Complete Guide

Premier Padel League (PPL) 2026: Complete Guide

Explore the complete route from registration to trials, franchise entry, live bidding, and the national championship.

League Overview

Prize Pool, Cities, and Squad Structure

Map / City Breakdown

3 Cities

PKR 30 Million

Total Prize Pool divided equally: PKR 10 Million each for Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi.

Tiered Payouts

PKR 3M

Club Payouts

Top club wins up to PKR 3 Million; scaled down to 3rd from last earning up to PKR 1 Million.

Squad Categories

18 Clubs

6 Clubs Per City

Every city builds squads across Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, and Women's categories.

A

Alpha

Elite

B

Bravo

Competitive

C

Charlie

Developing

W

Women's

Women Players

Competition Structure

How the league is played

Round Robin

All clubs within each category play each other on a home and away basis. Best of three sets will be followed throughout the league.

Match Format

Best of three sets will be held for all matches.

Playoffs

Top 4 teams from each category advance.

Relegation

Teams coming in 5th and 6th place of each category will exit the league next year, and new teams will be introduced in their place.

PPL Player Journey

Follow the 8-step evolution from aspiring amateur to a Premier Padel League professional.

Registration (PPL Format)

>Digital player registration via official portal
>Added to Global Player Pool database
>Await official trial invitation and schedules

Registration

For Players

Registration & Bidding

+Age 16+

+Based in Pakistan

+Basic padel/tennis experience required

1

Register

Submit your details and join the official player pipeline.

Player Registration Form

2

Fee

PKR 5,000 (Non-refundable)

3

Trials

Players are evaluated and assigned to Alpha, Bravo, or Charlie tiers.

4

Auction

Players enter the Official Player Bidding Catalogue.

5

Incentives & Contract

1-season contract, monthly engagement, travel allowance, 50% upfront / 50% post-league. Unsold players enter the Reserve Pool.

Eligibility & Registration

FS

Financial Stability

Capacity for operations and timely player contract/fee payouts.

OC

Organizational Credibility

Registered business entity/sports management group with a clean legal record.

SI

Sports Involvement

Prior experience in team management or talent development preferred.

IN

Infrastructure

Ownership or active collaboration with existing padel clubs.

1

EOI Submission: Submit Expression of Interest (Club Name, Owner Details, City, Contact Info).

2

Fee: Pay non-refundable PKR 50,000 eligibility fee.

3

Shortlisting: Invitation to the official franchise bidding session.

4

Agreement: Sign the Franchise Agreement for the 2026 Season.

Club Registration Form

The most common questions.

View All FAQ's

Players register, pay the eligibility fee, attend trials in front of Club Owners, and are evaluated by PPL assessors before being placed into the correct category for bidding.

Player Auction Cards

Top bids in collectible form

Live Player Bidding Rules

Auction Format at a Glance

8-12

Players per Squad

3 Rounds

Live auction bidding format

10-Second Clock

Highest bidder wins after 10 seconds of no new bids

100% Transparent

Auction recorded/live-streamed. No private signings without PPL approval

Official Bank Account Details

Account Title

PREMIER PADEL LEAGUE (PVT) LTD

Bank Name

Meezan Bank

Account Number

08350113629848

Note: Registration fees are completely non-refundable. Providing fake or incomplete information will result in immediate disqualification and forfeiture of fees.