Watching the professionals is one of the fastest ways to fall for padel and to improve your own game. Seeing how the best players use the walls, build points and move as a pair teaches you things no amount of theory can. The good news is that following padel from the UK is easier than ever. Here is how to watch it live, from your sofa in Manchester to the court itself.
Streaming the professional tour
The top level of the sport is Premier Padel, the main global tour that features the best players in the world across a calendar of tournaments. Matches are streamed online, and the tour has made a big push to be accessible to fans outside padel's traditional heartlands of Spain and Argentina.
- Check the official Premier Padel channels and website for how matches are being broadcast, as streaming arrangements and broadcast partners change from season to season.
- Highlights and full matches often appear on YouTube, which is a great free way to study points at your own pace.
- Follow players and the tour on social media for schedules and clips, since a lot of padel content lives on Instagram and short-form video.
Because rights and platforms shift over time, the safest approach is to search for the current Premier Padel broadcast details each season rather than assuming a single channel always carries it.
Watching on TV and online in the UK
Padel coverage on UK television has grown as the sport has boomed, but it is still nowhere near as established as tennis. Sports broadcasters have shown padel events, and coverage tends to expand around the biggest tournaments. If you want to watch a specific event, check the listings close to the date, as one-off deals are common while the sport finds its feet on British screens.
For most fans in Manchester, online streaming remains the most reliable route. A laptop plugged into the television, or a smart TV app, will get you the majority of the action.
Watching padel live in person
Nothing beats seeing padel in the flesh. The pace and the sound of the ball off the glass simply do not translate to a screen. Live padel in the UK comes in a few forms.
- Exhibition events and tournaments have started appearing in UK cities as the sport grows, so keep an eye out for anything coming to the North West.
- Local leagues and club finals are often free to watch and give you a real feel for the competitive game one level up from social play.
- Your own club may host tournaments or social competition nights. Our events page is the place to check for live padel happening in and around Manchester.
Watching stronger players at your local venue is genuinely underrated. Turn up a little early for your booking, watch the court next to you, and you will pick up positioning tips for free.
How to actually learn from watching
Passive viewing is fun, but active viewing makes you better. Try this the next time you watch.
- Follow one player rather than the ball, and watch how they move after every shot.
- Notice how the pros almost always try to get to the net and how they use the lob to get there.
- Watch how they play off the glass rather than fighting it, then take that patience back to your own game.
If a particular shot catches your eye, our getting started guide and glossary will help you connect what you are seeing to the basics you are learning on court.
FAQ
Where can I watch professional padel from the UK?
The main professional circuit is Premier Padel, which streams its tournaments online, with highlights and matches often appearing on YouTube. Because broadcast and streaming deals change each season, it is best to check the current arrangements on the official Premier Padel channels before an event.
Is padel shown on UK television?
Coverage has grown alongside the sport's popularity, and UK sports broadcasters have shown padel events, particularly the bigger tournaments. It is still less established than tennis, so check listings close to the date, as one-off broadcast deals are common.
Can I watch padel live in person near Manchester?
Yes. Local leagues, club finals and social competition nights are often free to watch, and exhibition events have started reaching UK cities. Keep an eye on our events page and your local venue for live padel happening in and around Manchester.