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USA Padel (formerly USPA)

The national governing body of American padel — FIP member since the 1990s, renamed USA Padel in 2026, selector of the U.S. national teams.
✓ Last reviewed: August 2026
RoleNational governing body, U.S. padel (FIP member)
Active sinceFirst U.S. international matches in 1993; renamed USA Padel in 2026
RecognitionFIP · Padel Americas
GovernsU.S. national teams · national championships · rankings & development

What is USA Padel?

USA Padel — known for three decades as the United States Padel Association (USPA) before its 2026 renaming — is the national governing body of padel in the United States, the FIP's recognized member federation and part of Padel Americas.[1][2]

What does USA Padel govern?

The U.S. national teams — which have competed internationally since 1993 — plus national championships, sanctioned rankings, coach development and the certification of American padel's fast-multiplying clubs and courts, with South Florida the sport's domestic heartland.[1][3]

Why does USA Padel matter?

It is the American link in padel's official chain: FIP recognition flows through it, U.S. national-team selection is its call, and its sanction marks the country's official competitions as the sport booms stateside.[1][2]

References

  1. USA Padel — About. Accessed August 2026.
  2. FIP — The United States Padel Association (member federation). Accessed August 2026.
  3. Racquet Sports Industry — USA Padel unveils new name after three decades. Accessed August 2026.