Du 27 June at 5 July 2026Bordeaux will host the third edition of the Betclic Bordeaux Premier Padel, an event that has now become an essential part of the French sporting calendar.
La Mériadeck ice rink, entirely transformed into a padel arena, will vibrate to the rhythm of the world's best players.
With attendance steadily increasing since its inception, the tournament is establishing itself as the biggest sporting event of the summer in Bordeaux.

Padel: a rapidly growing sport

Padel, a discipline experiencing very strong growth, is enjoying unprecedented popularity in France and Europe.
The number of licensed players is increasing by nearly 30% each yeardriven by engaged communities and a young, active and connected audience.

Spectacular, accessible and unifying, padel appeals to both enthusiasts and novices alike.
Its dynamic pace and friendly atmosphere make it a sport perfectly suited to a large-scale public event.

With Betclic Bordeaux Premier Padel, the city strengthens its position on the map of major padel destinations worldwide and confirms its role in the development of this booming discipline.

A tournament that is gaining momentum

The 2026 edition marks a new stage in the development of the tournament.
The Mériadeck Ice Rink will be completely renovated to offer an arena dedicated to padel, with enhanced accommodation capacity and infrastructure.

The program will highlight key moments of the circuit:

  • Quarter-Final Night Session
  • Semifinals
  • finals

These highlights are expected to attract a large crowd.

The organization relies on an expanded technical team and a public reception system designed to meet international standards.

Professionalization, partnerships and territorial impact

The development of the event is accompanied by increased professional structuring, with a clear ambition: to make Betclic Bordeaux Premier Padel a flagship event with regional, national and international reach.

Partnership arrangements tailored to businesses enable:

• Regional, national or international visibility depending on the objectives
• Showcasing brands at the heart of a premium event
• innovative activations in direct contact with the public
• a strong association with an expanding discipline

The tournament's impact extends beyond the sporting arena: economic appeal, media coverage, mobilization of the padel community…
Betclic Bordeaux Premier Padel has become a real a vector of resonance for the Bordeaux metropolitan area.

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