Governing body
International Padel Federation (FIP)
The world governing body for padel. It publishes the Rules of Padel, approves balls and runs international events including the World Padel Championships.
Key facts
| Item | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sport | Padel | |
| Scope | International | |
| Founded | 12 July 1991 in Madrid, founded by the national associations of Argentina, Spain and Uruguay | History of padel, History page |
| Headquarters | Lausanne, Switzerland | FIP: Who we are, Who we are page, site footer address |
| Members | 115 member national federations | FIP General Assembly strengthens global unity as membership reaches 115 federations, General Assembly news, October 2026: 15 new federations admitted |
| Rulebook | Rules of Padel, Revision applicable from 1 January 2026 | Official rulebook or governing body (tier 1 of 5) |
| Website | padelfip.com |
Competitions
Sources
- FIP General Assembly strengthens global unity as membership reaches 115 federations, International Padel Federation, News, 13 October 2026padelfip.comOfficial rulebook or governing body (tier 1 of 5)
- FIP: Who we are, International Padel Federationpadelfip.comOfficial rulebook or governing body (tier 1 of 5)
- History of padel, International Padel Federationpadelfip.comOfficial rulebook or governing body (tier 1 of 5)