Toronto, Ontario · PRO PADEL LEAGUE
Toronto Polar Bears
Toronto Polar Bears represents Canada in the PPL with a 2026 men’s silver in New York and bronze in Los Angeles. Alex Ruiz and Mario Huete Hernandez delivered both podium finishes. In PPL II, Carla Rodriguez Sanchez and Jordana Lujan reached all four women’s finals and qualified for Miami’s preliminary round. The franchise stood fourth in the main team standings after Playa del Carmen.
- Alex Ruiz and Mario Huete: New York silver and Los Angeles bronze in 2026
- Fourth in the main PPL team standings after Playa del Carmen
- PPL II women: Carla Rodriguez Sanchez and Jordana Lujan qualified for Miami
Toronto’s men earn medals as its development women reach Miami
Alex Ruiz and Mario Huete Hernandez reached the New York men’s final, finishing runners-up to DC Matrix in a deciding match tiebreak. In Los Angeles, they faced DC again in the bronze-medal match and won. The two podium finishes form an important part of Toronto’s main-league season. Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗
Toronto’s eight-player main PPL roster also includes Xisco Manuel Gil and Pablo Lijo in the men’s group. Jana Montes Cabruja, Marta Caparros Maldonado, Noemi Aguilar and Nuria Rodriguez form the women’s group. The Canadian franchise held fourth place in the team standings after Playa del Carmen. Source ↗
Carla Rodriguez Sanchez and Jordana Lujan reached every women’s final across the four-stop PPL II season. That consistency earned Toronto a women’s place in Miami’s preliminary round, giving the franchise a separate development route into the Finals. Source ↗
Team facts
2026 published player roster
10 league-listed players, checked 2026-10-08. Country means the league’s displayed affiliation. Roster inclusion does not establish an appearance.
- Country listed by league
- Spain
- Playing side
- Right
- Match division
- Men
Player biography & documented appearances
Alejandro "Alex" Ruiz is listed for Toronto Polar Bears in PPL. PPL reports Spain and a right playing side. The appearances below verify the actual pair and score; the full individual profile adds federation career evidence.
Won with Mario Huete Hernandez: 7–6, 6–7, [10–8 match tiebreak] · PPL New York 2026 · PPL men · Group Stage · 2026-07-10. Match record ↗
Won with Mario Huete Hernandez: 7–5, 3–6, [21–19 match tiebreak] · PPL New York 2026 · PPL men · Group Stage · 2026-07-11. Match record ↗
Lost with Mario Huete Hernandez: 4–6, 6–4, [8–10 match tiebreak] · PPL New York 2026 · PPL men · Championship · 2026-07-12. Match record ↗
Won with Mario Huete Hernandez: 7–5, 7–6 · PPL Los Angeles 2026 · PPL men · Group Stage · 2026-08-13. Match record ↗
Lost with Mario Huete Hernandez: 6–3, 3–6, [5–10 match tiebreak] · PPL Los Angeles 2026 · PPL men · Group Stage · 2026-08-14. Match record ↗
Won with Mario Huete Hernandez: 3–6, 6–3, [10–5 match tiebreak] · PPL Los Angeles 2026 · PPL men · 3rd Place · 2026-08-16. Match record ↗
2026-10-08 · Official biography ↗
- Country listed by league
- Spain
- Playing side
- Right
- Match division
- Men
Player biography & documented appearances
Francisco "Xisco" Manuel Gil is listed for Toronto Polar Bears in PPL. PPL reports Spain and a right playing side. The appearances below verify the actual pair and score; the full individual profile adds federation career evidence.
Won with Pablo Lijo: 6–3, 1–6, [10–7 match tiebreak] · PPL Playa del Carmen 2026 · PPL men · Group Stage · 2026-09-25. Match record ↗
Lost with Pablo Lijo: 6–3, 4–6, [6–10 match tiebreak] · PPL Playa del Carmen 2026 · PPL men · Group Stage · 2026-09-26. Match record ↗
2026-10-08 · Official biography ↗
- Country listed by league
- Spain
- Playing side
- Right
- Match division
- Women
Player biography & documented appearances
Jana Montes Cabruja is listed for Toronto Polar Bears in PPL. PPL reports Spain and a right playing side. The appearances below verify the actual pair and score; the full individual profile adds federation career evidence.
