November has started with major developments in professional padel. The FIP World Cup is taking place in Qatar, Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia have secured another year at the top of the men's rankings, and Gemma Triay has set a new career title record.
This month's padel news also includes plans for a new international team competition in 2027 and several important tournaments still to come before the end of the season.
FIP World Cup 2026: The world's best compete in Qatar
The FIP World Cup 2026 is taking place in Doha, Qatar, from 2 to 7 November. The tournament brings together 32 national teams, with 16 competing in the men's competition and 16 in the women's competition.
The event has a total prize fund of €1.2 million, divided equally between the men's and women's competitions. Argentina entered as defending men's champions, while Spain arrived as defending women's champions.
Following the group stage, the quarter-finals are scheduled for 5 November. The men's competition features several notable matchups:
- Argentina vs Germany
- Spain vs Brazil
- Italy vs Sweden
- Portugal vs Netherlands
The Netherlands, Sweden and Germany have reached the men's World Cup quarter-finals for the first time, demonstrating how the competitive landscape is developing beyond the traditional leading nations.
In the women's competition, Spain faces Sweden, Argentina plays Portugal, Italy meets Brazil, and the Netherlands takes on France.
Belgium's women's team finished third in its group and will compete for positions nine to sixteen, with Paraguay as its next opponent.
The semi-finals are scheduled for 6 November, followed by the finals on 7 November.
Official tournament updates are available through the International Padel Federation.
Coello and Tapia secure another year as world number ones
One of the biggest stories in recent padel news came from the Kuwait Major on 31 October.
Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia defeated Juan Tello and Maxi Arce 6–1, 6–1 in the men's final, securing their 13th title of the season.
The victory also confirmed that Coello and Tapia will finish 2026 as the world's number-one pair for the fourth consecutive season.
Their Kuwait victory marked their fifth consecutive tournament title, following wins in Paris, Rotterdam, Düsseldorf and Milan.
The Spanish-Argentine partnership has dominated professional padel since joining forces in February 2023. Their combination of powerful attacking shots, accurate positioning and defensive control continues to make them difficult to beat.
With Dubai, Mexico and the season-ending finals still ahead, the pair have further opportunities to add to their record.
Gemma Triay breaks the women's title record
The Kuwait Major also produced a major milestone in women's padel.
Gemma Triay and Delfina Brea defeated Ari Sánchez and Andrea Ustero 3–6, 6–1, 6–1 in the final on 31 October.
The victory gave Triay her 59th career title, making her the most successful female player in the professional title count reported by the FIP.
She moved ahead of Alejandra Salazar and Ari Sánchez, who each had 58 titles at the time.
For Triay and Brea, Kuwait was their seventh title of the 2026 season and their second Major victory of the year.
Their partnership has become one of the strongest on the women's circuit, combining Triay's experience with Brea's consistency and attacking ability.
Interestingly, the partners are representing different national teams at the World Cup: Triay plays for Spain, while Brea represents Argentina.
Hexagon World Series announces international expansion for 2027
Professional padel is also preparing for changes beyond the traditional tournament circuits.
On 21 October, Hexagon World Series announced a new international format for 2027, featuring eight teams and four events across three continents.
The announced calendar includes:
- Madrid: 21–24 January 2027
- North America: March 2027
- Scandinavia: June 2027
- Abu Dhabi: 21–24 October 2027
The exact North American and Scandinavian host cities have not yet been confirmed.
The competition will also introduce a different scoring format. Matches will be decided through a best-of-five series of super tie-breaks rather than conventional games and sets.
Each team will include a men's pair and a women's pair, with both contributing equally to the team standings.
The project reflects efforts to introduce new competition formats and attract audiences who may not regularly follow traditional professional padel tournaments.
What are the next major padel tournaments?
Attention will return to the Premier Padel circuit after the World Cup.
Two major tournaments remain on the November calendar:
- Dubai Premier Padel P1: 8–15 November 2026
- Mexico Major: 23–29 November 2026
The season will then move toward the Barcelona Finals in December, where the leading players will compete in the final major event of the year.
These tournaments will be important for players competing for ranking positions and places in the season-ending event, even though the men's number-one pair has already secured its year-end position.
Fans can follow the tournament calendar through Premier Padel.
A decisive end to the 2026 padel season
The latest padel news shows a sport with strong competition at the highest level and new tournament formats on the horizon.
Coello and Tapia continue to dominate the men's circuit, Triay has reached a historic milestone, and the World Cup is giving national teams an opportunity to challenge the established favourites.
For recreational players, these developments also offer a chance to observe how professionals approach positioning, teamwork and shot selection.
At Voleace, padel is more than professional results. It is a sport built around movement, competition and time spent on court.
With several major events still ahead, November remains an important month for players and fans following the international padel scene.