Tatler Asia has announced the launch of the Tatler Padel Series 2026, a six-month tournament that will take place across major cities in Asia and the Middle East. Supported by Standard Chartered as Presenting Sponsor and Club Med as Official Lifestyle Partner, the series will feature eight events across seven cities. The United Arab Emirates is the only Middle Eastern market included in the tournament. Club Med joins the series as Official Lifestyle Partner. The hospitality group offers padel facilities across a number of its resorts and has seen growing interest in the sport among its guests. More than 2,000 participants are expected to take part across the series, which aims to bring together business leaders, professionals and sports enthusiasts through competition and networking opportunities. The 2026 season will begin in Bali before travelling to Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Dubai. The series will conclude with a Regional Final in November 2026. The Experience Participants and spectators can expect: • Competitive matches across multiple tournament categories, including the Celebrity Pro-Am and Silver and Gold divisions. • Networking opportunities with entrepreneurs, executives and industry leaders from across the region. • Curated food and beverage experiences throughout the event. [...]
