In short
The Pro Padel League has 10 teams across the United States, Canada and Mexico, from DC Matrix to the Toronto Polar Bears. The 2026 season has one regular-season event left, in Guadalajara on November 19 to 22, before the Finals in Miami on December 3 to 6, where the top six teams qualify directly.
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Which teams are in the Pro Padel League?
Founded in 2023, the PPL calls itself the world's leading professional padel league, with 10 teams in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The 2026 franchises are:
- DC Matrix
- Florida Goats
- Houston Volts
- Las Vegas Smash
- Los Angeles Beat
- Mexico Waves
- Miami Padel Club
- New York Atlantics
- San Diego Stingrays
- Toronto Polar Bears
Teams field men's and women's pairings drawn from the pro tour, so you'll see familiar names from Premier Padel in PPL kits.
Where does the PPL play in 2026?
| Event | Dates | Status (Oct 11, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| New York | July 9-12 | Finished |
| Los Angeles | August 13-16 | Finished |
| Playa del Carmen | September 24-27 | Finished |
| Guadalajara | November 19-22 | Upcoming |
| The Finals, Miami (James L. Knight Center) | December 3-6 | Upcoming |
How do teams qualify for the Finals?
The Finals are an eight-team bracket in each division. Six teams per division qualify directly, and two more come through Thursday's Preliminary Round, where seventh and eighth place face qualifiers from PPL II, the league's second tier. Championship Sunday is December 6: the men's championship match starts at 2:00 PM, followed immediately by the women's.
After Playa del Carmen, DC Matrix led the standings with 98 points, and New York held the last direct-entry spot in sixth with 52. Just behind: Los Angeles 36, Las Vegas 35, Miami 32 and Houston 28.
Who are the teams to watch?
Mexico Waves have won back-to-back men's titles, in Los Angeles and Playa del Carmen, and Maximiliano Arce and David Gala went through the Playa del Carmen draw unbeaten. In the women's draw, San Diego's Claudia Jensen and Veronica Virseda are 6-0 together this season, with titles in New York and Playa del Carmen.
Common questions
How many teams are in the PPL?
Ten, based in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
When and where are the PPL Finals?
December 3 to 6, 2026, at the James L. Knight Center in downtown Miami.
How many teams make the Finals?
Eight per division: six qualify directly and two come through the Preliminary Round.
Can I watch the PPL on TV?
CNBC airs five championship matches in 2026, and the league streams every event on YouTube. See how to watch padel in the US.
What is PPL II?
The league's second tier. Four PPL II pairings have qualified for the Finals Preliminary Round in Miami.
Sources
Every result and quote in this piece was checked against these pages.
- propadelleague.com/news/pdc-sunday-recap-mexico-san-diego-champions checked Oct 11, 2026
- propadelleague.com/tournaments checked Oct 11, 2026
- propadelleague.com/tournament/miami-2026 checked Oct 11, 2026
- propadelleague.com/league/teams checked Oct 11, 2026
- propadelleague.com/news/pro-padel-league-announces-broadcast-partnership-with-usa-sports-for-2026-season checked Oct 11, 2026
- propadelleague.com/news/ppl-2-pairings-qualify-miami-finals-2026 checked Oct 11, 2026
- premierpadel.com/en/news/where-to-watch-dont-miss-any-of-the-action-at-any-tournament checked Oct 11, 2026
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