Volvo Car Malaysia is taking the nation’s fastest-growing racket sport to new heights with the return of the Volvo Padel Open 2026. Returning this October for its milestone third edition, Malaysia’s most anticipated padel tournament is bigger and bolder than ever – introducing dynamic new match formats, expanded skill tiers, and an ambitious goal to welcome more than 600 players.
In a landmark first, the 2026 edition shifts the spotlight entirely toward grassroots culture, elevating the very communities driving padel’s exponential surge across Malaysia to the main stage.
Moving beyond a standard individual tournament format, this year’s theme champions the collective spirit of local clubs. These are the dedicated collectives whose daily court sessions, social matches, and shared rallies have transformed a niche racket sport into a thriving, nationwide lifestyle movement.
Patricia Yaw, Marketing Operations & Public Relations Director of Volvo Car Malaysia, shared: “This third edition is incredibly meaningful as padel continues to grow into such a popular sport in Malaysia.
At the height of our Asian Games success, we came across an interview with an athlete whose journey in padel began at the Volvo Padel Open. Hearing that served as a great reminder of our original intention back in 2023 to keep elevating the sport.
This year, we are doing it through the local communities, because they are the true grassroots heartbeat driving this growth.”
Taking centre stage on 23 – 25 October, eight premier padel communities will rally their finest players to collide on court in a high-stakes, friendly rivalry for coveted prizes and the ultimate community crown.
Stepping up to carry their club colours into the arena are All’Bout Padel, Baby Buaya Posse, Jerung Padel Club, Kelab Padel Pop x ABBT, Padé x LGK, Padel Hood, Padel Pushers x APC, and Wolfpack Padel.
Padel’s Growth in Malaysia
Padel’s trajectory in Malaysia has been nothing short of explosive. What started as a casual weekend activity has rapidly evolved into a fiercely competitive arena, cemented by the country’s recent medal-winning success on the international stage.
As the local talent pool deepens, community-driven tournaments have become critical proving grounds for the next generation of athletes.
Shafique Iqbal, President of the Selangor Padel Association (SPA), said when padel arrived in Malaysia, few of us imagined seeing a Malaysian pair on an Asian Games podium. Now, we have a historic silver in Nagoya.
The next step is finding and developing the players who come after them. Tournaments like the Volvo Padel Open matter because they give players at every level real competition, and that is where the future of Malaysian padel starts.
