The Miami Open has long been one of the premier stops on the ATP and WTA tours, but in 2025, it’s expanding beyond tennis. This year, the tournament is embracing padel in a big way, introducing the Publix Padel Cup—a landmark moment that sees the sport integrated into a Masters 1000 tennis event for the first time.

Running from March 27 to 30, the Publix Padel Cup will bring elite teams to Hard Rock Stadium to battle for a $25,000 prize pool. To accommodate this first-of-its-kind competition, three brand-new luxury padel courts will be built on-site, creating an immersive experience for fans eager to dive into the fast-paced world of padel. A dedicated Padel Lounge will also offer interactive clinics, giving attendees a chance to experience the sport firsthand.

For padel enthusiasts, this is a significant step forward. The Miami Open has already experimented with adjacent racket sports—pickleball had its moment last year—but this time, padel takes center stage. Its inclusion in such a prestigious tennis event signals the sport’s rising influence in the U.S. and its growing place in the global racket sports landscape.

While tennis remains the main attraction, with Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Danielle Collins among the stars expected to compete, padel’s presence adds a new layer of excitement to an already dynamic event. With top-tier competition, interactive fan engagement, and a fresh spotlight on the sport, the Publix Padel Cup could be the start of a long-lasting relationship between padel and the Miami Open.

Keep it here on The Padel Weekly for all the latest updates on the Publix Padel Cup and padel’s expanding footprint in major sporting events.