The Hexagon Cup will return from January 28 to February 1, 2026, launching the padel season with a fresh venue and a lineup of elite talent. This year, the tournament moves to the iconic Caja Mágica in Madrid, promising a high-energy atmosphere and fierce competition. All eight franchises have now finalized their player drafts, setting the stage for a thrilling edition.
Each team is composed of three pairs: one male, one female, and one NextGen duo. The format continues to blend experience with emerging talent, offering fans a dynamic showcase of padel’s present and future.
Franchise owners bring global flair
The Hexagon Cup is known not only for its competitive format but also for its celebrity-backed franchises. Owners include Eva Longoria, Sergio Agüero, Andy Murray, Robert Lewandowski, and Leo Messi, each bringing their own vision and influence to the sport.
Among the confirmed teams:
- Team AD/Vantage (Andy Murray)
- Team Eleven Eleven (Eva Longoria)
- Team Bella Puerto Rico (María Esteve and Carlos López-Lay)
- Krü Padel by Taktika (Leo Messi and Sergio Agüero)
- Rafa Nadal Academy powered by Richard Mille
- Hexagon Team
- Team Infinity
- Team PadelX
Each franchise has selected top-tier players, including Agustín Tapia, Arturo Coello, Gemma Triay, and Delfina Brea, ensuring that 18 of the world’s top 20 padel athletes will be present.
Format and expectations
The Hexagon Cup’s format encourages strategic depth, with mixed-gender and generational matchups across each round. Teams compete in group stages followed by knockout rounds, with the final held on February 1.
Organizers have emphasized the importance of diversity and innovation. “We want to showcase padel’s global reach and its next generation of stars,” said a spokesperson from Hexagon Cup management.
With the Caja Mágica providing a world-class setting and the player field stronger than ever, the 2026 Hexagon Cup is poised to be one of the most exciting events on the padel calendar.
Team AD/Vantage – Andy Murray
| Players | Category |
| Martín Di Nenno and Juan Tello | Male |
| Delfina Brea and Martina Calvo | Female |
| Manuel Castaño and José Jiménez Cabezas | Next Gen |
Hexagon Team
| Players | Category |
| Paquito Navarro and Fran Guerrero (signing) | Male |
| Alejandra Salazar and Carmen Goenaga (signing) | Female |
| Pol Hernández and Mariano González | Next Gen |
Team Eleven Eleven – Eva Longoria
| Players | Category |
| Javi Garrido (signing) and Tino Libaak | Male |
| Paula Josemaría and Alejandra Alonso | Female |
| Francisco Cabezas and Guillermo Collado | Next Gen |
Team Bella Puerto Rico – María Esteve and Carlos López-Lay
| Players | Category |
| Arturo Coello and Coki Nieto | Male |
| Bea González 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 González | Male |
| Claudia Jensen and Sofía Araújo (signing) | Female |
| Andrés Fernández Lancha and Alejandro Jérez 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 |
| Agustín Tapia and Jon Sanz | Male |
| Ari Sánchez and Andrea Ustero (signing) | Female |
| Diego García and Dani Santigosa | Next Gen |
10 Padel – Pierre Gasly
| Players | Category |
| Mike Yanguas and Javi Leal (signing) | Male |
| Claudia Fernández and Tamara Icardo | Female |
| David Gala and Flavio Abbate | Next Gen |