Won with Noemi Aguilar: 6–0, 6–4 · PPL Los Angeles 2026 · PPL women · Group Stage · 2026-08-13. Match record ↗
Lost with Noemi Aguilar: 7–6, 0–6, [7–10 match tiebreak] · PPL Los Angeles 2026 · PPL women · Group Stage · 2026-08-14. Match record ↗
2026-10-08 · Official biography ↗
- Country listed by league
- Spain
- Playing side
- Left
- Match division
- Men
Player biography & documented appearances
Mario Huete Hernandez is listed for Toronto Polar Bears in PPL. PPL reports Spain and a left playing side. The appearances below verify the actual pair and score; the full individual profile adds federation career evidence.
Won with Alejandro "Alex" Ruiz: 7–6, 6–7, [10–8 match tiebreak] · PPL New York 2026 · PPL men · Group Stage · 2026-07-10. Match record ↗
Won with Alejandro "Alex" Ruiz: 7–5, 3–6, [21–19 match tiebreak] · PPL New York 2026 · PPL men · Group Stage · 2026-07-11. Match record ↗
Lost with Alejandro "Alex" Ruiz: 4–6, 6–4, [8–10 match tiebreak] · PPL New York 2026 · PPL men · Championship · 2026-07-12. Match record ↗
Won with Alejandro "Alex" Ruiz: 7–5, 7–6 · PPL Los Angeles 2026 · PPL men · Group Stage · 2026-08-13. Match record ↗
Lost with Alejandro "Alex" Ruiz: 6–3, 3–6, [5–10 match tiebreak] · PPL Los Angeles 2026 · PPL men · Group Stage · 2026-08-14. Match record ↗
Won with Alejandro "Alex" Ruiz: 3–6, 6–3, [10–5 match tiebreak] · PPL Los Angeles 2026 · PPL men · 3rd Place · 2026-08-16. Match record ↗
2026-10-08 · Official biography ↗
- Country listed by league
- Spain
- Playing side
- Right
- Match division
- Women
Player biography & documented appearances
Marta Caparros Maldonado is listed for Toronto Polar Bears in PPL. PPL reports Spain and a right playing side. The appearances below verify the actual pair and score; the full individual profile adds federation career evidence.
Won with Nuria Rodriguez: 6–3, 6–2 · PPL New York 2026 · PPL women · Group Stage · 2026-07-10. Match record ↗
Lost with Nuria Rodriguez: 3–6, 1–6 · PPL New York 2026 · PPL women · 3rd Place · Match date under review. Match record ↗
Lost with Nuria Rodriguez: 1–6, 4–6 · PPL Playa del Carmen 2026 · PPL women · Group Stage · 2026-09-25. Match record ↗
Won with Nuria Rodriguez: 6–4, 6–3 · PPL Playa del Carmen 2026 · PPL women · Group Stage · 2026-09-26. Match record ↗
2026-10-08 · Official biography ↗
- Country listed by league
- Spain
- Playing side
- Left
- Match division
- Women
Player biography & documented appearances
Noemi Aguilar is listed for Toronto Polar Bears in PPL. PPL reports Spain and a left playing side. The appearances below verify the actual pair and score; the full individual profile adds federation career evidence.
Lost with Nuria Rodriguez: 3–6, 6–4, [6–10 match tiebreak] · PPL New York 2026 · PPL women · Group Stage · 2026-07-11. Match record ↗
Won with Jana Montes Cabruja: 6–0, 6–4 · PPL Los Angeles 2026 · PPL women · Group Stage · 2026-08-13. Match record ↗
Lost with Jana Montes Cabruja: 7–6, 0–6, [7–10 match tiebreak] · PPL Los Angeles 2026 · PPL women · Group Stage · 2026-08-14. Match record ↗
2026-10-08 · Official biography ↗
- Country listed by league
- Spain
- Playing side
- Left
- Match division
- Women
Player biography & documented appearances
Nuria Rodriguez is listed for Toronto Polar Bears in PPL. PPL reports Spain and a left playing side. The appearances below verify the actual pair and score; the full individual profile adds federation career evidence.
