Yekaterinburg Raises Its Hand as Russia’s Padel Capital with the RCC Padel League

Padel continues to expand across new territories, and this time the spotlight turns to Russia. Yekaterinburg is stepping forward as a rising international hub with the launch of the RCC Padel League, a professional circuit set to elevate the sport’s competitive landscape in the region.

The 2026 season will mark a new chapter in the city’s padel history, bringing together top-level players from around the world at the RCC Padel Arena — recognized as the first padel arena in Russia and a symbol of the sport’s rapid growth in the country.

The circuit will feature five stages throughout the year followed by a Master Final in December. An official ranking system will determine the standings, counting each player’s four best results out of five tournaments to define the lineup competing for the super prize at the season finale.

The calendar is already set:

Tournament 1: February 13–15
Tournament 2: April 16–19
Tournament 3: June
Tournament 4: August
Tournament 5: October
Master Final: December

Expectations are high following the success of the league’s first event in December 2025, when nearly 5,000 fans attended matches at the RCC Padel Arena during the RCC Padel League and the Legends of Padel tournament — a strong sign that padel is gaining real traction in the country.

Alongside international talent, the tournament will also feature local players eager to test themselves against established names. This blend is expected to accelerate the development of Russian padel while giving emerging athletes valuable exposure in a highly competitive environment.

The participant list for the opening stage has already been confirmed, showcasing a compelling mix of experience and global talent. Notable figures include Tito Allemandi alongside his partner Aimar Goñi, Gonzalo Rubio / Javi Ruiz, Álvaro Cepero / Rafael Méndez, Javier Barahona / Aris Patiniotis, and José Rico / Teodoro Zapata, among others.

Tournament direction will be led by Tito Allemandi, a respected figure in professional padel whose expertise brings credibility and structure to a project aiming to secure a place on the global calendar.

With a solid format, high-level competition, and a growing fan base, the RCC Padel League represents more than just a new tournament — it signals that padel’s global momentum shows no signs of slowing down.

Yekaterinburg has made its move. The padel world should take notice.