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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