The league’s Las Vegas debut, Nov. 18-21 at Dolby Live at Park MGM, closes the 2026 regular season and includes an exhibition court on Bellagio Fountain Walk and a CNBC broadcast of the final match.
Professional padel is coming to the Las Vegas Strip, and it’s arriving with one of the city’s biggest names behind it. The Pro Padel League (PPL) has named MGM Resorts International the title sponsor of its first-ever Las Vegas tournament, set for Nov. 18-21 at Dolby Live at Park MGM.
The four-day event serves as the fourth and final stop of PPL’s 2026 regular season. All 10 of the league’s franchise teams from the United States, Canada and Mexico will compete for one of eight spots in the league finals in Miami, Dec. 3-6. The tournament wraps up Saturday, Nov. 21, when the final match will air nationally on CNBC. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster.
The partnership reaches beyond the arena. From Nov. 18-21, PPL and MGM Resorts will set up a dedicated exhibition court along Bellagio Fountain Walk, where Bellagio Fountain Club guests can catch players from all 10 teams up close, along with a range of other activations, against one of the most recognizable backdrops in the city.
The timing is a big part of the appeal. The tournament lands during a high-profile week of sports and entertainment events that brings more than 300,000 visitors to the Strip, giving the league a chance to put padel in front of audiences well beyond its existing fan base. Both sides also described the agreement as the groundwork for a broader, multi-year relationship that could bring more padel competition and experiences to MGM Resorts properties.
PPL CEO Mike Dorfman called the Las Vegas event a defining moment for the league and said the partnership reflects how big its ambitions are. Dan Bernbach, MGM Resorts’ SVP of Entertainment & Sports, Events and Development, said the deal gives fans more ways to engage with one of the world’s fastest-growing sports.
Local fans get a milestone of their own, too. The Las Vegas Smash will compete in its home market for the first time, with playoff positioning on the line heading into Miami.
Founded in 2023, PPL bills itself as the world’s leading professional padel league. Its events are available to more than 300 million households through distribution partners in over 100 countries, and matches are also streamed on the league’s YouTube channel.
