Feel the hum of Mumbai. Hear the pop of the ball on glass. World Padel League Season 3 brings six sharp franchises to Hall No. 5, NESCO Centre from August 12–16, 2025. If you miss a game on Zee Zest, Zee Café, or &Flix, catch the free highlights on ZEE5 12 hours later and relive each surge.
World Padel League teams owners: vision, money, and swagger
Each team carries a clear identity, shaped by its owner:
- Vedanta Leopards — backed by the Vedanta Group.
- Khan Tigers — owned by actor-producer Sohail Khan.
- Panorama Panthers — led by Panorama Productions.
- Game Changers Lions — helmed by Game Changers FZCO.
- SG Pipers Cheetahs — fronted by SG Sports & Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. (defending champs).
- Vernost Jaguars — owned by tech firm Vernost (inaugural champs).
Owners bring storylines, rivalries, and pride. You see it in the boxes. You feel it in the stands. And you watch it again—clean and quick—on ZEE5 highlights.
World Padel League teams roster: stars who light up Mumbai
Here are headline names and coaches you’ll see across five packed days:
Vedanta Leopards — Coach: Juan Meza. Players: Sanyo Gutiérrez, Jairo Bautista, Ignacio Piotto, Javi García, Marta Ortega, Tamara Icardo.
Khan Tigers — Coach: Cristian Gutiérrez. Players: Fran Guerrero, Javi Leal, Juan Belluati, Pablo Lijó, Alejandra Salazar, Verónica Virseda.
Panorama Panthers — Coach: Juani Mieres. Players: Enri Goenaga, Álex Arroyo, Daniel Santigosa, Juanlu Esbrí, Virgi Riera, Julieta Bidahorria.
Game Changers Lions — Coach: Javi Francisco. Players: Gonzalo Rubio, Jorge Nieto, Aris Patiniotis, David Gala, Marina Guinart, Carla Mesa.
SG Pipers Cheetahs — Coach: Martín D’Antonio. Players: Víctor Ruiz, Maxi Sánchez, Fede Mourino, Teo Zapata, Claudia Fernández, Sofía Araújo.
Vernost Jaguars — Coach: Héctor Enrique. Players: Miguel Deus, Nuno Deus, Pol Hernández, Rama Valenzuela, Lucía Martínez, Giorgia Marchetti.
These lineups blend touch, power, and grit. One minute you see a soft drop near the net. The next, a roof-raising smash that bends the glass with sound.
Format and ranking: why every point rips the table
Across 11 matches in five days, teams scrap for wins in men’s, women’s, and mixed ties. The table moves with each set. A single break can flip positions and set up the weekend fights. It keeps coaches honest, pairings fresh, and fans on edge.
Watch how the Cheetahs lean on structure in crunch time. See the Leopards press at the net and attack second balls. The Lions love momentum swings. The Panthers build points like chess. Tigers play with bite from first serve. Jaguars grind long rallies and make the court feel small.
Where to watch the story unfold (and rewatch it)
Live action plays out on Zee Zest, Zee Café, &Flix. Then the story lands on your phone. ZEE5 hosts free World Padel League highlights—match capsules, key moments, and short reels you can scan in minutes. Clip by clip, you track the table, the form, and the mood of the arena.
Open ZEE5 → TV Shows → Sports → World Padel League. Pick the episode (for example, “Vernost Jaguars vs Game Changers Lions,” or “Semi Final 2 — SG Pipers Cheetahs vs Hubtown Panorama Panthers”) and press play.
Key matchups: where styles crash and sparks fly
Leopards vs Cheetahs: touch and control against layered defense. Look for Sanyo’s feel and Ruiz’s counters.
Tigers vs Lions: raw pace meets pattern play. Salazar’s court sense can swing mixed ties.
Panthers vs Jaguars: patient build vs attrition. Long points, bold lobs, and late breaks.
These battles decide seedings and settle new grudges. Mumbai’s crowd rides every swing. You will hear the rise, the hush, the detonation after a winner.
World Padel League teams owners and the fan pulse
Ownership turns teams into tribes. Corporate muscle, film-world shine, tech ambition—each adds color and reach. Packed boxes, sponsor drums, and media glare create a stage the players feed on. That energy sticks to the highlights too; you see celebrations, bench reactions, and fist pumps in tight cuts on ZEE5.
What to watch for in the highlights
Turning points: a late break at 4-4, a scramble off the back wall, a reflex volley at the body.
Pairing switches: coaches shuffle partners to steal a tie.
Pressure serves: taped lines, dead-silent halls, then a roar.
Women’s anchors: Ortega, Salazar, Araújo—leaders who steady the day.
Each package shows why this league pops: short courts, fast rallies, and no time to blink.
Final rally: pick your colors, then hit play
This is the field: Vedanta Leopards, Khan Tigers, Panorama Panthers, Game Changers Lions, SG Pipers Cheetahs, Vernost Jaguars—real teams with bold owners, real stars, and real stakes. Mumbai stages it. ZEE5 keeps it alive for you with free highlights—same night or next morning. If you love the sport, or you’re new and curious, start with the World Padel League teams roster episodes, then chase the rivalries that hook you.
So choose your team. Feel the noise. And when the smash lands, replay it again on ZEE5.
