ESPN to Broadcast Historic Premier Padel Pretoria P1 Live

ESPN Brings Premier Padel to South African Viewers

Johannesburg, 24 July 2026: For the first time, South African sports fans can watch the world’s leading professional padel tour live from home as ESPN (DStv Channel 218 and StarTimes 248) broadcasts the historic Premier Padel P1 Pretoria tournament from 27 July to 2 August. Hosted at SunBet Arena at Time Square as part of the global Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour, the event marks a significant step in the international growth of one of the world’s fastest-rising sports.

In addition to showcasing the sport’s biggest international stars, the tournament will also provide South African players with the opportunity to compete locally through wildcard entries and qualification pathways.

ESPN Premier Padel Pretoria P1 — MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 08: Pol Hernandez Alvarez of Spain in action during the OYSHO Milano Premier Padel P1 Round 32 match between Jorge Nieto and Miguel Yanguas of Spain against Pol Hernandez Alvarez and Guillermo Collado Losada of Spain at Allianz Cloud on October 08, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Roberto Finizio/Getty Images)

Fans can follow the action live on ESPN as the tournament reaches its decisive stages:

Monday 27 July: Opening rounds (from 17:00)
Tuesday 28 & Wednesday 29 July: First Round, Men’s & Women’s (from 9:00 onwards)
Thursday 30 July: Round of 16 (from 10:00 onwards)
Friday 31 July: Quarter-finals (from 10:00 onwards)
Saturday 1 August: Women’s Semi-final (13:00) and Men’s Semi-final (17:00)
Sunday 2 August: Women’s Final (13:00) and Men’s Final (15:00)

With live coverage from Pretoria complemented by social media content and updates, the Premier Padel promises to treat fans to one of the world’s fastest-growing sports while placing South Africa firmly on the international padel calendar.

For updates regarding the Premier Padel and other sports, fans can connect to @ESPNAfrica on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or visit espn.com.