Bela and Wilson launch American Collegiate Padel League in the US | OneFootball

Padel wants to conquer the United States and has just taken an important step toward doing so through universities. The sport is joining the American college athletic system with the creation of the Wilson American Collegiate Padel League (ACPL) by Bela, a competition that will feature Fernando Belasteguín as ambassador and chief advisor.

The Argentine, retired from competition since the end of 2024, remains involved in padel through various projects. His relationship with Wilson, his leadership of the Miami P1, and the international expansion of the Bela Padel Center are some of his main focuses since ending his professional career.

He is now taking on a new challenge. The Wilson ACPL by Bela will launch in October with30 schools and around 200 students, spread across four regions of the United States. The season will run until March, when the national finals will be held.

The initiative represents more than just the creation of a new competition. The goal is to introduce padel into the structure of American college sports, a model that plays a huge role in the development of young athletes. The growth of the sport in the country, especially in markets such as Florida and New York, has encouraged the emergence of new courts, clubs, and competitions.

Padel has also begun to gain ground in the American professional scene with initiatives such as the Pro Padel League and exhibition events like the Reserve Cup. Its arrival on the college circuit now opens up a new path for growth.

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