Padel Federation of Ireland

The Padel League of Ireland is officially underway 🎾

The wait is finally over as the 2026 Padel League of Ireland gets started today.

The opening matches are kicking off across Ulster, marking the beginning of another exciting season of competitive team padel. We are looking forward to seeing clubs from across the country battle it out over the coming weeks and showcase the incredible growth of our sport.

The very best of luck to every player, captain, coach and club competing today. Play with passion, and most importantly, enjoy every moment on court.

📸 Don’t forget to tag us in your photos and stories throughout the day – we’d love to share the action from around the country!

Great coaching goes beyond teaching skills—it creates opportunities for everyone to feel welcome, respected and included. 💙

At Equal Play, we believe that small actions by coaches can make a lasting impact on participants' confidence, wellbeing and sense of belonging.

Here are five simple ways to make your coaching more inclusive:
🤝 Welcome everyone from the very first session.
💬 Communicate clearly using simple language and visual demonstrations.
🌍 Encourage interaction between participants from different backgrounds.
🏘️ Build partnerships with local organisations to strengthen inclusion.
👂 Listen, reflect and adapt your coaching to meet the needs of all participants.

Creating inclusive sport environments doesn't require big changes—it starts with everyday actions.

Together, we can make sport a place where everyone has the opportunity not only to participate, but to truly belong.

What a weekend! 🇮🇪✨

The FIP Silver Hiscox Irish Open delivered four unforgettable days of world-class padel, incredible competition, and an amazing atmosphere from start to finish.

A huge thank you to Hiscox for organising such a fantastic event, and to StarPadel for being exceptional hosts throughout the tournament.

Congratulations to all the players for putting on an incredible show, and thank you to everyone who came to support the event. Your energy made this weekend even more special.

What a weekend! 🇮🇪✨

The FIP Silver Hiscox Irish Open delivered four unforgettable days of world-class padel, incredible rallies and an amazing atmosphere both on and off the court.

A huge thank you to for organising such a fantastic event, and to for being exceptional hosts throughout the tournament. We’d also like to thank all the players, officials, volunteers and spectators who helped make the weekend such a success. 💚

Ireland continues to prove it’s ready to host world-class international padel events, and we’re proud to be part of that journey.

⚽ As football brings millions of people together this weekend, it reminds us of something even more important than the final score.

🤝 Sport has the power to unite people across cultures, languages, and backgrounds. True inclusion means more than opening the door—it means making sure everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

🌍 At Equal Play, we believe that every training session, every club, and every team can help build stronger, more inclusive communities.

🙌 Inclusion is everyone's game.

🚨 Registration closes on June 28th – only 4 days remaining! 🚨

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the inaugural Padel League of Ireland! 🇮🇪

Represent your club, compete against teams from across your province and qualify for the All-Ireland Finals.

Getting started is simple:

✅ Contact your club and register your interest
✅ Create your free Vola account
✅ Your club forms teams for each division
✅ Team captains register their teams through the Vola app

If you have any questions regarding the registration process, please contact your club representative or get in touch with us directly on 083 164 7320.

Team registrations close soon, so speak to your club today and secure your place in Season 1.

Which division is right for you?

Choosing the right division is key to creating competitive and enjoyable matches for everyone.

🔹 Division 1 – Advanced / High Intermediate (3.5+)
🔹 Division 2 – Intermediate (2.5–3.5)
🔹 Division 3 – Social & Developing (0–2.5)

Players should register for the division that best reflects their current playing level.

The PFI reserves the right to review team entries to ensure fair and balanced competition across all divisions.

Still unsure which division is right for you? Contact your Club League Representative.

🎉 The Equal Play website is now live!

We are excited to launch the first version of the Equal Play online platform, now available in English.

The website provides access to project information, training pills, learning tools, research findings, reports, and practical resources designed to support the social inclusion of migrants and refugees through sport.

Whether you are a coach, sport organisation, NGO, volunteer, or community stakeholder, the platform offers practical guidance and tools to help create more welcoming, accessible, and inclusive sport environments.

🌍 English version available now
🔜 Additional language versions will be launched soon

Visit the website and explore the resources:
👉 www.equalplay-project.eu

Player registrations are now open🔥

The Padel League of Ireland is a new nationwide club team competition bringing together players from across Leinster, Munster, Ulster and Connacht through provincial leagues and an All-Ireland Championship structure.

🏆 3 Divisions for all levels
🎾 Club-based team competition
🇮🇪 Provincial leagues
🏅 All-Ireland Finals Weekend

To join or form a team, please contact your club’s League Coordinator.

💰 Registration Fee: €20 per player (includes PFI membership)

📅 Registrations close on 28 June.

Which club will you represent?

How does the Padel League of Ireland work? 🇮🇪🎾

The league is built around clubs, community and team competition.

🏟️ Represent your club in your provincial league.
🏆 Compete in Division 1, Division 2 or Division 3.
🎾 Team fixtures consist of 3 doubles matches.
🇮🇪 Provincial champions qualify for the All-Ireland Finals.

Designed for players of all levels, the Padel League of Ireland creates regular competition, stronger club communities and a new opportunity to represent your club on the national stage.

Player registrations opening tomorrow.