Fuelling padel’s extraordinary expansion in India, the World Padel League (WPL) is scheduled to return with the biggest edition ever to Mumbai’s famous Dome, SVP Stadium, from August 12-16, 2026. Iconik Sports and Events Ltd. licenses and manages the league, which enters a new era of expansion with a larger facility, six franchise teams, and an exceptional foreign player roster, consolidating its status as India’s foremost franchise-based professional padel league.
Season 4 will include 36 of the world’s best padel players from five nations, including Spain, Argentina, and Brazil, playing for six franchises in the competition’s fast-paced team style. The franchises involve Vedanta Leopards, owned by the Vedanta Group; Khan Tigers, owned by Sohail Khan Entertainment; Panorama Panthers, owned by Panorama Studios; Aussie Mavericks Jaguars, owned by Amit Sahni, Kewal Kalra, and Pankaj Singha; Game Changers Lions, owned by Game Changers FZCO; and VB Realty Cheetahs, owned by Vashu Bhagnani.
Through its distinctive franchise-based framework, the World Padel League has contributed significantly to introducing world-class padel to Indian audiences, building on the success of its previous three seasons. The league continues to offer a venue for top-tier international play while fostering increased knowledge, accessibility, and enthusiasm for padel in India as the sport picks up speed throughout the nation.
Mahesh Bhupathi, Co-Founder, World Padel League, said, “Every season of the World Padel League has reinforced padel’s growing momentum in India. What began as a bold vision has grown into a league that brings together the world’s best players, leading brands, passionate fans and a rapidly expanding sporting community. India is fast becoming one of padel’s most exciting growth stories globally, and it’s gratifying to see WPL helping shape that journey.”
The league’s current season coincides with padel’s unparalleled national growth. The padel market in India is expected to increase from US$25–30 million to US$250–300 million by 2036, while the number of participants increased from 500–1,000 in 2022 to around 100,000 in 2025, according to the India Padel Report 2026 by Hudle and CAA Portas.
The WPL is dedicated to driving the expansion of padel by bringing worldwide celebrities to India, encouraging increased participation, and bolstering the nation’s standing on the global padel map as the country’s padel ecosystem continues to flourish.. Season 4 is expected to be the league’s biggest and most significant edition to date owing to a larger stadium, a top-tier international pitch, and the ongoing support of major business and entertainment companies.
From August 12–16, 2026, spectators can view all the action live at the Dome, SVP Stadium in Mumbai. BookMyShow is now accepting tickets.
