As part of our commitment to fair play and the integrity of sport, the United States Padel Association (USPA) 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 USPA 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 USPA 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.
The United States National Padel Team is set to compete in Quito, Ecuador, from April 16 to 19, facing the host nation in the America Padel Cup.
From April 10–12, Padel X Miami will host the FIP Promises Miami 2026, an international junior tournament drawing competitors from across the Americas across five age and gender categories: U14, U16, and U18 for both boys and girls.
Nine American pairs punched their tickets to the Miami Premier Padel P1 after two days of competitive padel at Urban Padel in Doral, Florida.
On March 19 and 20, the country’s top players will take to the courts at Urban Padel in Doral, Florida, competing in the USPA Wild Card Tournament for the chance to earn entry into the Miami Premier Padel P1.
From February 27 through March 1, Woodlands Padel hosted the first FIP Promises event of the year in the United States, and the country’s young players delivered across every division.
In a display of depth across age categories, the USA finished third overall, tying with Chile with a total of 304 points. The team’s success was anchored by dominant performances in both the Men’s and Women’s categories.
The USPA is excited to announce the US National Senior Women’s Padel Team, featuring a dynamic lineup of skilled competitors who embody the remarkable expansion of padel throughout the United States.
The USPA is proud to introduce the US National Senior Men’s Padel Team, a diverse roster of talented athletes representing the growing strength of padel across the United States.Â
The US Cat Libres Team delivered an impressive performance at the Padel America Cat Libres tournament, held November 6-9, 2025, in Missiones, Argentina.
