The international stage is being set in the Lone Star State. The International Padel Federation (FIP) has officially confirmed that the FIP Promises Tour will come to the Woodlands, just outside of Houston, Texas. The first FIP Promises of the year in the USA will take place from February 26th to March 1st, 2026.
FIP Promises is the global youth circuit designed to bridge the gap between aspiring juniors and the professional ranks. For young athletes in the U.S. and beyond, this is the definitive platform to earn international ranking points and compete under the high-stakes atmosphere of a FIP-sanctioned event.
Tournament Snapshot: Categories & Rules
The Woodlands event is a high-performance competition designed to showcase the depth of junior talent. It features age-specific categories and a flexible format to maximize the player experience.
- Categories: The tournament is open to U14, U16, and U18 divisions (Male & Female).
- Dual Participation: In an exciting move for developing athletes, players are permitted to play in 2 draws, allowing for more competitive match time and experience across different age brackets.
- Dates: February 26 – March 1, 2026
- Location: Woodlands Padel, 510 Hassler Rd., Woodlands, TX
- Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 (12:00 PM CET)
The tournament kicks off with qualifications on February 25th, leading into a 32-pair Main Draw. Expect intense action throughout the week, culminating in the Semifinals and Finals on Sunday morning, March 1st.
Mandatory Registration Process for 2026
To maintain professional standards across the FIP Promises tour, a new centralized registration process has been implemented for the 2026 season. Please review the following instructions carefully:
Dear Player / Family Members,
Starting January 13th, 2026, all players who wish to participate in a FIP Promises event must register on the PadelUNO platform. Please follow the official links to be redirected to the registration page.
There, you will need to register the player and pay the annual circuit subscription fee. Once the account has been created, you must wait for the player’s partner for the FIP Promises tournament you wish to enter to complete the same process. After that, you will be able to send the pairing request. Once it has been accepted, you will be able to register for the corresponding tournament (tournaments starting from the week of February 23rd, 2026). All players must obtain an annual FIP Promises subscription, regardless of their ranking, in order to participate in the circuit.
Logistics & Support
For families traveling to the event, the official tournament hotel is Staybridge Suites Tomball, conveniently located near the venue.
If you have specific questions regarding the draw or local arrangements, you can reach out to the tournament leadership:
- Tournament Director: Leo Castro Varela +1 832 823 1136Â Â
- leo@woodlandspadel.club
- Player Desk: Daniela Nazario +52 999 433 8759
For complete information and to access the registration portal.
Visit the official FIP Woodlands Event Page.