Padel is coming to the desert. From September 1 to September 6, 2026, the FIP Bronze Phoenix Open will bring international competition to Padel Pals in Mesa, Arizona, as part of the International Padel Federation’s Cupra FIP Tour. With a full week of qualifying and main draw matches, the tournament promises high-energy padel for players and fans across the Phoenix metro area.

Tournament Overview

The event will be held on indoor courts at Padel Pals (4945 S 71st Street, Mesa, Arizona 85212), and will crown champions in both the men’s and women’s draws.

The competition format includes a 32-player qualification draw (30 direct acceptances plus 2 wild cards) feeding into a 32-player main draw (26 direct acceptances, 4 qualifiers, and 2 wild cards). Play kicks off with first-round qualification on Tuesday, September 1, followed by second and third qualification rounds on Wednesday. The main draw begins Thursday with first-round matches, continues Friday with the second round, moves into quarterfinals and semifinals on Saturday, and wraps up with the finals on Sunday, September 6.

Players and visiting fans will find that the tournament sponsor, Spark by Hilton in Mesa, Arizona, only 1.6 miles from the club, has provided an amazing $ 99-per-night room rate. Book here. 

A Tournament Director’s Perspective

Leading the organization on the ground is Tournament Director Carlos Pereyra, who has been working to bring a first-class competitive experience to the Mesa padel community.

“We’ve put a lot of work into making sure players arrive at a venue and a draw that lives up to the standard of the FIP Tour,” said Carlos Pereyra, Tournament Director of the FIP Bronze Phoenix Open. “Phoenix has a passionate and growing padel community, and we can’t wait to show the sport off on this stage. Whether you’re competing or watching from the sidelines, this is a week that’s going to leave a mark on padel in Arizona.”

Don’t Miss Out

With qualifying rounds starting September 1 and the trophy on the line September 6, the FIP Bronze Phoenix Open is shaping up to be one of the highlights of the Arizona padel calendar this year.

Registration is still open. Players interested in competing can sign up through the official FIP tournament portal before the registration deadline on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time.

Registration

Registration is a multi-step process, and the deadline is August 21st; however, players are strongly encouraged to register immediately to ensure they can complete all requirements before the deadline. 

Full tournament information and the registration link are available on the official FIP event page.

Step 1. Create (or sign into) the athlete’s USA Padel Account at this link.

Your USA Padel Player ID will serve as your National License Number and your temporary FIP License Number

Step 2. Create (or sign into) the athlete’s FIP Account at this link.

Setting up an account for the first time does require FIP approval, which can take up to 48 hours. If you do not receive the confirmation email within 48 hours, email padeluno@fip.com 

Watch this video on how to create an Uno FIP account. 

Read these instructions on how to create an Uno account and register for a tournament

Step 3. Ensure that your proposed partner has also completed steps 1 and 2 and received an Uno account approval email from FIP.

Step 4. Both players must register for the tournament and select (or approve) their partner.

Go to the tournament home page and click REGISTRATION OPEN

Step 5. Make payment for the tournament entry fee directly with the host club

Click the link to make the payment. Each partner must pay the fee.