German Wildcards Awarded for CUPRA Germany Premier PADEL P2
Intense matches in the battle for the wildcard places
Munich, August 4, 2026 – On August 1 and 2, PadelCity in Andernach near Koblenz hosted the German wildcard qualifiers for the CUPRA Germany Premier Padel P2. A total of 32 teams – 16 in the women’s and 16 in the men’s draw – competed in high-summer heat for a place at the international tournament from October 4 to 11 at CASTELLO Düsseldorf.
A total of five wildcards are being awarded – the number is set by the global Premier Padel Tour. Two wildcards (main draw and qualification) for the men are awarded in coordination with the German Padel Association (DPV) to selected players. The remaining wildcards – one for the men’s qualifying and one each for the women’s and men’s main draw – were contested over the weekend. Over the two tournament days, players delivered gripping matches at a high level – with long rallies, tight sets, and a men’s final that was only decided in the third set.
Results:
• Men’s Qualifying Wildcard: Nick Merten and Christian Böhnke – TC Weiden Köln
• Men’s Main Draw Wildcard: Matthias Wunner and Johannes Lindmeyer – TC Weiden Köln
• Women’s Main Draw Wildcard: Katharina Hering and Lena Plümer – PadelCity Dortmund
“We saw some of Germany’s best players at the wildcard tournament this weekend. We are delighted that a place at the Germany P2 generates so much interest and carries such weight – and we’re especially looking forward to those who will join us in Düsseldorf this October”, says Dani Battistel, Tournament Director of the Germany P2 and Managing Director of mm sports padel.
“The level was high from the very first round – we had to fight for every point. Securing the wildcard for the main draw in the end means an incredible amount to us. Playing against the world’s best in front of a home crowd in Düsseldorf this October will be a special moment for us”, adds Katharina Hering, who together with her partner Lena Plümer won the wildcard for the women’s main draw.
“Wildcards stand for opportunity, emotion and unforgettable experiences. For every player who gets to compete at the Germany P2, proving themselves at the highest level in front of a home crowd is a special experience and an absolute career highlight. We congratulate the winners and are already looking forward to the week in October, when the world’s padel elite returns to Germany”, says Steffi Steible, Managing Director of the German Padel Association (DPV).
With the wildcards awarded, the player field for the main tournament is taking further shape. From October 4 to 11, 2026, the CUPRA Germany Premier Padel P2 returns to CASTELLO Düsseldorf for the second time – as part of the prestigious Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour, the world’s top players will once again compete there.
Tournament phases:
• Qualifying round: Sunday, Oct 4 – Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026
• Main draw: Tuesday, Oct 6 – Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
• Round of 16 & quarterfinals: Thursday, Oct 8 – Friday, Oct 9, 2026
• Semifinals & final: Saturday, Oct 10 – Sunday, Oct 11, 2026
Tickets for the main tournament are available through official ticket partner Ticketmaster: the current allocation for the final weekend on Saturday and Sunday is already sold out – tickets remain available for all other tournament days. Day tickets for the qualifying round start at €9.50, for the first days of the main draw at €14.50, and from the second round (Thursday) at €19.50.
Further information about the event, along with updates on the player field, side events and supporting program, is available via the official Germany P2 website as well as via Instagram/Facebook.
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Image credit: Germany Premier Padel P2 / @germanypremierpadel
Background information:
mm sports padel GmbH
mm sports padel GmbH, based in Munich, is a joint venture between mm sports, PadelCity and DAH Beteiligungs GmbH. The company aims to foster the sustainable development of padel in Germany – both at the grassroots and professional level. As the exclusive licensee of the Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour in Germany, mm sports padel is setting new standards for the professionalization of the sport.
Premier Padel
Premier Padel is the world’s leading official professional padel tour, setting the global standard for the sport in terms of top-level competition and international reach. Founded by Qatar Sports Investments in partnership with the International Padel Federation (FIP), the Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour brings together the best male and female players in the world at first-class venues around the globe. Following a landmark 2025 season that saw the Tour make its debut in the United States, the 2026 season comprises a total of 25 tournaments in 17 countries, including new venues in the United Kingdom and South Africa. This growth reflects the rapid global development of padel as well as Premier Padel’s long-term commitment to sporting excellence and sustainable growth. With broadcasts in more than 244 regions worldwide, Premier Padel offers fans live coverage on six continents and plays a central role in the sport’s Olympic journey under the leadership of the FIP. In doing so, the Tour significantly supports the international development of professional padel. Further information: premierpadel.com
Contact:
Michelle Jordan, Senior Consultant, mm sports padel GmbH
+49 151 40000 440
m.jordan@mm-sports-padel.eu