Premier Padel Drops a 2024 Kuwait Throwback to Build Hype for the Major

Premier Padel's official channel posted a short highlight clip on Thursday with a simple caption: "This was in 2024, imagine now." The post leans on a point from the old Kuwait City P1 to tease what is coming this week, now that the event has been promoted to a full Major on the 2026 calendar.

Why now

The timing is not an accident. Qualifying for the Kuwait Major opens Friday, October 23, with the men's first qualifying round starting that day and the women's bracket getting underway Saturday, October 24, at The Arena Kuwait. The main draw then runs through the final on Saturday, October 31.

What changed since 2024

Kuwait hosted a regular P1 stop in past seasons. For 2026 only, Premier Padel and the FIP lifted it to Major status, a move tied to prize money and ranking point rebalancing after the Qatar Major was postponed earlier this year. That bump means a bigger purse, more ranking points on the line, and a deeper field than the city has seen before.

The clip itself

The short does not name the players on court; it is a quick, stylized cut built for social feeds rather than a full replay. For the real thing, Premier Padel says full match coverage of the early rounds streams free on its own channel, with Red Bull TV picking up quarter-finals through the final.

FAQ

When does the Kuwait Major start? Qualifying opens Friday, October 23, 2026, with the main draw running through the final on Saturday, October 31.

Where is it played? The Arena Kuwait, on the Sixth Ring Road in South Surra, Hawalli, inside the 360 Kuwait complex.

Why is Kuwait a Major this year? Premier Padel and the FIP upgraded it from P1 to Major status for the 2026 season only, as part of a wider calendar rebalancing.