Red Bull Padel Dash: Qualifikation

Red Bull Padel Dash is an amateur padel series with a unique twist for players with intermediate to advanced skill levels: Matches are played in the time-based Padel Dash format instead of the usual set format, and teams can end the match early by hitting the buzzer. You can now register for our tournaments in Studen (BE), Affeltrangen (TG), Rümlang (ZH), and Salgesch (VS) to qualify for the Swiss Final on October 10, 2026, in Rümlang (ZH). The top team from the national finals will win an all-inclusive trip to the world finals in late fall, where they’ll represent Switzerland against over 20 other nations. The tournament features two categories: men’s and women’s.

What can you expect at Red Bull Padel Dash?

The ticket price of CHF 55.00 per person includes:

- Participation in the qualifiers with a total of 14 games

- A HEAD participant shirt

- A goodie bag with 3 balls, grip tape, and other surprises from our partners Certina, Alfa Romeo, HEAD, and Fisherman’s Friend

Prizes for the qualifying round winners:

1st place: Padel racket (HEAD Coello Motion 2026)

2nd place: Racket bag (Coello Tour Padel Bag L)

3rd place: Padel balls (3B HEAD Padel Pro S+, 3 cans)

In addition, the two winning teams will qualify for the Swiss Final, as will the women’s team that finishes in 2nd place.

How does the tournament work?

All teams are assigned to a group of 8 teams. All matches in a group start at the same time and last a maximum of 7 minutes. During this time, the teams try to score as many points as possible. If the full 7 minutes are played, the game ends normally and all points are tallied. If a team manages to reach 16 points before time runs out, it can press the buzzer and end all matches in that round at once. It also receives a bonus point for doing so. So that means: Every single point and every second really counts!

The team that has earned the most points by the end of the tournament wins and, in addition to prizes from our equipment partner HEAD, secures a spot in the Swiss finals.

In Switzerland, the Red Bull Padel Dash Series is divided into three phases.

Phase 1: Qualifying Tournaments

A total of 12 qualifying tournaments will take place across four locations in Switzerland. The top eight men’s and women’s teams will then qualify for the national finals in Switzerland.

Padel District Pfäffikon, Zurich: September 5

Padel House Studen BE: September 12, 2026

Phase 2: Swiss Finals

Here, the strongest teams from all qualifying rounds will face off and compete for the Swiss Red Bull Padel Dash title on Saturday, October 10, at Unipadel Zurich. The winning teams in the men’s and women’s categories will also earn a spot in the World Finals, where they will represent Switzerland.

Phase 3: World Finals

The winning pairs from the national finals will win an all-inclusive trip to the World Finals, where they’ll face off against finalists from other countries and compete for the Red Bull Padel Dash World Champion title. They’ll enjoy a comprehensive package that includes flights, accommodations, and padel action.

Who can participate?

Red Bull Padel Dash is for anyone who enjoys playing padel regularly and is looking for a new, laid-back tournament format. You’re in the right place if you…

- feel comfortable on the padel court and already have a certain level of skill. You’ve got the basics down, and playing matches is nothing new to you.

- aren’t a pro or a full-time padel coach.

If you’re not yet sure whether you’re at the right level, Swiss Tennis Padel’s level assessment can help you. To participate in the tournament, we’re looking for a skill level between 4 and 7 according to Swiss Tennis Padel. On the Playtomic scale, this corresponds to the 2.0–4.5 range. If you fall within this range, Red Bull Padel Dash is the perfect fit for you!

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