Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour Expands to the U.S.
By Richard Pagliaro | Monday, March 16, 2026
Photo credit: Rafa Nadal Academy
The King of Clay is stepping back into the States.
Rafa Nadal and his racquet sponsor, Babolat, announced the Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour is expanding to the United States with Babolat as Official Technical Sponsor.
The Nadal Academy Padel Tour is one of Europe’s fastest-growing amateur padel circuits.
Now, Nadal aims to make a major footprint in the U.S. market. Babolat is the Tour’s Official Technical Sponsor and a key partner since its launch three years ago.
Following two successful editions in Spain and the launch of the Italian circuit, the Tour will now host four new events in the U.S. starting this week.
Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour USA by Playtomic – 2026 Calendar
The U.S. circuit will begin in Miami from March 13–15 at “Padel X,” continue April 24–26 at “Padel 39” in Austin, move to “Ultra Padel Miami” from May 8–10, and conclude at “Reserve New York” in the heart of Manhattan.
This expansion is supported by Playtomic, the world’s largest community of racket sport players and clubs.
Here’s Babolat’s role in the Tour from the brand’s news release announcing the expansion to the U.S.:
Since the Tour’s launch, Babolat has played a fundamental role as Official Technical Sponsor, contributing to its positioning, credibility, and player experience. As a global benchmark brand in racket sports, Babolat has supported the circuit’s development from its first edition, helping shape its identity through performance, innovation, and technical excellence.
For the U.S. launch and ongoing international growth, Babolat further reinforces its strategic presence through:
· Official Technical Sponsorship of the circuit
· Inclusion of Babolat products in all player Welcome Packs
· Awarding Babolat prizes to tournament champions
· On-site brand activations designed to elevate the player experience and strengthen community engagement
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