Won with Marta Caparros Maldonado: 6–3, 6–2 · PPL New York 2026 · PPL women · Group Stage · 2026-07-10. Match record ↗
Lost with Noemi Aguilar: 3–6, 6–4, [6–10 match tiebreak] · PPL New York 2026 · PPL women · Group Stage · 2026-07-11. Match record ↗
Lost with Marta Caparros Maldonado: 3–6, 1–6 · PPL New York 2026 · PPL women · 3rd Place · Match date under review. Match record ↗
Lost with Marta Caparros Maldonado: 1–6, 4–6 · PPL Playa del Carmen 2026 · PPL women · Group Stage · 2026-09-25. Match record ↗
Won with Marta Caparros Maldonado: 6–4, 6–3 · PPL Playa del Carmen 2026 · PPL women · Group Stage · 2026-09-26. Match record ↗
2026-10-08 · Official biography ↗
Pablo Lijo
- Country listed by league
- Spain
- Playing side
- Left
- Match division
- Men
Player biography & documented appearances
Pablo Lijo is listed for Toronto Polar Bears in PPL. PPL reports Spain and a left playing side. The appearances below verify the actual pair and score; the full individual profile adds federation career evidence.
Won with Francisco "Xisco" Manuel Gil: 6–3, 1–6, [10–7 match tiebreak] · PPL Playa del Carmen 2026 · PPL men · Group Stage · 2026-09-25. Match record ↗
Lost with Francisco "Xisco" Manuel Gil: 6–3, 4–6, [6–10 match tiebreak] · PPL Playa del Carmen 2026 · PPL men · Group Stage · 2026-09-26. Match record ↗
2026-10-08 · Official biography ↗
Carla Rodriguez Sanchez
- Country listed by league
- United States
- Playing side
- Right
- Match division
- Women
Player biography & documented appearances
Carla Rodriguez Sanchez is listed for Toronto Polar Bears in PPL II. PPL reports United States and a right playing side. The appearances below verify the actual pair and score; the full individual profile adds federation career evidence.
Won with Jordana Lujan: 6–3, 6–4 · PPL New York 2026 · PPL II women · Group Stage · 2026-07-09. Match record ↗
Won with Jordana Lujan: 6–2, 6–1 · PPL New York 2026 · PPL II women · Group Stage · 2026-07-11. Match record ↗
Lost with Jordana Lujan: 5–7, 0–6 · PPL New York 2026 · PPL II women · Championship · Match date under review. Match record ↗
Won with Jordana Lujan: 6–3, 6–1 · PPL Los Angeles 2026 · PPL II women · Group Stage · 2026-08-13. Match record ↗
Won with Jordana Lujan: 6–3, 7–5 · PPL Los Angeles 2026 · PPL II women · Group Stage · 2026-08-14. Match record ↗
Lost with Jordana Lujan: 6–7, 2–6 · PPL Los Angeles 2026 · PPL II women · Championship · 2026-08-16. Match record ↗
Won with Jordana Lujan: 6–1, 6–0 · PPL Playa del Carmen 2026 · PPL II women · Group Stage · 2026-09-24. Match record ↗
Won with Jordana Lujan: 6–2, 4–6, [13–11 match tiebreak] · PPL Playa del Carmen 2026 · PPL II women · Group Stage · 2026-09-25. Match record ↗
Lost with Jordana Lujan: 3–6, 5–7 · PPL Playa del Carmen 2026 · PPL II women · Championship · 2026-09-27. Match record ↗
2026-10-08 · Official biography ↗
Jordana Lujan
- Country listed by league
- Argentina
- Playing side
- Both
- Match division
- Women
Player biography & documented appearances
Jordana Lujan is listed for Toronto Polar Bears in PPL II. PPL reports Argentina and a both playing side. The appearances below verify the actual pair and score; the full individual profile adds federation career evidence.
