Key Takeaways
- The Alpine Paris Major attracted 81,000 total spectators to Roland Garros, marking a 26.5% increase over the 64,000 who attended in 2025.
- Court Philippe-Chatrier drew approximately 15,000 fans for the finals, approaching the single-match record of 16,920 set at the Buenos Aires P1 in Parque Roca.
- Global attendance remains strong across the circuit, following a 2025 season where over 600,000 fans attended 23 Premier Padel events.
Paris Major leads unprecedented spectator boom
Padel’s global audience continues to expand at a rapid pace, highlighted by record-breaking turnouts across the Premier Padel circuit. The fifth edition of the Alpine Paris Major set a new benchmark at Roland Garros, drawing a total of 81,000 spectators to the Bois de Boulogne. Fans flocked to the iconic venue to watch world-class action featuring tournament winners Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia alongside Ari Sanchez and Andrea Ustero.
The total attendance in the French capital marked an increase of 17,000 spectators, representing a 26.5% rise compared with the 64,000 attendees who visited the Paris Major in 2025. On finals day alone, a capacity crowd of roughly 15,000 fans packed Court Philippe-Chatrier.
Global venues see packed stands
The packed atmosphere in Paris closely rivaled the historic record established in May 2026 at the Buenos Aires P1 semi-finals, when 16,920 spectators filled the stands at Parque Roca. Strong ticket sales have become a recurring feature throughout the season across both outdoor stadiums and indoor facilities.
Only one week prior to the French major, the Madrid P1 registered more than 14,000 spectators on a single day. Earlier in the summer, July’s Malaga P1 surpassed 10,000 fans in a single session. Across Italy, the Foro Italico welcomed 9,000 spectators to the Centrale for the Rome Major finals in June, while the Milan P1 continues to build momentum following an edition at the Allianz Cloud that gathered more than 35,000 fans.
Tournament attendance figures
Key spectator milestones across recent Premier Padel tournaments highlight the growing engagement at major venues:
| Tournament | Venue | Attendance Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Paris Major (2026) | Roland Garros (Court Philippe-Chatrier) | 81,000 total spectators (approx. 15,000 on finals day) |
| Buenos Aires P1 (May 2026) | Parque Roca | 16,920 spectators (semi-finals) |
| Madrid P1 (September 2026) | Madrid arena | Over 14,000 spectators in a single day |
| Malaga P1 (July 2026) | Malaga arena | Surpassed 10,000 spectators in a single day |
| Rome Major (June 2026) | Foro Italico (Centrale) | 9,000 spectators (finals) |
| Milan P1 (2025) | Allianz Cloud | Over 35,000 total spectators |
The sport’s worldwide momentum shows no sign of slowing. More than 600,000 fans attended live matches across the 23 Premier Padel tournaments held during the 2025 campaign, complemented by weekly crowds at CUPRA FIP Tour stops and international competitions. Looking ahead, high attendance is also anticipated for December’s Finals at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona.
