Club Med expands regional padel cup across eight Asia-Pacific markets

THE NEWS: Club Med has launched the Club Med Padel Cup 2026, a padel tournament that will run from July to November 2026 across eight markets—Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan and India—doubling its scope from the previous year.

DETAILS:

• National qualifiers began in July 2026, with events already held in Bangkok on August 2 and Hong Kong on August 22.
• Upcoming legs include Sydney on August 30, Tokyo on September 6, Kuala Lumpur from September 11‑13, Singapore from October 1‑4 and Taiwan on October 9.
• Club Med operates more than 75 padel facilities worldwide, with courts in the Asia‑Pacific at Bintan, Kani and Phuket and a new Club Med Borneo location slated to open at the end of 2026.
• Outside the Asia‑Pacific region, padel courts are also available at Club Med South Africa.
• The company is expanding its sports programming in the region by partnering with the Tatler Padel Series.

WHY IT MATTERS: The expanded Cup and new facilities signal Club Med’s push to grow padel as a key sport offering in Asia‑Pacific, giving operators and partners a new platform to attract active travelers and differentiate their resort experiences.

FAQ

When does the Club Med Padel Cup 2026 take place and which markets does it cover?
The Cup runs from July to November 2026 and spans eight markets: Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan and India, representing a doubling of the event’s scope from the prior year.

How many padel facilities does Club Med operate worldwide and where are the new Asia‑Pacific courts located?
Club Med offers padel at more than 75 facilities globally. In the Asia‑Pacific region, courts are available at properties in Bintan, Kani and Phuket, with a new Club Med Borneo location planned to open at the end of 2026.

Which cities are scheduled to host the upcoming legs of the Padel Cup after the qualifiers in Bangkok and Hong Kong?
After the Bangkok (August 2) and Hong Kong (August 22) qualifiers, the Cup will move to Sydney on August 30, Tokyo on September 6, Kuala Lumpur from September 11‑13, Singapore from October 1‑4, and Taiwan on October 9.

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