As part of our commitment to fair play and the integrity of sport, the USA Padel strictly adheres to the anti-doping standards set forth by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). All athletes representing the USA in international padel competitions are required to comply with WADA’s regulations, including its Prohibited List of banned substances. These standards are in place to ensure a level playing field and to protect the health and well-being of athletes. Athletes are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the prohibited substances and methods and must be diligent in avoiding any violations, whether intentional or inadvertent. The USA Padel is dedicated to promoting clean sport, and any athlete found in violation of these anti-doping rules may face sanctions, including disqualification from competition. Please review the prohibited substance list carefully to ensure full compliance. Click here to view the list.
The absolute USA team is formed by the best players holding a US passport. The team competes in World Championships as well as Panamerican Championships. It’s usually formed by an 8 player pool team in which the best players are selected by the coaching team to win 2 games out of 3 to beat the rival nation.
For players who are not there yet to be part of the Absolute team, the Amateur team covers divisions 2-6th and competes in a couple formats in Panamerican Amateur championships.
Composed by 35+ aged players; age categories move in 5 year increments (35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+ 60+) and can compete in a 8 players pool team format for Sr World Championships or a couple competition format for Sr PanAms.
For those players that haven’t turned 19 yet, the JR team allows for future promises to start feeling what is like being part of the USA Padel as well as getting experience in competition games. They generally play in a pool of 8 players in which the coaching team will select the best couples to win 2 games. There are Panamerican Championships as well as World Championships.
Registration is now open for players interested in representing the US National Junior Padel Team at the FIP Junior America Padel Cup, hosted by the International Padel Federation and taking place in Cancun, Mexico, from November 10 to 14, 2026.
The US Junior National Team closed out the Pan American Junior Circuit III in Veracruz, Mexico, with its strongest showing yet, collecting five podium and near-podium finishes across the boys’ and girls’ divisions.
The FIP World Cup 2026 Qualifiers – North & Central America came down to two winner-take-all matches in Mississauga, and the US National Padel Team answered every time it mattered.
USA Padel has confirmed its Women’s and Men’s rosters for the FIP Senior World Cup 2026, the International Padel Federation’s premier age group team competition. The tournament will take place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, running from September 14 to 19, 2026.
This August, some of the top junior padel talent from the United States will compete in Veracruz, Mexico, as part of the Pan American Junior Circuit, one of the premier junior padel circuits in the Americas.
USA Padel is now accepting applications from those interested in joining the US Cat Libres National Team, which will compete in the Pan American Open Categories taking place on October 21-24, 2026, in Asunción, Paraguay.
USA Padel has announced a multi-year partnership with Psycho Bunny, the premium menswear and lifestyle brand known for its bold aesthetic and uncompromising craftsmanship. The partnership names Psycho Bunny as the official uniform partner of USA Padel National Teams across all competitive categories, including the men’s, women’s, and junior divisions.
The North and Central America qualifier takes place from July 31 to August 2, 2026, hosted by Padel Canada, with the men’s and women’s National Teams competing for a spot at the World Cup in November, in Doha, Qatar.
Eight American juniors, four pairs, stepped onto the court against some of the region’s toughest young talent, and what they brought back wasn’t just match experience.
