The international growth of the Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour is continuing at pace in 2026 thanks to its strategic partnership with Holafly as the tour’s global partner. Having established itself in Spain and Italy, where more than 3,000 players took part in last year’s event, the amateur circuit promoted by the Rafa Nadal Academy has now reached the USA and will continue its expansion into three new European countries: Poland, the United Kingdom and Germany, markets where interest in padel is rising rapidly and there is a growing community of amateur players keen to compete and enjoy experiences linked to the sport.
In Poland, the circuit will feature three official venues in 2026: Gdynia (30–31 May), Warsaw (4–6 September) and Katowice (10–11 October), thereby strengthening the tour’s presence in Eastern Europe.
In the United Kingdom, the circuit will visit London twice —19 and 20 September and 14 and 15 November— as well as Manchester on 17 and 18 October, bringing the tour format to one of Europe’s most dynamic sporting markets. Germany will be another key new country for the circuit, with events planned in cities such as Munich and Hamburg, further expanding the international scope of the project.
Meanwhile, the Italian leg of the Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour consists of six tournaments in the country’s biggest cities: Rome (22–24 May), Milan (12–14 June), Naples (26–28 June) and Florence (18–20 September), as well as the events already held in Turin (10–12 April) and Ancona (24–26 April). All of this will culminate in the grand finale at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, where the best teams from all the circuits will come together.
The partnership with Holafly will be crucial in this new phase of international growth for the circuit. The company, a global leader in eSIMs for travellers with coverage in over 200 destinations, boasts more than 15 million users and a Trustpilot rating of 4.6 out of 5, making it one of the preferred tech solutions for international travellers thanks to its unlimited data plans.
As the Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour continues expanding across new international markets, the collaboration with Holafly reinforces the tour’s global ambition and its connection with a new generation of internationally minded players and fans.
Daniela Prado, Brand Director at Holafly, added: “Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports communities in the world and reflects a global and dynamic lifestyle that strongly aligns with Holafly’s brand vision. We are proud to partner with the Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour as it continues expanding internationally and bringing the sport closer to new communities and players.”
Maribel Nadal, Deputy General Manager of the Rafa Nadal Academy, highlighted the significance of this news: “This partnership with Holafly strengthens our international growth and allows us to further establish the Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour as a leading circuit, bringing our philosophy and experience to new countries such as Poland, the United Kingdom and Germany”.
With tournaments in the major European countries and a constantly growing community of players, the Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour continues to establish itself as one of the leading international amateur circuits, bringing the spirit, values and methodology of the Academy to new markets and new players every season.
