The 2025–2026 University Padel Tournament officially got underway on Monday evening, with matches taking place from 17 to 20 November at Qatar Foundation’s “The Dome” courts. The tournament is organized by the Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation in collaboration with the Qatar Padel Federation and Qatar Foundation, and features a strong turnout that reflects the sport’s growing popularity among university students.

The draw placed the women’s teams into two groups. Group A includes Qatar University 2, Hamad Bin Khalifa University 2, CUQ Ulster University Qatar 2, and Doha University for Science and Technology 2. Group B features Qatar University 1, Hamad Bin Khalifa University 1, CUQ Ulster University Qatar 1, and Doha University for Science and Technology 1.

The opening day saw an impressive performance from Qatar University’s women’s teams, who topped both groups through Qatar University 2 and Qatar University 1. With these wins, both teams advanced directly to the semifinals, where they await the winners of the qualification matches between the teams that finished second and third in each group.

CUQ Ulster University Qatar also made a strong debut in its first-ever appearance, with both of its teams reaching the qualification stage. Joining them in the same round are Doha University for Science and Technology 2 and Hamad Bin Khalifa University 1.

The Tournament continues on Tuesday evening with the start of the men’s matches, featuring two teams from each of the following universities: Qatar University, Doha University for Science and Technology, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and CUQ Ulster University Qatar. Lusail University and Community College are participating with one team each. In total, 11 teams are competing, divided into three groups through an open draw.