For a small island, Samui punches above its weight: an internationally sanctioned tournament circuit, big-prize opens, and regular club Americanos and socials you can drop into as a visitor. Whether you're watching or playing, here's the scene.
Samui's calendar is anchored by the Thai Padel Series (TPS) and FIP (International Padel Federation) sanctioning, mostly hosted at Padel Tropical Club. These are recent, completed editions - a guide to what to expect when the next dates are announced.
The club's marquee event, run by the Thai Padel Series with a ฿150,000 prize pool across seven skill categories and live-streamed semis and finals. The 2025 edition launched the club in May.
An International Padel Federation-sanctioned tournament that brings world-ranking-point padel to the island - a serious draw for competitive players. Editions have run in 2025, with another listed around May 2026.
A Thai Padel Series open listed on the 2025 calendar - one of the recurring competitive fixtures that make up the island's season alongside the Samui Challenger.
Beyond the majors, a local tour (active as @samuipadeltour on Instagram) and individual clubs run their own competitions - Padel Paradise Lamai and Padel Samui both host tournaments through the year, often with small entry fees.
You don't need a partner or a ranking to play competitively here. The Americano format - where you rotate partners and play to points - is the easy on-ramp, and most clubs run socials and keep WhatsApp groups for matching players by level.
The events above are recent fixtures, not a guaranteed forward schedule. For the live calendar, check the Thai Padel Series and the clubs' own social channels close to your trip - and register early, the better categories fill up.
Sharpen up with a coach or a training camp before you compete - then book your court and get a few socials in to find your level.