Premier Padel Valencia P1 2026
June 8–14 · La Fonteta, Valencia, Spain · €479,068 prize pool
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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 (May 31–June 7). Coello/Tapia won Rome — they carry momentum. Galán/Chingotto must respond to protect a Race lead cut from €39K to €800. The indoor La Fonteta arena provides fast, consistent conditions — a technical surface that rewards precision over power.
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Tournament Bracket
Match results and bracket progression
Upcoming order of play
La Fonteta, Valencia · All times CEST (UTC+2) · Free live on Premier Padel YouTube
Spain (host) 🇪🇸
CEST (UTC+2)
Match days typically start around 10:00–11:00 local. Evening sessions on Centre Court from 19:00 CEST.
Latin America 🇦🇷🇲🇽
-5 hours
Daytime Valencia matches start at ~05:00–06:00 ART. Finals at 14:00 CEST = 09:00 ART.
🏆 Finals day
Sun 14 June
From ~14:00 CEST · Men's & women's finals. Free on Premier Padel YouTube.
Sun · Jun 7
Qualifying
Qualifying round 1
Mon · Jun 8
Qualifying — Final Round
Qualifying decider, qualifiers into main draw
Tue · Jun 9
R32 — Round of 32
Main draw begins · 48 men + 28 women in action this week
Wed · Jun 10
R32 — Round of 32
R32 continues
Thu · Jun 11
R16 — Round of 16
16 men's + 12 women's pairs
Fri · Jun 12
QF — Quarter-finals
8 men's + 8 women's quarter-finals
Sat · Jun 13
SF — Semi-finals
Men's & women's semi-finals on Centre Court
Sun · Jun 14
Final
Men's & women's finals — FREE on Premier Padel YouTube · ~14:00 CEST
Draw Size & Format
Men's Draw
Women's Draw
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.
| Round | Men / pair | Men / player | Women / pair | Women / 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)
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Three storylines at Valencia P1
Galán, Coello & Lebrón on home soil
Galán leads the Race for #1 but by just €800 after Coello/Tapia's Italy Major win. Three Spanish stars in a P1 at home with the Race effectively tied — Galán defending, Coello hunting. Lebrón adds another title threat. The home crowd will be deafening.
Coello career earnings →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 →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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
| Player | Partner | Round | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Tapia | Arturo Coello | Winner | €26,000 |
| Arturo Coello | Agustin Tapia | Winner | €26,000 |
| Andrea Ustero Prieto | Ariana Sanchez Fallada | Winner | €17,000 |
| Ariana Sanchez Fallada | Andrea Ustero Prieto | Winner | €17,000 |
| Federico Chingotto | Alejandro Galan | Final | €14,300 |
| Alejandro Galan | Federico Chingotto | Final | €14,300 |
| Claudia Fernandez Sanchez | Sofia Araujo | Final | €9,350 |
| Sofia Araujo | Claudia Fernandez Sanchez | Final | €9,350 |
| Miguel Yanguas | Franco Stupaczuk | Semi-final | €7,800 |
| Franco Stupaczuk | Miguel Yanguas | Semi-final | €7,800 |
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