The padel season will begin with a new location and a roster of top players when the Hexagon Cup returns from January 28 to February 1, 2026. This year, the competition will take place at Madrid’s famous Caja Magica, which promises an exciting atmosphere and intense competition. Now that all eight organizations have completed their player drafts, an exciting edition is in the works.
Three pairings make up each team: a NextGen tandem, a male, and a female. The format offers fans a dynamic presentation of padel’s present and future by continuing to combine expertise with up-and-coming talent.
Franchise owners add a touch of the world.
In addition to its competitive structure, the Hexagon Cup is well-known for its franchises supported by celebrities. Leo Messi, Andy Murray, Sergio Agüero, Eva Longoria, and Robert Lewandowski are among the owners; each has a unique perspective and impact on the game.
Among the teams that have been confirmed:
- Team AD/Vantage (Andy Murray)
- Team Eleven Eleven (Eva Longoria)
- Team Bella Puerto Rico (Maria Esteve and Carlos Lopez-Lay)
- Krü Padel by Taktika (Leo Messi and Sergio Agüero)
- Rafa Nadal Academy powered by Richard Mille
- Hexagon Team
- Team Infinity
- Team PadelX
There will be 18 of the top 20 padel athletes in the globe because each franchise has chosen elite players like Agustin Tapia, Arturo Coello, Gemma Triay, and Delfina Brea.
Structure and expectations
With mixed-gender and generational matches in every stage, the Hexagon Cup’s format promotes strategic depth. Group stages are followed by knockout rounds, and the final is scheduled for February 1.
The significance of diversity and innovation has been underscored by the organizers. “We want to highlight padel’s global appeal and its upcoming stars,” a Hexagon Cup management representative stated.
The 2026 Hexagon Cup is expected to be one of the most thrilling competitions on the padel calendar because the Caja Magica offers a top-notch venue and the player field is more competitive than ever.
Team AD/Vantage – Andy Murray
| Players | Category |
| Martin Di Nenno and Juan Tello | Male |
| Delfina Brea and Martina Calvo | Female |
| Manuel Castaño and Jose Jimenez Cabezas | Next Gen |
Hexagon Team
| Players | Category |
| Paquito Navarro and Fran Guerrero (signing) | Male |
| Alejandra Salazar and Carmen Goenaga (signing) | Female |
| Pol Hernandez and Mariano Gonzalez | Next Gen |
Team Eleven Eleven – Eva Longoria
| Players | Category |
| Javi Garrido (signing) and Tino Libaak | Male |
| Paula Josemaria and Alejandra Alonso | Female |
| Francisco Cabezas and Guillermo Collado | Next Gen |
Team Bella Puerto Rico – Maria Esteve and Carlos Lopez-Lay
| Players | Category |
| Arturo Coello and Coki Nieto | Male |
| Bea Gonzalez and Bea Caldera (signing) | Female |
| Aimar Goñi and Juan Ignacio Rubini | Next Gen |
Krü Padel by Taktika – Leo Messi and Kun Agüero
| Players | Category |
| Fede Chingotto and Momo Gonzalez | Male |
| Claudia Jensen and Sofia Araujo (signing) | Female |
| Andres Fernandez Lancha and Alejandro Jerez Carnero | Next Gen |
Rafa Nadal Academy powered by Richard Mille
| Players | Category |
| Pablo Cardona (signing) and Franco Stupaczuk | Male |
| Martita Ortega and Gemma Triay | Female |
| Enzo Jensen and Rama Valenzuela | Next Gen |
RL9 Team – Robert Lewandowski
| Players | Category |
| Agustin Tapia and Jon Sanz | Male |
| Ari Sanchez and Andrea Ustero (signing) | Female |
| Diego Garcia and Dani Santigosa | Next Gen |
10 Padel – Pierre Gasly
| Players | Category |
| Mike Yanguas and Javi Leal (signing) | Male |
| Claudia Fernandez and Tamara Icardo | Female |
| David Gala and Flavio Abbate | Next Gen |