Málaga launches 2026 Premier Padel P1 at Martín Carpena

Málaga formally welcomed the 2026 Andalucía Málaga Premier Padel P1 at the Salón de los Espejos in City Hall, turning the launch into a clear statement that Martín Carpena has become part of the city’s sports and tourism identity, not just another stop on the calendar. The presentation marked the start of the build-up to a third consecutive year of Premier Padel in the city, with the venue again set at the Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena.

The tournament runs from 11 to 19 July, with qualifying beginning on Saturday 11 July, the main draw starting on Monday 13 July and the finals scheduled for Sunday 19 July. Premier Padel has set the prize money at €470,000, and the entry list features the top five men’s pairs and top five women’s pairs in the rankings. Málaga will also put its home talent in the spotlight through Bea González, Momo González and Fran Guerrero, three names that have become central to the city’s pull as a padel stronghold.

Francisco de la Torre Prados opened the presentation by stressing that Martín Carpena shows Málaga is ready to host major international sports events. Juan Rosas Gallardo said the tournament projects Málaga to the world and brings thousands of visitors to the province, while Isabel Sánchez pointed to an excellent moment for Andalusian padel and the number of regional players inside the world’s top 100. José Pérez said the event leaves a legacy and inspires younger generations, and organiser Joan Cuscó said the aim is to keep improving the competition year after year.

The city’s own note framed that ambition in practical terms: more spectacle, a better fan experience and firmer consolidation inside Málaga’s sporting and social calendar. That matters because the tournament arrives immediately after the university championship in the same city, briefly making Málaga the center of the sport’s July schedule. It also lands as the fourth Spanish stop of a Premier Padel season that features 26 tournaments across 18 countries, giving Martín Carpena another chance to prove why Málaga is emerging as one of Spain’s most valuable long-term hosts.