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Mercedes-Benz Partners with Indian Padel Tour
Mercedes-Benz India has become the title partner of the Indian Padel Tour (IPT) for the 2026-27 season.
This partnership aims to boost the popularity and professionalism of padel in India.
The tour will include 19 professional tournaments across 10 cities, starting in Mumbai in August 2026 and ending in Bengaluru in June 2027.
Padel is a racquet sport played in doubles, with matches usually played as the best of three sets.
The sport has been growing rapidly worldwide, and this partnership is expected to accelerate its growth in India.
Mercedes-Benz India partners with the Indian Padel Tour (IPT) for the 2026-27 season.
The tour will feature 19 professional tournaments across 10 cities in India.
The season will start in Mumbai in August 2026 and end in Bengaluru in June 2027.
Padel is a racquet sport played in doubles, with matches usually played as the best of three sets.
The partnership aims to broaden the sport’s competitive ecosystem and attract more players and sponsors.
- Who
- Mercedes-Benz India and PadelPark India
- What
- Mercedes-Benz India becomes the title partner of the Indian Padel Tour (IPT) for the 2026-27 season.
- Where
- The tour will span 10 cities across India, starting in Mumbai and ending in Bengaluru.
- When
- The season will run from August 2026 to June 2027.
- Why
- To broaden the sport’s competitive ecosystem and attract more players and sponsors.
Padel Enthusiasts
Skeptics
Growth of Padel in India
Padel Enthusiasts
The partnership with Mercedes-Benz will significantly boost the popularity and professionalism of padel in India, attracting more players and sponsors.
Skeptics
While the partnership is notable, the long-term impact on the sport's growth in India remains uncertain.
Key facts
- Title Partner
- Mercedes-Benz India
- Tour Name
- Indian Padel Tour (IPT)
- Season Duration
- August 2026 to June 2027
- Number of Cities
- 10
- Number of Tournaments
- 19
- Opening City
- Mumbai
- Closing City
- Bengaluru
- Organizer
- PadelPark India
Quotes
Santosh Iyer
Managing director and CEO of Mercedes-Benz India
“While participation introduces people to padel, competition inspires them to improve, dream bigger and stay engaged with the sport for years to come.”
financialexpress.com
“It reinforced padel’s growing stature in the country and reflected a shared commitment to building the sport’s future in India.”
financialexpress.com
Sources
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