Won with Carla Rodriguez Sanchez: 6–3, 6–4 · PPL New York 2026 · PPL II women · Group Stage · 2026-07-09. Match record ↗
Won with Carla Rodriguez Sanchez: 6–2, 6–1 · PPL New York 2026 · PPL II women · Group Stage · 2026-07-11. Match record ↗
Lost with Carla Rodriguez Sanchez: 5–7, 0–6 · PPL New York 2026 · PPL II women · Championship · Match date under review. Match record ↗
Won with Carla Rodriguez Sanchez: 6–3, 6–1 · PPL Los Angeles 2026 · PPL II women · Group Stage · 2026-08-13. Match record ↗
Won with Carla Rodriguez Sanchez: 6–3, 7–5 · PPL Los Angeles 2026 · PPL II women · Group Stage · 2026-08-14. Match record ↗
Lost with Carla Rodriguez Sanchez: 6–7, 2–6 · PPL Los Angeles 2026 · PPL II women · Championship · 2026-08-16. Match record ↗
Won with Carla Rodriguez Sanchez: 6–1, 6–0 · PPL Playa del Carmen 2026 · PPL II women · Group Stage · 2026-09-24. Match record ↗
Won with Carla Rodriguez Sanchez: 6–2, 4–6, [13–11 match tiebreak] · PPL Playa del Carmen 2026 · PPL II women · Group Stage · 2026-09-25. Match record ↗
Lost with Carla Rodriguez Sanchez: 3–6, 5–7 · PPL Playa del Carmen 2026 · PPL II women · Championship · 2026-09-27. Match record ↗
2026-10-08 · Official biography ↗
Explore the team in detail
1. Meet the players
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.
2. PPL II development squad and pathway
Carla Rodriguez Sanchez and Jordana Lujan comprise Toronto’s published PPL II roster. The league reports 20 women’s season points and a place in Miami’s preliminary round after four championship-match appearances. They will face a seventh- or eighth-ranked main franchise for a quarterfinal place; the precise opponent was not confirmed at this review. The main team’s standing and this development qualification remain separate. Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗
3. Ownership, executives and coaching
Sebastian Giovinco — Owner identified in historical league reporting
The league identified Giovinco as a Toronto Polar Bears owner in December 2023. That historical statement does not establish a complete current ownership list or an equity percentage. As of 2023-12-07. Source ↗
Edward Rogers — Minority investor reported by PPL
PPL’s March 13, 2026 investment report states that Rogers recently purchased a minority stake in Toronto. The source does not specify his stake percentage or establish an exhaustive ownership group. As of 2026-03-13. Source ↗
Current names and roles are not publicly announced in the linked team records.
4. Franchise history and timeline
Toronto appears in the league’s inaugural-era reporting, with Sebastian Giovinco named as an owner. March 2026 reporting adds Edward Rogers as a minority investor. Those dated milestones explain the franchise’s sports-business connections without implying that either announcement supplies a current coaching list or a complete ownership register. Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗
The 2026 sporting timeline includes New York main men’s silver, Los Angeles bronze and a separate PPL II women’s qualification for Miami. Its current directory retains the Toronto Polar Bears name and Canadian market. No additional championship year or permanent training facility has been supplied without a dated official source. Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗ Source 3 ↗
5. Championships and major match results
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.
2026-07-12 · PPL · Men
PPL New York 2026 — Runner-up
Mario Huete Hernandez / Alejandro "Alex" Ruiz lost to DC Matrix. Official scoreboard order DC Matrix / Toronto Polar Bears: 6–4, 4–6, [10–8 match tiebreak].
Match date under review · PPL · Women
PPL New York 2026 — Fourth place
Nuria Rodriguez / Marta Caparros Maldonado lost to Los Angeles Beat. Official scoreboard order Toronto Polar Bears / Los Angeles Beat: 3–6, 1–6.
Match date under review · PPL II · Women
PPL New York 2026 — Runner-up
Carla Rodriguez Sanchez / Jordana Lujan lost to Miami Padel Club. Official scoreboard order Miami Padel Club / Toronto Polar Bears: 7–5, 6–0.
2026-08-16 · PPL · Men
PPL Los Angeles 2026 — Third place
Mario Huete Hernandez / Alejandro "Alex" Ruiz defeated DC Matrix. Official scoreboard order DC Matrix / Toronto Polar Bears: 6–3, 3–6, [5–10 match tiebreak].
2026-08-16 · PPL II · Women
PPL Los Angeles 2026 — Runner-up
Jordana Lujan / Carla Rodriguez Sanchez lost to Las Vegas Smash. Official scoreboard order Toronto Polar Bears / Las Vegas Smash: 6–7, 2–6.
2026-09-27 · PPL II · Women
PPL Playa del Carmen 2026 — Runner-up
Jordana Lujan / Carla Rodriguez Sanchez lost to Miami Padel Club. Official scoreboard order Miami Padel Club / Toronto Polar Bears: 6–3, 7–5.
