Abu Dhabi will host the Hexagon World Series padel tournament in October 2027, bringing the professional team-based competition to the emirate for the first time.

Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) in partnership with the International Padel Federation (FIP), the event will feature some of the world’s leading padel players.

The tournament will serve as the season finale of the inaugural international Hexagon World Series, which will feature four events across three continents.

The 2027 calendar will begin in Madrid, Spain, from January 21 to 24, followed by events in North America in March and Scandinavia in June, before concluding in Abu Dhabi in October.

Evolving from the Hexagon Cup, which has held three editions in Madrid since 2024, the series introduces an international team-based format featuring eight mixed-gender teams.

The teams bring together leading male and female players and are backed by prominent figures from sport and entertainment. The 2026 Hexagon Cup attracted more than 37,000 spectators in Madrid, highlighting the growing appeal of the format.

Mohamed Al Mubarak, Chairman of DCT Abu Dhabi, said: “Hosting the Hexagon World Series in Abu Dhabi in 2027 reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional world-class sporting experiences to the emirate while encouraging participation across our communities. As one of the world’s fastest-growing sports, padel continues to bring people together across generations and backgrounds, and we are pleased to welcome some of the sport’s leading athletes to the emirate. Through events of this calibre, we create opportunities for residents and visitors alike to engage with sport, pursue active lifestyles and connect with the global sporting community. The tournament further strengthens Abu Dhabi's position as a leading destination for major international sporting events while supporting the continued growth of sport and wellbeing across the emirate.”

Enrique Buenaventura, founder of Hexagon Cup and co-founder of Hexagon World Series, said: “Abu Dhabi represents an important addition to the Hexagon World Series and a key destination in our first international season. The emirate has strong sporting infrastructure and a track record in creating experiences that connect people through sport. We are delighted to bring the series to Abu Dhabi and to work with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi to help showcase padel to new audiences while creating an exceptional experience for existing players and fans.”

The event will build on Abu Dhabi’s existing padel infrastructure, which includes indoor and outdoor facilities, coaching programmes and competitions for players of different ages and abilities. These initiatives support talent development, community participation and active lifestyles.

Hosting the tournament is expected to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s profile as an international sporting destination, expand its sports tourism offering and connect local players with the global padel community. The event will also provide residents, visitors and fans with access to elite competition while supporting the emirate’s wider sports and wellbeing ambitions. -TradeArabia News Service