La  Hexagon Cup 2026  is already shaping up to be one of the major events of the season. From January 28th to February 1st, the  Magic Box of Madrid  will be the setting for a unique event, with an exceptional lineup and an original game format.

A huge cast in the heart of Madrid

For this third edition, the  Hexagon Cup  hit hard:  18 of the world's top 20 players  have confirmed their attendance, including eight members of the male top 10 and all of the female top 10. Among the expected headliners:  Agustín Tapia ,  Arturo Coello ,  Federico Chingotto ,  Gemma Triay ,  Delfi Brea  or,  Ari Sánchez .

A unique format that blends generations and styles

La  Hexagon Cup  based on a unique concept: eight teams, each composed of a male pair, a female pair, and a pair  Next Gen , dedicated to young talents under 23 years old (male category only in 2026).

Each victory earns points for the team:

  • 2 points for men's and women's matches
  • 1 point for the Next Gen category

Franchises backed by international personalities

For the 2026 edition, each team is directly associated with one or more  public figures , true figureheads of their sporting project:

 KRU Padel Team  Kun Agüero & Gabriel Pérez (title holders)

 Rafa Nadal Academy Team  Maribel Nadal, on behalf of the Rafa Nadal Academy (runners-up 2024 and 2025)

 Eleven Eleven Team  Eva Longoria & Dani Homedes

 Team Bella  : Carlos López Lay & María Esteve

 RL9 Team  : Robert Lewandowski

 X Padel Team  Pierre Gasly & Loïc Féry

 ADvantage Team  : Andy Murray & Anthony Joshua

 Hexagon Team  : team managed with a unique feature, since sporting decisions and player selection are made directly by fans via social media.

This "show-business" dimension reinforces the unique identity of each franchise and fully contributes to the overall attractiveness of the  Hexagon Cup 2026 .

Another striking feature: the teams are led by figures from the worlds of sports and entertainment. These include, in particular...  Kun Aguero ,  Robert Lewandowski ,  Eva Longoria ,  Pierre Gasly , but also the  Rafael Nadal Academy  represented by Maribel Nadal.

This dimension reinforces the premium and media image of the competition, while opening up padel to a wider audience.

Teams confirmed for the 2026 Hexagon Cup

 KRU Padel Team  (defending champion)
Men:  Chingotto / Momo González 
Women:  Sofia Araújo / Claudia Jensen 
Next Gen:  Fernández Lancha / Jérez Carnero 

 Rafa Nadal Academy Team 
Men:  Stupaczuk / Cardona 
Women:  Triay / Ortega 
Next Gen:  Jensen / Valenzuela 

 Eleven Eleven Team 
Men:  Garrido / Libaak 
Women:  Josemaría / Alonso 
Next Gen:  Cabezas / Collado 

 Team Bella 
Men:  Coello / Nieto 
Women:  Bea González / Caldera 
Next Gen:  Goñi / Rubini 

 RL9 Team 
Men:  Tapia / Jon Sanz 
Women:  Ariana Sánchez / Ustero 
Next Gen:  García / Santigosa 

 X Padel Team 
Men:  Yanguas / Leal 
Women:  Claudia Fernández / Icardo 
Next Gen:  Gala / Abbate 

 ADvantage Team  (2024 champion)
Men:  Di Nenno / Juan Tello 
Women:  Delfi Brea / Martina Calvo 
Next Gen:  Castaño / Jiménez Cabezas 

 Hexagon Team 
Men:  Paquito Navarro / Fran Guerrero 
Women:  Salazar / Goenaga 
Next Gen:  Pol Hernández / Mariano González 

A competition that changes the rules of padel

With its franchise-based model, the  Hexagon Cup  It brings a different dimension to the traditional circuit. Here, the concept of teamwork takes precedence over simple individual performance. Coaching, collective strategy, and the identity of each franchise become central elements of the spectacle.

Sporting director Sergio Lewin makes it clear: "The level is incredible and each team is refining its strategy. This mix of generations will make every match unpredictable."

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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