indoor surface ideal for technical play.

Tournament Details

  • Category: P1 (Premier 1)
  • Surface: Indoor
  • Prize Pool: €479,068
  • Dates: June 8–14, 2026

About Valencia

  • Country: Spain
  • Climate: Mediterranean warm, 20–28°C in June
  • Timezone: CEST (UTC+2)
  • Airport: Valencia Airport (VLC)

How to Watch Premier Padel Valencia 2026

Streaming Options

Premier Padel YouTube

Free live streaming of all main court matches with commentary. No subscription required.

FIP TV

The official International Padel Federation streaming platform with comprehensive coverage.

Schedule Tips

  • Time zone: CEST (UTC+2)
  • Latin America viewers: 5 hours behind CEST
  • US (EST) viewers: 6 hours behind CEST
  • Final: Sunday June 14

Latest Earnings

Earnings will appear here once the tournament starts on June 9. Check back during and after the event for live prize money data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Premier Padel Valencia P1 2026?
Premier Padel Valencia P1 2026 runs from June 8 to June 14, 2026 at Pabelón La Fonteta de Sant Lluís in Valencia, Spain. Qualifying is June 7–8, the main draw (Round of 32) starts June 9, Round of 16 is June 11, quarter-finals June 12, semi-finals June 13, and both men’s and women’s finals are on Sunday June 14.
How much is the Valencia P1 2026 prize money?
The total prize pool for Premier Padel Valencia P1 2026 is €479,068, split unequally between men and women. Men’s winners earn €26,000 per player (€52,000 per pair); women’s winners earn €17,000 per player (€34,000 per pair) — a 53% gap. Finalists: €14,300 (men) vs €9,350 (women). Semi-finalists: €7,800 vs €5,100. Quarter-finalists: €5,200 vs €3,400. Round of 16: €3,094 vs €2,019. Round of 32: €1,750 vs €1,009.
Where is Valencia P1 2026 played?
Valencia P1 2026 is played at Pabelón La Fonteta de Sant Lluís (La Fonteta), a major indoor multi-sports arena in Valencia, Spain, with capacity around 9,000. The venue has hosted basketball, padel, and large sporting events. Valencia is Spain’s third-largest city with a long padel tradition and highly knowledgeable crowds.
Who are the favourites at Valencia P1 2026?
On the men’s side, world #1 pair Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia are the top seeds, with Alejandro Galán and Federico Chingotto leading the 2026 Race for #1 after winning in Asunción and Buenos Aires. Coello, Galán and Juan Lebrón will all play in front of their home Spanish crowd. On the women’s side, Paula Josemaría and Beatriz González come in as overwhelming favourites after winning five consecutive titles in 2026 — Valencia is their chance to make it six in a row.
Is the prize money equal for men and women at Premier Padel P1?
No. At Valencia P1 2026, men’s winners earn €26,000 per player while women’s winners earn €17,000 — a 53% gap that runs through every round of the draw. Equal pay only exists at Premier Padel Majors and the Finals Barcelona. An 8 March 2026 analysis by Padelazo calculated that, at the current rate of change (women’s prizes growing ~5%/year, men’s ~1.5%/year), pay parity at P1 level will not arrive until around 2040.
How to watch Valencia P1 2026?
Premier Padel Valencia P1 2026 is free to watch on the Premier Padel YouTube channel and FIP TV. All main court matches are streamed live with commentary. The tournament runs June 8–14, 2026. Finals day is Sunday June 14. All times are CEST (UTC+2) — Valencia is in the Central European Summer Time zone.
What is the tax rate on prize money in Spain?
Spain applies a flat 24% withholding tax on prize money for non-resident athletes. A men’s P1 winner taking home €26,000 would have approximately €6,240 withheld, netting €19,760. A women’s winner taking home €17,000 would have €4,080 withheld, netting €12,920. This is one of the friendlier tax environments on the tour — see our tax-by-country guide for the full comparison.

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