Premier Padel Appointed Sportradar Betting Integrity Partner
The padel tour and International Padel Federation partnered with Sportradar to monitor all match betting activity.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Tennis
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Premier Padel and the International Padel Federation have named Sportradar their official betting integrity partner to safeguard competition. The deal involves deploying the Universal Fraud Detection System across more than 2,400 annual matches.
Why it matters
This partnership aims to establish a secure, regulated betting ecosystem while generating commercial revenue to be reinvested into the growth of the sport. By integrating advanced oversight, the federation intends to protect the integrity of professional padel worldwide.
The agreement encompasses over 2,400 matches across the Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour. These events will utilize in-venue umpire data and live streaming feeds to supply regulated sportsbooks.
The players
Premier Padel
Premier Padel is the leading professional padel tour that organizes and sanctions top-tier international competitions.
International Padel Federation
The International Padel Federation is the global governing body responsible for the development and regulation of the sport of padel.
Sportradar
Sportradar is a global technology company that specializes in sports data, betting integrity services, and digital content solutions for the sports industry.
iGame Media
iGame Media is a technology provider that specializes in the distribution and management of sports betting data and streaming products.
The details
Sportradar will utilize its Universal Fraud Detection System, combining AI and expert analysis, to monitor global betting activity for the International Padel Federation. Premier Padel also finalized an agreement with iGame Media to manage the distribution of betting technology and data products.
Timeline
The regulated betting data ecosystem will become active starting with the 2027 season.
Season Trajectory
This move aligns with the International Padel Federation's adoption of the Olympic Movement Code on the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions. It signals a shift toward formalized, professionalized oversight that standardizes integrity protocols across the tour.
Fans and participants can expect standardized, regulated data feeds to power sportsbooks starting in 2027. This infrastructure will also support the sport's long-term financial health by funneling commercial betting revenue back into padel development.
The takeaway
Professional sports are increasingly adopting advanced monitoring technologies to combat potential competition manipulation as betting markets expand. By securing integrity partnerships, organizations like the International Padel Federation aim to maintain fairness for both athletes and fans.
Further reading
For more on developments within racquet sports, visit our Tennis section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sport Industry Group.
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