Complete guide to the 2026 Hexagon Cup: what it is, format, teams, and broadcast

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The action has begun! The season is about to begin, and as a special treat, we have the third edition of the Hexagon Cup. A competition that, edition after edition, raises the bar in terms of ambition, impact, and narrative. This time, it will be held from January 28 to February 1 at the Caja Mágica, now a regular venue for major padel events.

It comes with important new features and an increasingly powerful mix of sport, business, and entertainment, bringing together illustrious figures on and off the court. Here’s everything you need to know so you don’t miss a thing.

 

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All the information you need to follow the Hexagon Cup

What is the Hexagon Cup and what does it consist of?

The big news compared to previous editions is the arrival of the International Padel Federation. Until now, the Hexagon Cup was more of an exhibition competition than an official one, but this edition will be regulated by the FIP. It will not award points for the ranking, but it will be under the same governance as Premier Padel, which is key to unifying sporting and organizational criteria within professional padel.

The format is simple and very attractive for spectators. First, a round robin will be played between all the teams to establish the overall ranking. Victories in the men’s and women’s categories will earn two points, while Next Gen matches will earn one point. On Sunday, the decisive moment will arrive, with the grand final between the two teams that have accumulated the most points.

Matches will be played as best of two sets and, in the event of a tie, will be decided by a tiebreak to ten points in the third set. It is a short, dynamic format designed to maintain intensity during five days of non-stop padel.

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The teams

This is undoubtedly the great differentiating factor of the Hexagon Cup. It was the competition that opened the door to the team format in professional padel and the one that has best exploited it. The 20×10 format is combined here with stars from the worlds of sport, business, and entertainment, achieving visibility that goes far beyond the usual audience.

 

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There are eight teams, each made up of six players: a male couple, a female couple, and a Next Gen couple, designed to give prominence to the future stars of the circuit. Each team also has a high-profile owner, including names such as Sergio Agüero, Robert Lewandowski, Eva Longoria, and Andy Murray, among others.

Match schedule

From Wednesday to Saturday, eight matches will be played per day, starting at 11:00 a.m. and ending at approximately 11:00 p.m. On Sunday, the day of the finals, the action will start at 10:00 a.m. The complete and more detailed order of play will be available on the tournament’s official channels.

Where to watch the 2026 Hexagon Cup

The competition will be held from January 28 to February 1 and will be covered globally.

In Spain

In Spain, there will be several options for following the competition, with the official Hexagon Cup YouTube channel being the most accessible alternative. These are all the channels or platforms through which the competition can be followed in our country:

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