Pro Padel League Lands MGM Resorts as Las Vegas Title Sponsor

The Pro Padel League has signed MGM Resorts International as the title sponsor of its first-ever Las Vegas tournament, the league announced on October 22. The four-day event runs November 18 to 21 at Dolby Live at Park MGM and closes out PPL's 2026 regular season.

A hometown debut for the Smash

All 10 PPL franchise teams from the United States, Canada and Mexico will play in Las Vegas, and the stop marks the first time the Las Vegas Smash gets to compete in its own market. The four days double as the last chance for teams to lock up one of eight spots in the finals, which move to Miami from December 3 to 6.

Fountain-side exhibition and a national broadcast

PPL is also setting up a dedicated exhibition court along the Bellagio Fountain Walk for the full four days, open to Bellagio Fountain Club guests, with players from all 10 teams expected to make appearances. The tournament's final match, on Saturday, November 21, is set to air nationally on CNBC.

Executives call it the start of something bigger

PPL CEO Mike Dorfman called the agreement "a defining moment for our league" and said MGM Resorts is an extraordinary partner for the franchise. Dan Bernbach, MGM Resorts' senior vice president of entertainment and sports, events and development, pointed to Las Vegas's growing reputation as a global sports and entertainment destination. Both sides frame the Las Vegas deal as a first step toward a broader, multi-year partnership.

Tickets for the Las Vegas stop are on sale now through Ticketmaster.