Competition Venue Requirements
The International Padel Federation (FIP) organizes professional tournaments across four main categories: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Each tier has specific requirements and standards that venues must meet to host official competitions. From the prestigious Platinum events with prize pools of up to 150,000€ to Bronze tournaments that serve as entry points to professional padel, each category plays a vital role in the sport's competitive structure.
FIP Tournament Categories
Platinum Tournaments
- Prize Money: 120K-150K€
- Duration: 5-6 days
- Full professional infrastructure
Gold Tournaments
- Prize Money: 50K-80K€
- Duration: 3-5 days
- Enhanced facilities and services
Silver Tournaments
- Prize Money: 15K-30K€
- Duration: 3-5 days
- Standard professional setup
Bronze Tournaments
- Prize Money: 7K-10K€
- Duration: 3-5 days
- Entry-level professional events
Technical Requirements
Competition Lighting
Lighting Standards by Event Type
- Television Broadcast: 1000 lux minimum required for all televised matches
- Competition Standard: 500 lux minimum for international events
- Light Distribution: Uniformity coefficient greater than 0.7 required
Courts and Playing Areas
Minimum Court Requirements
- Platinum & Gold: Minimum 3 courts
- Silver & Bronze: Minimum 3 courts (FIP Approval required)
- Wall Court Requirement: Mandatory for Bronze events only
- Main Draw Size: 32 players standard
Technical Infrastructure
- Live Scoring System:
- Platinum: All matches
- Gold: ½ and Final
- Silver: ½ and Final
- Bronze: Final only
- WiFi Connection: Mandatory for all tournament tiers
- Ball Assistance Personnel: Required for center court (Platinum events)
Player & Officials Facilities
Medical Services
Medical Staff Requirements
- Platinum: 2 Physio, 2 Masseur, 1 Doctor on-site
- Gold: 1 Physio, 2 Masseur, 1 Doctor on-site
- Silver/Bronze: 1 Doctor (not on-site)
Player Areas
- Locker Rooms: Mandatory for all tiers
- Practice Facilities:
- Platinum: X3 on Center Court
- Gold: X1 on Center Court
- Silver/Bronze: Warm Up Area
- Player Lounge: Mandatory for Platinum/Gold events
- Gym Facilities: Required for Platinum/Gold events
Officials Facilities
- Chair Umpire Room:
- Platinum: All matches
- Gold: Semifinal & Final
- Silver: Final
- Bronze: Final
- Referee Room: Mandatory for all tiers
Tournament Operations
Broadcasting Requirements
- Live Streaming Coverage:
- Platinum: All matches
- Gold: ¼, ½ and Final
- Silver: ½ and Final
- Bronze: Final only
- CC Coverage: Matches as per streaming schedule
Media Facilities
- Photography:
- Platinum: 2 photographers required
- Gold: 1 photographer required
- Silver: 1 photographer required
- Accreditation:
- Platinum: 1 player per player
- Gold: Recommended (1) player
- FIP Branding: Mandatory for all tiers
Event Infrastructure
Transport & Accommodation
- Hotel to Venue:
- Platinum/Gold: Mandatory
- Silver/Bronze: Recommended
- Airport/Train Transfer:
- Platinum: Mandatory
- Gold: Required
- Silver/Bronze: Recommended
- Hotel Rates: Special rates required for all tiers (Max 120€ twin)
Hospitality
- Meals:
- Platinum: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Gold: Lunch and Dinner
- Silver: Lunch
- Bronze: Special Rates
- Duration:
- Platinum: Max 6 days-Min 5 days
- Gold: Max 5 days-Min 3 days
- Silver: Max 5 days-Min 3 days
- Bronze: Max 5 days-Min 3 days