Friendly Padel Club is preparing to take a major step in the development of Caribbean padel with the organization of the very first  P1000 tournament  never organized in Saint-Martin.

Le  THAT'S SO JAVA P1000 TOURNAMENT , scheduled from  14 to 16 May 2026. , will bring together for three days several of the best ranked players in France, the best teams from the Caribbean as well as an expected large public in an atmosphere combining sport, celebration and lifestyle.

A historic event for padel in Saint-Martin

Following the success of the P500 organized last year, the Friendly Padel Club is stepping up its game with a tournament that is already shaping up to be one of the biggest sporting events of the year on the island.

Players from  Mainland France ,  Guadeloupe ,  Martinique  and several Caribbean territories will be making the trip to participate in this first historic edition.

With this P1000, Saint-Martin confirms its ambition to become a strong padel destination in the Caribbean, capable of attracting top-level players and major events.

Several top French players expected

The tournament will feature a particularly high-level field with the presence of several French players ranked among the best in the country:

  • Maxime Moreau, current  15th French player  and former French number 2
  • Pierre Perez Le Tiec,  16th French player  and former member of the national top 10
  • Morgan Mannarino,  22th French player 
  • Raphaël Rubio,  37th French player 
  • Baptiste Fabre,  58th French player 
  • Gauthier Boutel,  75th French player 

The best players from Saint-Martin and the Caribbean will also be present, promising an unprecedented level of play on the island.

PadelCaribbean party and atmosphere

Beyond the sporting aspect, the organizers want to make  THAT'S SO JAVA P1000  a truly immersive experience combining competition, music, conviviality and a festive atmosphere.

The tournament will officially begin with a  Opening Party  organized on  Tuesday 12 May  at Java from 17:30pm.

You’ll find here:

  • Official player presentation
  • live draw
  • sunset atmosphere in Grand Case
  • cocktails and live music with Scud

The highlight of the weekend will take place on Saturday May 16 with the grand finals followed by an exceptional closing party hosted by Feder.

The international artist will also participate in the tournament as a player before offering an exclusive DJ set during the final evening.

A live broadcast provided by Padel Mag

The event will also benefit from international visibility thanks to a live broadcast provided by Padel Mag, presented as the largest European media outlet specializing in padel.

Food, wellness and partners

Throughout the event, several food areas will be available to the public, including:

  • Lagagne Brasero
  • Cookie and Box
  • Yammy Food

A physiotherapy and wellness area will also be accessible throughout the tournament.

The Friendly Padel The club would also like to thank all of its partners:
Java, Totem Wines, Buzz, Michelob Ultra, HEAD, Air France, La Playa Hotel and Banana Location.

With this first edition of the P1000, padel reaches a new milestone in Saint-Martin, where the mix of high-level sport, celebration and Caribbean lifestyle could quickly become a true signature.

Final stages schedule (Saint-Martin time / French time)

The organizers of the THAT'S SO JAVA P1000 TOURNAMENT have unveiled the schedule for Saturday's matches, including local times in Saint-Martin and corresponding times in French metropolitan time:

  •  1st semi-final:  16:30 PM in Saint-Martin ( 22:30 in metropolitan France )
  •  2nd semi-final:  18:00 PM in Saint-Martin ( 00:00 in metropolitan France )
  •  Third-place match:  20:00 PM in Saint-Martin ( 02:00 in metropolitan France )
  •  Grand final:  21:00 PM in Saint-Martin ( 03:00 in metropolitan France )

A long evening of padel awaits enthusiasts on both sides of the Atlantic, with an atmosphere that promises to be particularly festive before the closing party hosted by Feder.

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