The first ever US Open Padel Championships will be held at Padel Haus Dumbo in New York from 4-6 October with a $15,000 prize pool split equally between men’s and women’s divisions.
The inaugural US Open is part of the Nox USPA Circuit and will feature three divisions for both men’s and women’s events, welcoming the best ranked players from around the USA and the world.
Following the recent US Open tennis held at Flushing Meadows, padel’s new equivalent marks another major moment for racquet sports in the city at New York – and a landmark event for the world’s fastest-growing sport.
Today, there are currently more than 30 million active padel players worldwide across 110 countries. At the professional level, there is an international circuit comprising approximately 5,000 players representing over 70 nations.
In the US, the sport is experiencing extreme growth with 25 new clubs opening in the first half of 2024. The US Open offers a huge opportunity to showcase the sport even further and a springboard to share the fervour nationwide.
The men’s and women’s top division will be a 64-team draw with matches live streamed throughout the tournament. All main draw matches will be played at Padel Haus Dumbo, while some Division 2 and Division 3 matches held at neighbouring venues in Domino Park and Williamsburg (pictured below).
Ryan Redondo, Chair of the US Open Sub-Committee of the USPA, said: “This is a huge moment for padel in the United States and we are thrilled to bring the inaugural US Open to New York City. One of the largest metropolises in the world, New York is home to a diverse community which has truly embraced the spirit of padel and will provide a brilliant host to this historic tournament.
“Padel Haus have been a long-standing partner to the USPA and boast some of the best padel venues across the United States. We are thrilled they will host this tournament in this landmark event for padel and we are focused on making this tournament a tremendous success.”
Santiago Gomez, Padel Haus Founder and CEO said: “We are delighted to be the host venue for this significant occasion not just for the sport of padel, but for the broader Open Championships legacy in the United States. As the number one padel operator in New York, we are excited to welcome some of America’s and the world’s best players to the Big Apple for this milestone in padel’s young history. We can’t wait to welcome New Yorkers to see the best of padel in just three weeks’ time.”
Players and fans alike will be treated to world-class padel action at Padel Haus Dumbo, a premier venue offering state-of-the-art facilities and stunning views of the iconic New York skyline.
Organisers made the decision to move the event to New York after the tournament was initially scheduled to take place in Miami. Additionally, the Championships has opted not to be part of the FIP Rise series and will focus on bringing a series of FIP tournaments to the USA in 2025.
Registration is open today and will close on Friday 27th September with the draw taking place the following Monday, 30th September.
Players are encouraged to register early via the World Padel Rating website, as spots are expected to fill quickly.
For more information on the event or to register, click here.
