Hexagon World Series to sit alongside Premier Padel as new Professional Padel Circuit crystalises

Padel is entering a new era.

Hexagon Cup has announced a landmark alliance with global sports and entertainment agency 54 and the International Padel Federation (FIP) to launch the Hexagon World Series — the sport’s first fully FIP-governed international team circuit.

The new series represents a major evolution of the Hexagon Cup, expanding its groundbreaking mixed-gender team format into a global circuit featuring multiple events each year in iconic cities around the world, with equal prize money and full integration into the official FIP calendar.

A first for professional padel

The Hexagon World Series will become the official global team competition for padel, operating under FIP governance and sitting alongside the sport’s existing elite pathways, including the Cupra FIP Tour and Premier Padel.

This marks the first time a team-based professional circuit has been fully integrated into the federative padel pyramid, strengthening the sport’s structure from grassroots through to the professional game — and supporting padel’s long-term Olympic ambitions.

Together, Premier Padel and the Hexagon World Series will now form the top tier of the professional game:

• Premier Padel as the world’s leading tour for elite pairs

• Hexagon World Series as a pioneering global team competition

Both will operate under the unified governance of FIP, creating a more cohesive and sustainable professional calendar.

Building on a strategic partnership

The announcement builds on the strategic partnership revealed in February 2025 between Hexagon Cup, Premier Padel and FIP, under which Premier Padel is also a shareholder and key strategic partner in the new series.

As part of the agreement, 54 — the agency behind the creation of LIV Golf — will invest in and work alongside Hexagon Cup to scale the concept globally, helping to accelerate the professionalisation and commercial growth of the sport.

A global expansion with long-term vision

The Hexagon World Series will expand the original Hexagon Cup format into a multi-event circuit, unlocking new opportunities for players, fans, partners and host cities, while reinforcing the wider FIP ecosystem.

Full details on competition format, teams, host locations and the inaugural calendar will be revealed in 2026.

The partnership also marks the close of an international funding round for Hexagon Cup, backed by a diverse group of global investors including PadelPark India, Padel Hub (UK), Epic Padel (USA), Players Fund (UK) and LinkinFirm (Brazil), alongside strategic partners from Europe, the Americas and the Middle East. This multi-regional investment base underlines the project’s ambition to lead padel’s global expansion.

What the leaders say

Enrique Buenaventura, Founder of Hexagon Cup, described the announcement as a defining moment for the sport:

“This partnership marks a new chapter in the history of padel. Together with 54, FIP and the fantastic relationship we have with Premier Padel, we will build the first truly global team circuit. Our mission is to grow padel worldwide, unlock new commercial opportunities and contribute decisively to its Olympic journey.”

Luigi Carraro, President of FIP, highlighted the importance of a unified professional structure:

“The launch of the Hexagon World Series under the governance of FIP and within our official calendar further strengthens and stabilises the padel ecosystem. Alongside the Cupra FIP Tour and Premier Padel, it ensures the sport continues to grow with professionalism, global visibility and collaboration at every level.”

Gary Davidson, Group Chief Operating Officer at 54, added:

“Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. Creating the Hexagon World Series with Hexagon Cup and FIP is a natural step in building exciting, modern sporting properties that deliver the best experiences for athletes and fans, and strong performance for partners and investors.”