The European qualifiers for the FIP World Cup are taking place from 22 to 26 September 2026 at Pádel G24 in Madrid. The men’s and women’s draws bring together 55 national teams from 29 countries, with four places at the finals in Doha at stake: two per draw. The finals are scheduled for 2–7 November, with 32 teams in total.
As of 26 September, the available information confirms the schedule and places on offer, not the final qualifiers. The event offers a useful starting point for a practical question: how can a padel club prepare to host a competition? The steps below are general guidance, not a description of how Pádel G24 is organising the qualifiers.
Start with a court and schedule plan
Before entries open or the programme is announced, map out which courts may be used, when they are available and what other club activity needs to continue. Build a schedule that allows for match slots, breaks and possible delays. Keep some flexibility rather than filling every available minute: a late finish can affect the next match and the rest of the day.
If the competition shares space with regular club play, decide in advance which sessions will be restricted and when normal bookings can resume. A single, current timetable helps staff answer questions consistently.
Make information easy to find
Players and visitors need the essentials without having to ask several people: where to check the programme, how to find the venue, when to arrive and whom to contact with a question. If fixtures may change, explain where updates will appear and how often players should check them.
For a multi-day event, make sure the timetable shown to players matches the version staff are using. Clear communication can reduce confusion around court assignments and start times, especially when participants are travelling or unfamiliar with the venue.
Coordinate people as well as courts
A competition needs more than an available court. Assign responsibility for maintaining the schedule, handling participant questions and communicating changes. Brief the team on who makes decisions if a match runs late or a court becomes unavailable. The right plan will depend on the event’s size and format; these are preparation principles, not claims about staffing at the Madrid qualifiers.
Review the plan before competition day
Walk through the venue from a player’s point of view. Check whether the route to the courts, check-in point and key information are clear. Then run through a sample match day with staff: what happens if a match overruns, a player asks about a change, or the published schedule needs updating?
For club operators managing bookings alongside lessons and tournaments, a shared, up-to-date court schedule can make coordination easier. NextSet’s padel club software brings court bookings and club planning together. Clubs interested in the platform can request a demo to discuss their needs.
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