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FUTURE STARS ON HOME COURT: US NATIONAL JUNIOR PADEL TEAM READY FOR PAN AMERICAN JUNIOR CIRCUIT FINALS

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FUTURE STARS ON HOME COURT: US NATIONAL JUNIOR PADEL TEAM READY FOR PAN AMERICAN JUNIOR CIRCUIT FINALS

The summer circuit comes to a close in San Diego, October 8-10, as the Americas’ top juniors battle for regional honors at Padel N9NE.

After a summer of competition across the Americas, the Pan American Junior Circuit arrives at its final stop. From October 8-10, 2026, Padel N9NE in San Diego, California, will host the circuit’s championship weekend, and the US National Junior Padel Team will be on court with the chance to compete for titles in front of a home crowd.

Organized by USA Padel, Taktika Padel, and Padel America, the Finals bring together the region’s most promising young players from North, Central, and South America, as well as the Caribbean. For three days, the spotlight will be on the sport’s “future stars” as they compete for the final honors of the season.

What’s at Stake

The Finals are the culmination of the summer circuit, and for many of the players in San Diego, this will be one of the biggest stages of their young careers. Beyond the titles on the line, the weekend offers something just as valuable: the chance to test themselves against the best of their generation from across the continent, gain international match experience, and take a meaningful step toward future professional and national-team pathways.

Six Divisions, Three Days of Padel

Competition will span the U14, U16, and U18 age groups for both boys and girls, giving fans a look at the full spectrum of junior talent in the region, from the youngest emerging players to those on the verge of the adult game.

The US National Junior Padel Team arrives with 28 players spread across all six divisions. The boys’ U14 group is the team’s largest with eight players, a sign of how quickly the American youth pipeline is growing, while the U18 players bring experience to a squad eager to make its mark.

The Home-Court Factor

Playing on American soil gives the US National Junior Padel Team a unique edge: familiar conditions, no long-haul travel, and the support of family, friends, and the local padel community in the stands. For San Diego fans, it’s an opportunity to see firsthand the players who could one day form the core of future US National Teams.

A Milestone for Junior Padel in the U.S.

Hosting the Pan American Junior Circuit Finals is another sign of the United States’ emergence as a hub for the sport. As more clubs launch youth programs and more young athletes discover padel, events like this give them a clear pathway to international competition and give American fans a front-row seat to the next generation of the game.

The US National Junior Padel Team

Boys U14: AC Watts, Matthew Toro, Nico Darmohusodo, Diego Sonville, Sebastian Hernandez Ochoa, Santiago De la Torre, Marco Fuentes, Alan “Peligroso” Mendoza Colin

Boys U16: Suku González, Alejo Kalil, Niko Palacios, Jacobo Rodriguez

Boys U18: Pablo Avina, Dani Voit, Camilo Velasco, Santi Castro Varela, Marco Acosta, Santiago Hernandez

Girls U14: Ale Martínez-Pardo, Maya Chang, Anavictoria Palacios, Regina Ayala

Girls U16: Lola Rose Caceres, Kata Correa, Ariana Sagrera, Olivia Gherardi

Girls U18: Delfina Inza, Pili Alvarez

Event Details

Event: Pan American Junior Circuit Finals
Location: Padel N9NE, San Diego, United States
Dates: October 8-10, 2026
Organizers: USA Padel, Taktika Padel, Padel America

Fans in the San Diego area are encouraged to come out and cheer on the US National Junior Padel Team as the circuit crowns its next class of future stars.

The US National Teams are proudly sponsored by Psycho Bunny.

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