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 Circuito Panamericano de Menores in 2025 is a series of tournaments for junior athletes, and the USA will be represented!
The USPA is pleased to announce training sessions for players aspiring to represent the United States on the Absolute Men’s Team.
The USPA announces additional training camps for the 2025 Absolute U.S. Women’s National Team.
The Las Vegas Open, a USPA 2000, delivered a captivating showcase of high-caliber padel from April 25-27, 2025, in the vibrant city of Las Vegas.
The future of American padel was on full display at the recent FIP PROMISES Chicago tournament, held at PADEL CLUBE in Mundelein, IL, from April 18-20, 2025.
In a landmark collaboration, NOX and the United States Padel Association (USPA) have unveiled an exclusive collection of padel rackets and accessories poised to energize the rapidly expanding padel scene in North America.
The inaugural motorola razr Miami Premier Padel P1 has concluded in thrilling fashion, with Gemma Triay & Delfi Brea and Ale Galán & Fede Chingotto emerging as champions.
The spotlight shines on American wild card duo Brittany Dubins and Marta Morga as they prepare for a high-stakes battle at the motorola razr Miami Premier Padel P1.
The 2025 Pan American Championships, governed by the International Padel Federation (FIP) and Padel America, are set to deliver an exciting year of high-level competition across four major events.