6. The 2026 tournament schedule
The PPL tours across franchise markets. Event venues below are distinct from team training locations.
| Date | Location / venue | Status at review |
|---|---|---|
| July 9–12, 2026 | New York Hammerstein Ballroom | Completed |
| August 13–16, 2026 | Los Angeles Barker Hangar | Completed |
| September 24–27, 2026 | Playa del Carmen Poliforum Playa del Carmen | Completed |
| November 19–22, 2026 | Guadalajara To be announced | Upcoming at review |
| December 3–6, 2026 | Miami — The Finals James L. Knight Center | Upcoming at review |
7. Partnerships and what to watch on court
Ruiz and Huete account for the reviewed early men’s podiums, while Gil and Lijo appear together in Playa del Carmen. Toronto’s women’s roster also contains multiple documented pairings. The PPL II partnership of Rodriguez Sanchez and Lujan has its own nine-match reviewed sample and qualification source. Keeping those combinations distinct makes changes across weekends intelligible without inventing selection decisions. Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗ Source 3 ↗
8. Sponsors, partners and the franchise business
Edward Rogers’ minority investment is a sourced March 2026 business milestone. It does not prove that every company associated with an investor sponsors the Polar Bears. The complete current franchise sponsor list and investment percentages remain unconfirmed. League-level partners are not relabelled as Toronto franchise partners. Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗
9. Home city, facilities and local padel
Toronto is the Canadian franchise in the current ten-team league directory. Its players compete on a touring schedule that visits New York, Los Angeles and Mexico before The Finals in Miami. A Toronto brand therefore does not mean every league match is held in Toronto, nor does the published schedule identify a permanent public home court. Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗
The reviewed official material does not establish a Polar Bears-operated training facility, public booking hours or a current junior program. Confirm access and location directly with any local club. A directory listing does not establish a team partnership. Source ↗
Supporters can use the official league team page and its linked Instagram account for current franchise announcements. Player profiles help connect the Canadian team brand to its international athletes without assigning them a private Canadian residence. Team market, sporting country, birthplace and training location are recorded as separate facts. Source ↗
10. Official channels, merchandise, tickets and contact
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 ↗
11. Frequently asked questions
How many players are on the published Toronto Polar Bears roster?
10 at the 8 October 2026 review: eight main PPL players and 2 PPL II players. Each is included above and linked to an individual Major League Padel profile.
Where does Toronto Polar Bears stand in the 2026 league table?
Fourth with 69 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?
Toronto’s main men finished second in New York and third in Los Angeles; its PPL II women qualified for Miami’s preliminary round.
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 Toronto Polar Bears?
Historical league reporting named Sebastian Giovinco as an owner; March 2026 reporting identifies Edward Rogers as a minority investor. The complete current group and stake percentages 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.
12. Sources & corrections
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 · Canada
- Published roster
- 10 players: 8 main PPL and 2 PPL II
- Season standing at review
- No. 4 · 69 points after Playa del Carmen
- Group-stage men / women
- 4-2 / 3-3; standings points also include Podium Day
- Permanent home or training venue
- Not publicly confirmed in the reviewed sources
Sources
- Toronto Polar Bears — official roster and channels ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
- 2026 full ten-team standings ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
- Official league calendar ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
- Alejandro "Alex" Ruiz — league profile ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
- Francisco "Xisco" Manuel Gil — league profile ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
- Jana Montes Cabruja — league profile ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
- Mario Huete Hernandez — league profile ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
- Marta Caparros Maldonado — league profile ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
- Noemi Aguilar — league profile ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
- Nuria Rodriguez — league profile ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
- Pablo Lijo — league profile ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
- Carla Rodriguez Sanchez — league profile ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
- Jordana Lujan — 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 II qualification report ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
- March 2026 investment report including Toronto minority stake ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
- PPL New York 2026 PPL Men Runner-up ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
- PPL New York 2026 PPL Women Fourth place ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
- PPL New York 2026 PPL II Women Runner-up ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
- PPL Los Angeles 2026 PPL Men Third place ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
- PPL Los Angeles 2026 PPL II Women Runner-up ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
- PPL Playa del Carmen 2026 PPL II Women Runner-up ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
- Team season story — official source ↗ Checked 2026-10-08
