The first "Promi Padel WM" was well received last year. So well received that broadcaster ProSieben has already announced a continuation of the event for the coming fall. As revealed in a press release, round two of the trending sport competition will take place on November 21, 2026 in primetime (also via Joyn). This time, the venue will no longer be Munich's SAP Garden, but the Arena Oberhausen.
Tickets can already be purchased and the first important personnel details have also been announced. As with the premiere of the "Promi Padel WM", the broadcaster is relying on its all-purpose weapon Steven Gätjen (53) for hosting duties. His colleague Elmar Paulke as well as comedian Jerry Vsan will also guide viewers through the evening. Meanwhile, nothing is known yet about the prominent participants at this early stage. Last year, among others, Alexander Zverev's brother Mischa Zverev, Uwe Ochsenknecht and Angelique Kerber competed.
More Teams, More Excitement?
One change compared to the first edition is already apparent. For the show's debut, the broadcaster had 16 stars compete against each other in eight two-person teams. For the continuation, according to the press release, there will now be ten teams, meaning 20 celebrities.
That the event is anything but a purely fun affair was proven by the high injury rate last year. Former soccer player Mats Hummels and model Lena Gercke had to cancel their participation at short notice due to physical problems and training accidents. In the end, soccer players Christoph Kramer and Marc Rzatkowski were crowned the first "Promi Padel WM" champions.
What is Padel?
Padel, a mix of tennis and squash, has developed into a trending sport in recent years. Typically, two two-person teams compete against each other, playing on a 10x20 meter field. Like squash, this is surrounded by walls that the ball is allowed to make contact with. This makes the game with the short plastic racket over the net particularly dynamic and usually ensures quick moments of achievement even for beginners. This is how padel became one of the world's fastest-growing sports.
