The Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour strengthens its presence in Italy with six new events in 2026

16.03.2026

RNA Editorial.

Following the success of its first two editions in Spain and the development of the circuit in new international markets—including its recent launch in the United States—the Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour continues to expand its global reach and establish itself as one of the most attractive amateur padel experiences for players worldwide.

The Italian circuit of the Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour will feature six tournaments in the country’s main cities. The confirmed venues are Turin (April 10-12), Ancona (April 24-26), Rome (May 22-24), Milan (June 12-14), Naples (June 26-28), and Florence (September 18-20) before culminating with the grand final to be held at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, where the best teams from the international circuits will also converge.

This amateur circuit, which brought together 800 players in Italy in 2025, maintains the innovative team format inspired by the competition promoted by the Hexagon Cup. Each team will consist of a minimum of six players, who will form three pairs to compete in each round. In each tournament, all teams will be guaranteed to play at least two matches, thus promoting participation, competitiveness, and the social experience of the event.

At each venue, two men’s and two women’s categories will be contested, adapted to different skill levels, allowing amateur players of different profiles to form teams and compete for victory in their city. The champion teams from each event will enter the draw for spots to compete in the international grand final in Mallorca.

In 2026, the amateur circuit promoted by the Rafa Nadal Academy will have Holafly as a partner for the circuit in Italy, thus strengthening its presence in one of the markets where padel has experienced the greatest growth in recent years. This partnership will enhance the players’ experience throughout the tour, providing services and activations aimed at an increasingly international and connected community of athletes.

Maribel Nadal, deputy general director of the academy, has valued this announcement very positively: “The growth of padel in Italy is spectacular and we are pleased to continue developing our circuit in a country that is embracing this sport. This is something we also notice at the academy in Mallorca, where we welcome many players weekly who come from different cities in Italy to play, train, and compete.”

The consolidation of the Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour is part of the expansion strategy of the Rafa Nadal Academy in the field of padel, a discipline in which the academy has world-class facilities and training programs for both youth and adults. With this circuit, the academy continues to spread its values, methodology, and sporting DNA within the growing international amateur padel ecosystem.

With venues in several countries and a constantly growing community of players, the Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour continues to establish itself as a global circuit that combines competition, sport, and experience, bringing the spirit of the Academy to new cities and new players each season.

The circuit is also supported by Babolat, the tournament’s strategic partner and one of the leading international brands in padel. Participants will receive Babolat products in their welcome packs, while the winners will be awarded Babolat rackets.

Schedule and venues of the Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour Italy 2026:

Each year, more and more players from Italy participate in the padel programs held weekly in Manacor, attracted by the training methodology and high-performance environment offered by the academy. This tour will further strengthen ties with a country where Rafa himself achieved very special milestones during his sporting career.