CUPRA Rotterdam Premier Padel 2026: dates, tickets & schedule

HAPPENING 27 SEP–4 OCT '26 | CUPRA Rotterdam Premier Padel returns to Rotterdam Ahoy from Sunday 27 September to Sunday 4 October 2026, with qualifying, the main draw and a week of side events built around one of the Netherlands' biggest padel tournaments.

The Rotterdam tournament is part of the international Premier Padel circuit and is overseen by the International Padel Federation. For 2026, Rotterdam has moved to P2 status.

There is a small difference between the calendars worth knowing about. Premier Padel's international calendar currently displays Rotterdam P2 from 28 September to 4 October, while the Rotterdam organiser and Rotterdam Ahoy programme the event from Sunday 27 September. If you are planning a visit, Sunday 27 September is the relevant local start date because qualifying begins at Ahoy that day.

When is CUPRA Rotterdam Premier Padel 2026?

The event runs at Rotterdam Ahoy from Sunday 27 September through Sunday 4 October 2026. Qualifying takes place at the beginning of the week, followed by the main tournament.

The current schedule is:

• Sunday 27 September: qualifying
• Monday 28 September: qualifying
• Tuesday 29 September: qualifying during the day, followed by the first-round evening session from 18:30
• Wednesday 30 September: first round continues, day session from 12:00
• Thursday 1 October: last 16, day session from 12:00
• Friday 2 October: quarter-finals, day session from 12:00
• Saturday 3 October: semi-finals, day session from 12:00
• Sunday 4 October: finals from 16:00

Except for finals day, the main tournament is divided into day and evening sessions and separate tickets are required for each paid session. Individual match orders can still change as the tournament progresses, so if you are coming specifically to see a player or pair, check the official schedule shortly before travelling.

You can watch qualifying for free

One of the most useful additions for 2026 is free access to the daytime qualifying programme on Sunday 27, Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 September.

The organiser asks visitors to register their attendance in advance, and seating remains subject to capacity. The ticketed main tournament begins on Tuesday evening.

That makes qualifying an appealing option if you want to experience international padel in Ahoy without buying a main-draw ticket.

Tickets and sessions

Tickets for the main tournament are sold per session. Apart from the final, there are separate day and evening sessions, so one ticket does not automatically cover a full day's programme.

Prices vary according to both session and seating category. At the time of writing, the organiser lists selected Ring 1 tickets from €22.50, with higher prices for courtside seats and hospitality packages. The Tuesday evening first-round session lists courtside tickets at €36.75.

For the final on Sunday 4 October, Ring 2 tickets are currently listed from €47.50. Courtside seats for the final are already listed as sold out. As prices and availability can change, check the official CUPRA Rotterdam Premier Padel website before booking.

Where is it?

CUPRA Rotterdam Premier Padel takes place at Rotterdam Ahoy, at Ahoyweg 10, 3084 BA Rotterdam.

Centre Court is set up in the Ahoy Arena, while the other courts, activities and parts of the wider padel programme take place in Hall 1.

If you are travelling by public transport, Zuidplein metro and bus station is around a five-minute walk from Ahoy. Drivers can use Ahoy's own car park, which has more than 2,500 spaces. Current parking costs €21 on an event day, or €20 when you buy an advance parking-guarantee ticket.

Who is playing?

CUPRA Rotterdam Premier Padel brings leading men's and women's players from the international tour to Ahoy. The complete draw and daily match order should still be checked close to the tournament, but several local wildcards have already been announced.

For the main draw, Youp de Kroon and Julian Prins have received a wildcard, as have Sten Richters and Albin Olsson. Marcella Koek and Steffie Weterings have received a women's main-draw wildcard. They are due to feature during Dutch Day on Wednesday 30 September.

Bram Meijer and Menno Nolten, and Kai Groen and Mats Groen, have meanwhile been awarded wildcards for qualifying.

For the latest draw information and playing order, visit the official tournament website.

More than the main draw

The 2026 programme stretches beyond the professional tournament itself. Wednesday 30 September is being promoted as Dutch Day, focusing attention on Dutch players competing against the international field.

On Thursday 1 October, Ahoy also hosts the Dutch student padel championship. Saturday 3 October includes a Legends Game, with former footballers, sports personalities and other familiar names playing in Hall 1 during the evening session.

The wider event also includes participation activities, equipment testing and the Padel Village, making it possible to spend time at Ahoy beyond your chosen Centre Court matches.

Watch the 2025 highlights video

Premier Padel Rotterdam 2025 ended with Delfina Brea and Gemma Triay taking the women's title and Agustín Tapia and Arturo Coello winning the men's tournament.

CUPRA becomes title partner

In March 2026, CUPRA became the tournament's title partner under a five-year agreement. The deal also gave the Rotterdam event its current name: CUPRA Rotterdam Premier Padel.

The 2026 tournament is the third Rotterdam edition and the first under the new title-partnership name.

Directions to Rotterdam Ahoy

Rotterdam Ahoy is easy to reach by metro and bus via Zuidplein, which is around a five-minute walk from the venue. By car, Ahoy can be reached from Rotterdam's southern ring road and the A15.

For navigation, use Rotterdam Ahoy, Ahoyweg 10, 3084 BA Rotterdam. Ahoy has more than 2,500 parking spaces, although busy event days can fill up, so an advance parking-guarantee ticket can be useful.