beIN Media Group has acquired broadcasting rights for the entire 2026 Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour and the FIP World Cup across 39 territories in MENA, APAC, and North America. Viewers can access the coverage through beIN Sports channels and the TOD streaming platform in the MENA region. This agreement highlights the sport's rising popularity and introduces new markets to the competition.
The announcement, made on February 5, 2026, extends beIN's partnership with Premier Padel, positioning the network as a key broadcaster for this rapidly expanding racket sport. The 2026 season kicks off with the Riyadh Season P1 tournament on February 9 and wraps up with the Qatar Airways Premier Padel Finals in Barcelona from December 7 to 13. Organizers plan 24 events across 17 countries, including debuts in London, UK, and Pretoria, South Africa. The FIP World Cup is scheduled for early November.
Richard Verow, beIN Media Group's Chief Sports Officer, expressed enthusiasm about the deal: “We are delighted to be extending our partnership with Premier Padel, reinforcing beIN Sports' position as the home of one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. The 2026 season promises to be one of the most exciting yet and we look forward to bringing fans across our territories comprehensive, world-class coverage and behind-the-scenes content throughout the year.”
Rob Mitchell, Premier Padel's Vice President of Commercial, emphasized the strategic importance: “Our partnership with beIN Sports is central to Premier Padel’s global growth strategy, particularly in bringing the sport to new fans and audiences across the key emerging regions of MENA, Türkiye, Asia-Pacific and North America. The implementation of the new ‘Star Point’ scoring system for the 2026 season brings new broadcast appeal and opportunity for enhanced fan engagement.”
The territories covered include Algeria, Australia, Canada, Egypt, Indonesia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, the United States, and many others, ensuring broad accessibility for international audiences.
