At Premier Padel Majors, there is no gender pay gap. Men and women compete for identical prize money at every round — from €3,438 in the Round of 32 all the way to €50,000 for the winner. Padel has maintained this standard since Premier Padel launched in 2022 — five years before Wimbledon equalized prize money in 2007, and well ahead of most professional sports today.
The Good News: Equal Pay at Majors
Qatar Major 2026 — prize money per player, all rounds
Every single round at a Premier Padel Major carries identical prize money for men and women. This is not a recent development — it has been part of Premier Padel's structure from its inaugural season. The commitment to equal pay at the top tier is one of the most progressive positions of any professional sport globally.
Where the Gap Appears: P2 Level
Standard P2 prize structure 2026 — prize money per player
Why the gap at P2 level? The P2 prize structure reflects differences in broadcast revenue and sponsorship at mid-tier events. Women's matches at P2 level attract smaller live audiences than men's matches at the same events. The Major-level equality is partly a commercial commitment from the investors backing Premier Padel. That same commercial pressure hasn't yet translated into full equality at lower tiers.
At the P1 level, the gap is similar — women earn roughly 55–60% of men's prize money per round. The clearest way to see it: a women's P2 winner takes home €8,500, while the men's P2 winner earns €15,000. That is a 43% gap at the winner level, narrowing slightly toward the later rounds.
The Numbers: Total Earnings Compared
The overall prize pool gap is 75.7% — women earn from a €11.7M pool versus men's €15.5M. But there is a crucial nuance: the average prize money per individual earning entry is higher for women (€3,481) than for men (€3,379). Women actually earn more per tournament result when measured entry by entry — a reflection of equal Major prize money and a more concentrated prize pool among fewer total players.
Top 10 Earners: Men vs Women
How Padel Compares to Other Sports
Women's prize money as a percentage of men's — major events, 2023–2026
Equal at Major level since Premier Padel launched (2022)
Equal since 2007. Wimbledon was the last Grand Slam to equalize.
Clear gap at mid-tier events. Women earn 57% of men per round.
Women don't play the same Majors. Best comparison: US Women's Open vs US Open.
2023 Women's World Cup prize pool was ~25% of 2022 men's.
Largest gap in major sports. Entirely different commercial scales.
At the top level — Majors — padel stands alongside tennis Grand Slams as one of the only major professional sports with 100% equal prize money for men and women. Golf remains at roughly 25%. Football (World Cup) was 25% in 2023. Basketball is in a different commercial universe entirely. Padel's mid-tier gap (P1/P2 at ~57%) is a real issue, but the overall picture is considerably more progressive than the mainstream narrative about sport and gender pay equality.
The Next Generation: Closing the Gap
Three players in the women's top 10 are 20 years old or younger. Their early career earnings already match — and in some cases exceed — men at equivalent ranking positions.
Already the 5th highest-earning woman in padel history — before her career prime. Her total exceeds Di Nenno (€440K, men's #7).
Already in the women's top 10 at 20. A consistent top-8 finisher and one of the most technically accomplished young players in the women's game.
The youngest player in the women's top 10. At 18, she has already cleared €271K in career prize money — an extraordinary start to a professional career.
What is striking about these numbers is not just the volume — it is the age at which they were accumulated. Claudia Fernandez at 20 has more career prize money than 7 of the top 10 men. If these players maintain their current trajectory through their prime years (typically 24–30 for padel), they could set all-time women's earnings records and meaningfully raise the total women's prize pool over the next decade.
The Path Forward: Full Equality
Extend Major-level equality to P1 and P2
The logical next step is equalizing prize money at the next tier down. P1 events attract significant broadcast attention — the commercial case for equal pay at P1 is stronger than at P2 and could be achieved within the current cycle.
Grow the women's broadcast audience
Prize money equality ultimately follows commercial viability. Women's padel produces entertaining, high-quality matches. Greater investment in production quality, match scheduling visibility, and dedicated broadcast slots would accelerate audience growth and build the commercial case for further equalization.
Leverage the talent advantage
The depth of talent in the women's game — particularly the extraordinary young players entering the tour — is a commercial asset. Players like Claudia Fernandez at 20 with €538K already earned are the faces that can drive viewership. The sport has the talent. It needs the investment behind it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do women padel players earn the same as men?
At Major level, yes — both earn €50,000 per player for winning. At P2 level, women earn approximately 57% of men's prize money. The overall career prize pool for women (€11.7M) is 75.7% of men's (€15.5M). However, on an entry-by-entry basis, women actually earn slightly more per tournament result (€3,481 vs €3,379) due to equal Major prize money and a smaller player field.
Who is the highest-earning women padel player?
Gemma Triay (Spain) leads with €707,726 in career prize money across 48 tournaments. She is followed by Ariana Sanchez (€685,633) and Paula Josemaria (€664,833). The top four women earners are all Spanish.
How does padel compare to other sports for gender pay equality?
At Major level, padel is equal — alongside tennis Grand Slams as one of the only major professional sports with 100% prize money equality for men and women. Golf's women's Majors are at roughly 25% of men's. The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup was about 25% of the men's. Padel's P2 gap (57%) is real but much better than most professional sports.
Why is there still a prize money gap at P2 level?
The P2 prize structure reflects differences in broadcast revenue and sponsorship at mid-tier events. Women's matches at P2 level attract smaller live audiences. The Major-level equality is partly a commercial commitment from Premier Padel's investors — that same commitment hasn't yet filtered down to P1 and P2 levels.
How much does Gemma Triay earn from padel?
Based on her career total of €707,726 in prize money across 48 tournaments, Gemma Triay earns an estimated €120,000–€170,000 per year in prize money alone. Sponsorship deals add to this figure, though those amounts are not publicly disclosed.
Are the youngest top women closing the earnings gap?
Claudia Fernandez (age 20) has €538,845 in career prize money — already more than the men's #7 all-time earner. Andrea Ustero (age 18) has €271,779. These players haven't reached their prime years yet. Their trajectory suggests the women's prize pool will continue growing.
When did padel introduce equal pay at Majors?
Premier Padel launched in 2022 with equal prize money at Majors from its first season. This makes padel one of the most progressive major professional sports in terms of gender pay equality — ahead of several sports that only achieved Grand Slam-level equality in 2007 (tennis) or have still not reached parity.
What is the total prize money pool for women padel players?
Our database tracks €11,721,028 in total career prize money across 244 women players. The men's pool is €15,481,184 across 481 players. These are career totals across all tracked Premier Padel, FIP, and related events — not a single-season figure.
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See the complete ranking of every professional woman padel player by career prize money, updated after every tournament.
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