South Africa is about to witness a defining moment in its sporting journey as one of the world’s fastest-growing sports takes centre stage like never before.
For the first time, Premier Padel, the world’s leading professional padel tour, will be broadcast live from South African soil, with ESPN bringing every thrilling moment of the historic Premier Padel Pretoria P1 to fans across the country. From 27 July to 2 August, viewers can tune in on ESPN (DStv Channel 218 and StarTimes Channel 248) as the world’s elite players battle for glory at the SunBet Arena at Time Square in Pretoria.
The landmark tournament is part of the prestigious Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour calendar and marks a significant chapter in the global growth of a sport that continues to capture millions of players and fans worldwide.
A Landmark Moment for South African Padel
The arrival of Premier Padel Pretoria P1 is more than just another international sporting event.
It signals South Africa’s growing place on the global padel map, bringing the world’s best players to local courts while giving South African fans the opportunity to experience elite-level competition without leaving the country.
For aspiring local athletes, the tournament also opens exciting doors. Through wildcard entries and qualification pathways, South African players will have the chance to compete on home soil against some of the biggest names in the sport, creating a rare opportunity to test themselves on one of padel’s grandest stages.
The World’s Best Come to Pretoria
As one of the headline events on the Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour, the Pretoria P1 tournament promises a week filled with world-class rallies, lightning-fast reflexes and intense competition.
The event places South Africa alongside major international destinations on the professional tour calendar, highlighting the country’s growing importance within the rapidly expanding global padel community.
With international stars competing and local talent sharing the spotlight, the tournament offers a showcase of the speed, athleticism and excitement that have made padel one of the fastest-growing sports in the world.
When to Watch on ESPN
Sports fans can catch every decisive stage of the tournament live on ESPN throughout the week:
- Monday, 27 July: Opening rounds from 17:00
- Tuesday, 28 July & Wednesday, 29 July: Men’s and Women’s First Round from 09:00
- Thursday, 30 July: Round of 16 from 10:00
- Friday, 31 July: Quarter-finals from 10:00
- Saturday, 1 August: Women’s Semi-final at 13:00 and Men’s Semi-final at 17:00
- Sunday, 2 August: Women’s Final at 13:00 and Men’s Final at 15:00
The live television coverage will be complemented by social media updates and digital content, ensuring fans can stay connected to the tournament throughout the week.
A New Chapter for South African Sport
Premier Padel Pretoria P1 is more than a tournament—it is a statement.
By bringing one of the world’s premier sporting competitions to Pretoria and broadcasting it live across the country, ESPN is giving South Africans front-row access to a sport that continues to grow at an extraordinary pace.
As the world’s top professionals step onto the courts at the SunBet Arena, South African audiences will witness history unfold while the country strengthens its position on the international padel calendar.
The countdown is over.
The world’s biggest names in padel are coming to Pretoria, and for the first time, South Africans can watch every unforgettable moment live.
