PadelPark India, India’s leading 360° padel ecosystem and the firm behind the Indian Padel Tour (IPT), has announced Mercedes-Benz India as the title partner of IPT for the 2026–27 season.
Partnerships like this have the potential to determine the future of a sport. When a worldwide brand that embodies perfection, accuracy, and innovation decides to invest in a thriving athletic ecosystem, it sends a strong statement. It confirms the concept, develops the ecosystem, instils trust in players and partners, and reaffirms padel’s enormous potential in India.
Padel has become one of India’s fastest-growing sports in recent years, owing to improved facilities and more participation.
Through a planned calendar of Grand Slams, City Opens, and Special IP events, IPT provides competitive opportunities for players at all stages of their careers while also contributing to the growth of India’s national ranking environment.
2026–27 Season Highlights:
● Tournament Count: 19 professional tournaments.
● City Footprint: 10 major Indian cities.
● Season Timeline: Starts in Mumbai in August 2026 and concludes in Bengaluru in June 2027
Jigar Doshi, Co-Founder, PadelPark India, said, “The Indian Padel Tour was created with a simple ambition: to build the competitive ecosystem that every great sport needs. While participation introduces people to padel, competition inspires them to improve, dream bigger, and stay engaged with the sport for years to come. We are proud to welcome Mercedes-Benz India as the Title Partner of IPT. This partnership is not just about supporting tournaments; it is a shared commitment to building the future of padel in India and establishing the country as one of the world’s most exciting emerging markets for the sport.”
Pratik Doshi, Co-Founder, PadelPark India, added, “The Indian Padel Tour was established to create a structured competitive platform that supports the long-term growth and professionalisation of padel in India. Partnering with a globally respected brand like Mercedes-Benz India is a defining milestone for the tour, reinforcing the sport’s growing stature and potential in the country. Together, we look forward to delivering a world-class season that elevates the player experience, engages a wider audience, and contributes meaningfully to the continued development of India’s padel ecosystem.”
The agreement was announced concurrently with the debut of the Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+, Mercedes-Benz India’s first electrified AMG E-Class car. Mercedes-Benz India’s multi-year title agreement with the Indian Padel Tour (IPT) 2026-27 demonstrates the company’s dedication to performance, innovation, and progressive mobility beyond the road by promoting the continuous growth of one of India’s fastest-growing sports.
Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, said, “For us, performance extends beyond the car and into the experiences we build with our customers and communities, whether that’s on a racetrack or, as we’ve seen recently, on a padel court through our partnership with the Indian Padel Tour. The AMG E 53 HYBRID reflects that same commitment to precision engineering, paired with a highly personalised ownership experience for Indian customers.”
As India’s flagship padel circuit, the Mercedes-Benz Indian Padel Tour continues to play an important role in shaping the sport’s competitive scene by providing a platform for emerging and established talent and presenting world-class padel to audiences across the nation. The collaboration with Mercedes-Benz India is another key milestone in PadelPark India’s objective to establish a strong, sustainable, and internationally competitive padel community in India.
