One city team · Padel, tennis & pickleballProfessional league · Recruiting now
PADL Pro CircuitPADL
PRO CIRCUIT
Players concept scene from the supplied PPC flyer

Professional player recruitment / Ages 19+

PPC Pro Players

Play. Earn. Rise. Get drafted.

Dedicated rosters for each sport. Build your verified rating in pickleball, tennis or padel and compete for a place on your city’s franchise roster in that specific sport. Players are not shared between sport rosters. Pickleball has the first fully defined championship, combine and draft pathway; the PADL Tour Championship is a scouting route, separate from professional league competition.

Explore the opportunity
Professional league · Recruiting now
12 inaugural city franchisesAmerican + National ConferencesInaugural dates forthcoming

The PADL player-to-pro roadmap

Every court is a tryout.
Every match builds your case.

You do not need an agent, a college sports résumé or an invitation to start building your record. Lace up, compete and let verified performance speak. A chance to rise—not a promise of selection.

  1. Step 01

    Start your PADL record

    Join at Rookie level and secure your NFT Tour Card. Your verified athlete profile and PADL Performance Index (PPI) give your game a record that scouts can follow.

  2. Step 02

    Play. Earn. Rise.

    Log peer-verified competitive matches at your local club. Build your PPI through real results and earn PADL match rewards on eligible matches, subject to tier multipliers and integrity limits. Your verified performance feeds regional qualification—not an entry-fee shortcut.

  3. Step 03

    Reach the championship stage

    Qualifying regional performers advance toward the PADL Tour Championship. The PADL Tour Championship is separate from professional league competition and serves as a scouting gateway: a stage for league scouts, franchise leadership and coaches to evaluate athletes for the PPC draft.

  4. Step 04

    Earn your shot at the PPC draft

    Standout championship performers may progress to the combine and draft. Draft candidates must be PADL members with a verified PPI record. Selected athletes join professional city rosters under player contracts. Pro, Legends and Academy are all professional divisions; Developmental is the same team’s semi-pro minor-league and practice squad within PPC, training players for call-up to professional competition.

One verified standard / PADL Performance Index

Your PPI is the connection.

Local play builds the record. Regional qualification earns the next stage. Championship performance puts you in the scouting conversation. The draft connects that performance to the PADL Pro Circuit.

Championship eligibility requires Rookie or Tour membership and an NFT Tour Card with verified results. Membership is not a tournament entry fee. Facility court charges may still apply. Rewards have daily, weekly and same-opponent limits; disputed matches earn no rewards. Qualification, scouting invitations and professional contracts are not guaranteed.

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The opportunity

Your game. A bigger stage.

Explore openings in the PADL Pro Circuit. Share your experience and connect with the team responsible for your role.

01 / Players

A real team roster

Each city organization has separate padel, tennis and pickleball players, led by a head coach for each sport. Its pickleball roster fields 24 contracted players across three divisions — Pro, Legends and Academy — with eight players per division forming four doubles teams. Tennis and padel target comparable professional roster sizes, with their own format details to be published. The same city team also includes its semi-pro Developmental practice squad, where players train and compete for call-up to professional competition.

02 / Players

Contracted competition

Professional player contracts include seasonal pay and performance incentives, with compensation and contract duration set out in each athlete’s agreement.

03 / Players

Support beyond the court

Contracted athletes receive major medical coverage and travel and lodging support under their player agreements.

04 / Players

More ways to contribute

Clinics, appearances and team activations give athletes a role in growing their local fan community. Additional earnings depend on agreements and participation, not guaranteed income.

Who we’re looking for

Bring your experience.
Help set the standard.

  • Pro division players ages 19 and older
  • PADL membership and a verified PPI record are required for draft consideration
  • Everyday club players can build toward qualification; a college sports background is not required
  • Team-first conduct and readiness for high-level competition

Start the conversation

Your next three steps.

  1. 01

    Build your record

    Prepare a verified competitive match history, playing résumé, highlight footage and availability.

  2. 02

    Enter the scouting conversation

    Introduce yourself to athlete relations. Ask about professional roster openings, qualifier eligibility and upcoming dates.

  3. 03

    Prepare for the combine

    Compete for selection through the three-day scouting combine and franchise draft. Athlete relations provides invitation requirements and dates.

Players / Expression of interest

Be part of the first chapter.

Playing résumé, recent results, video links, home city and seasonal availability.

Contact the recruitment team about openings, requirements and selection dates.

Find your place in the circuit

A league built by all of us.

Fans, athletes, coaches, officials, production crews and host facilities. Three sports, separate players and coaches, one city organization.

Players concept from the supplied PPC flyer

Players

Dedicated players for each sport. Build your verified PPI in pickleball, tennis or padel and compete for a place on your city’s roster in that sport. The divisions below describe pickleball.