PADEL NEW ZEALAND TOUR 2025
Padel New Zealand Tour 2025 - next up Wellington!
Welcome to the inaugural Padel New Zealand Tour 2025, a nationwide series of tournaments designed to bring players of all levels together.
There will be three events in 2025 – starting off in Tauranga, then off to our capital Wellington in the winter, and lastly Auckland in the summer—each offering the opportunity to earn official ranking points and showcase your skills.
Join us in Wellington July 18-20th
3 indoor courts, 1 single/warm up court
Hosted by Padel House 48A Kemp Street, Kilbirnie, Wellington
Note: 3-day event (games will start Friday afternoon due to venue having 3 courts)
Tournament Format
3-day event (Friday–Sunday)
Friday: Games commencing from mid-afternoon to evening - required to attend for all players.
Saturday & Sunday: Games from morning to evening - required to attend for all players.
Categories:
A Grade Men - 12 teams
B Grade Men - 12 teams
A Grade Women - 8 teams
B Grade Women - 5 teams
Number of teams per grade may change slightly depending on registrations.
Maximum number across all 4 grades: 74 players/37 teams (due to size of venue and number of courts)
Match format:
Pool play
Two sets, tiebreak if 1-1
Golden point (no deuce)
Players self referee. Players to call the score so officials and spectators can easily follow the game.
Matches under standard padel rules. Note: No outside play allowed on any court due to layout of courts.
Minor variations are possible if court time is limited.
Note: The format could vary some for different grades depending on number of total entries.
Full match format information will be provided prior and at tournament.
Schedule/Draws
The draws will be done by the hosting clubs through the Tour. Schedule and draws will be released at beginning of the week before the event commences (week commencing July 14th).
Player License
To play in national tournaments arranged by Padel New Zealand you will need a player license. Please note that all players for Wellington will need a new license for the new financial year starting July 1st, 2025 and valid to June 30th, 2026. All previous licenses purchased will expire June 30th 2025.
Please purchase the player license, ideally when you register for the tournament but at the latest before closing of tournament registrations July 8th 9pm.
The license fee is $25 per annum for the new financial year July 2025-June 2026. Credit card fees apply.
Licenses are required by International padel standards for any tournament organised by a federation. They also help Padel New Zealand maintain accurate records of player participation, skill levels, and ranking points throughout the season.
More information on how to register for a license here: www.padelnewzealand.org.nz/player-license
Registration for event
Registrations are now open and will close Tuesday July 8th at 9pm unless sold out prior.
Limited spaces - please ensure you register early to not miss out.
https://events.humanitix.com/padel-new-zealand-tour-2025-registration-wellington
Ranking Points
All Padel New Zealand’s tournaments will have Ranking Points.
