Mexico Waves

The published roster is a dated list of eligible franchise athletes. The biographies above connect each player to individual league and federation evidence, including names, sporting country, source-reported playing side, dated world ranking, international events and verified league partners. Appearance notes use scoreboard participants. Unknown match divisions remain unconfirmed when the reviewed league archive does not establish a start. Source ↗

Roster changes can occur after this review. A player’s international partner, birthplace or citizenship cannot be inferred from a league teammate or franchise market. The main PPL and PPL II selectors keep the two competitions visible, and the individual profiles label each numerical sample by tour and period. Unlicensed player images are withheld while text keeps every athlete identifiable. Source ↗

View all player biographies above. Division labels use reviewed match records; unavailable assignments remain unconfirmed.

Mexico’s development roster lists Argel Albanes, Maximiliano Montano and Oscar Matias Almada in PPL II. The reviewed scoreboards verify Montano and Almada as an appearing pair, including a 3–6, 7–6, 10–8 win in Playa del Carmen. Albanes is listed but no completed appearance was verified in the three-event archive. The two facts are retained together instead of equating a roster entry with a start. Source ↗

• Argel Albanes — Official player record ↗
• Maximiliano Montano — Official player record ↗
• Oscar Matias Almada — Official player record ↗

Miguel Layun — Owner identified in historical league reporting

The league’s December 2023 report identifies Layun as an owner of the Cancun Waves, the historical Waves name. This is dated background; the complete current Mexico Waves ownership structure and equity percentages remain unconfirmed. As of 2023-12-07. Source ↗

Current names and roles are not publicly announced in the linked team records.

League reporting in December 2023 described the Waves under the Cancun name and identified Miguel Layun as an owner. The current 2026 directory uses Mexico Waves. The exact rebranding date and full current executive and coaching organization are not publicly specified in the cited records. Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗

The verified 2026 timeline runs from fourth place in the New York men’s draw to Los Angeles champions and then Playa del Carmen champions. The current franchise market is recorded as Mexico. Playa del Carmen is a sourced tournament host, which does not by itself prove that the event arena is the Waves’ permanent headquarters or training base. Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗

Full tournament results and recaps →

Verified event outcomes below are historical snapshots. They are not a live scoreboard or a full accounting of every match.

The PPL tours across franchise markets. Event venues below are distinct from team training locations.

Official calendar and updates ↗

The most useful comparison is between actual pairings. Arce played with Dal Bianco in New York and Gala in the two title-winning stops. The results establish who competed together and how the sets finished. They do not establish the coaching reason for the switch, a permanent partnership or a specific pattern of shots. Mexico’s women’s pairings and development pair can be followed independently through the complete match index. Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗ Source 3 ↗

No exhaustive current franchise sponsor list, sponsorship term or ownership percentage was verified. The league’s official partner list describes league relationships and is not automatically a Mexico Waves sponsorship list. Historical ownership reporting is dated in the leadership chapter; a business connection is not converted into a coaching role. Source ↗

Mexico’s franchise identity and the league’s Mexican tournament stops give supporters two different connections to the game: a team to follow and events to attend. Playa del Carmen hosted the September stop; Guadalajara is scheduled for November 19–22. Tournament hosting does not establish a Waves-owned public club, a training agreement or a permanent arena. Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗

A franchise roster is not a public court booking directory. This review did not verify a team-operated facility with public access, opening hours, prices and a booking link. Those fields remain unconfirmed. Fans seeking a local court should check a venue’s own current booking information rather than treat a tournament scoreboard’s location as an everyday place to play. Source ↗

The official team page links the Waves’ Instagram account. That sourced channel is the appropriate place to check a subsequently announced public clinic, local activation or team merchandise offer. No team-run junior academy, recurring clinic or sponsor-operated community program is asserted here without a dated primary announcement. Source ↗

Use the official team page and the Instagram account linked there for franchise announcements. The touring league calendar is the source for event dates and ticket updates. No private contact address, team merchandise shop or currently available ticket package was verified, so this guide does not send fans to an assumed store or claim ticket availability. Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗

• Official league team page ↗
• Verified team Instagram ↗
• Official tournament calendar and ticket announcements ↗

How many players are on the published Mexico Waves roster?

11 at the 8 October 2026 review: eight main PPL players and 3 PPL II players. Each is included above and linked to an individual Major League Padel profile.

Where does Mexico Waves stand in the 2026 league table?

Third with 74 points in the official team table after Playa del Carmen. This is a dated snapshot, not a live table.

Which competition do the development players enter?

PPL II. Its results and qualification pathway are kept separate from the main PPL men’s and women’s draws.

What are the verified 2026 highlights?

Mexico’s men won Los Angeles and Playa del Carmen with David Gala and Maximiliano Arce.

Where is the permanent home court?

A permanent team training or public home venue was not confirmed in the reviewed official sources. Tournament arenas are listed as event venues.

Who owns Mexico Waves?

December 2023 league reporting named Miguel Layun as a Cancun Waves owner. The exact Mexico rebranding date and complete current ownership structure remain unconfirmed.

Who is the head coach?

A current franchise head coach and complete executive staff were not verified. Coaches on individual FIP athlete profiles are not automatically franchise coaches.

When is the next main PPL stop?

Guadalajara, November 19–22, 2026. The Finals follow in Miami December 3–6. Confirm venues, appearing pairs and ticket details through the official calendar.

Does the roster prove that everyone competed?

No. A roster lists eligible players; the match log shows who actually played.

Where can fans get official updates?

The official league team page and the Instagram account linked by that page are included in this guide. A team shop, direct contact address and public clinic timetable remain unconfirmed.

Updated 2026-10-08. Results are dated snapshots and may differ from the current league table.

Major League Padel is not affiliated with this franchise or the Pro Padel League.

Full franchise reference

League and market

Pro Padel League · Mexico

Published roster

11 players: 8 main PPL and 3 PPL II

Season standing at review

No. 3 · 74 points after Playa del Carmen

Group-stage men / women

5-1 / 2-4; standings points also include Podium Day

Permanent home or training venue

Not publicly confirmed in the reviewed sources

Sources

• Mexico Waves — official roster and channels ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
• 2026 full ten-team standings ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
• Official league calendar ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
• Andres Britos — league profile ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
• David Gala — league profile ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
• Franco Dal Bianco — league profile ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
• Ksenia Sharifova — league profile ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
• Lorena Rufo Ortiz — league profile ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
• Lucia Peralta — league profile ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
• Maximiliano Arce — league profile ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
• Patricia Martinez Fortun — league profile ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
• Argel Albanes — league profile ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
• Maximiliano Montano — league profile ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
• Oscar Matias Almada — league profile ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
• PPL December 2023 franchise and ownership report ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
• Official Los Angeles event report ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
• Official Playa del Carmen championship and standings report ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
• PPL New York 2026 PPL Men Fourth place ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
• PPL Los Angeles 2026 PPL Men Winner ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
• PPL Playa del Carmen 2026 PPL Men Winner ↗ Checked 2026-10-08

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