THE WORLD PADEL LEAGUE (WPL) has announced that Season 4 will feature 36 of the world’s leading padel players representing five countries, including Spain, Argentina, and Brazil, competing across six franchises in the league’s fast-paced team format.
This will be the league’s biggest edition yet and will be held in the Dome, SVP Stadium, Mumbai, from August 12-16, 2026. Licensed and managed by Iconik Sports and Events Ltd., the league enters a new phase of growth with a larger venue, six franchise teams and an elite international player line-up, reaffirming its position as India’s leading franchise-based professional padel league, a media release said.
The franchises include Vedanta Leopards, owned by 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.
Speaking ahead of Season 4, 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 current edition of the league comes at a time when padel is witnessing unprecedented momentum across the country. According to the India Padel Report 2026 by Hudle and CAA Portas, India’s padel market is projected to grow from US$25-30 million to US$250–300 million by 2036, while the player base surged from just 500-1,000 players in 2022 to nearly 100,000 in 2025.
The complete player roster, fixtures and tournament schedule will be announced in the coming weeks, adding to the excitement ahead of the league’s return to Mumbai, the release added.
