European qualifying for the 2026 Padel World Cup ended in Madrid on 26 September. Fifty-five national teams representing 29 countries were announced at Pádel G24. Four places at the World Cup in Doha were up for grabs: the Netherlands secured the men’s place, Great Britain the women’s place, and Germany qualified in both categories, according to the International Padel Federation (FIP).
For a club, a tournament on this scale does not offer a ready-made formula. It does, however, provide a useful starting point for asking practical questions about how to organise a competition day.
Which time slots should be set aside for matches?
A tournament uses courts during specific time slots. Before opening registration, a club can estimate how many matches are planned, how long they are likely to take and when courts will be unavailable for regular bookings.
A clear schedule can then distinguish the courts assigned to matches, those still available to book, and the slots set aside for warm-ups or possible delays. These choices should be adapted to the tournament format and the club’s resources: sources on the Madrid qualifiers do not detail their operational arrangements.
How can teams avoid uncertainty?
Participants need to know where to go, when to play and whom to contact. A club can prepare a centralised schedule and designate a point of contact for time changes or practical questions. It is also useful to consider waiting areas and movement around the courts, based on the expected number of people.
These measures are part of preparation, not a guarantee of attendance or revenue. Their purpose is to help the club check that the schedule, court availability and welcome arrangements are consistent.
What can clubs take from the international calendar?
The 2026 World Cup is scheduled to take place in Doha from 2 to 7 November. The final two places are due to be decided at the Asia-Africa qualifiers, taking place in Kuwait from 26 to 30 October. These dates extend the competition on the international stage after the European phase concluded in Madrid.
To keep track of regular bookings and slots blocked for an event, a club can also compare its planning methods. NextSet offers a court-booking tool for clubs. If you’d like to see how it might fit into your operations, you can request a demo.
Photo : padelfip.com.
Sources
- FIP World Cup Qualifiers Europe: Madrid to host from 22 to 26 September, four places at stake for Doha | Padel FIPwww.padelfip.com
- Alemania consigue la doble clasificación para la FIP World Cup 2026 de Doha. También celebran Países Bajos y Gran Bretaña | Padel FIPwww.padelfip.com
- FIP World Cup Qualifiers Asia-Africa: final spots for Doha at stake in Kuwait from 26 to 30 October | Padel FIPwww.padelfip.com
