The Generali Hexagon Cup 2026 It has already started rolling. And he did it with a nod to football and competitive nostalgia: a legends derby among former players of the Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid which served as the opening ceremony … of the competition and left the first symbolic winner of the tournament, the red and white team.
The meeting, held in a relaxed and festive atmosphere, brought together big names in Spanish football who became protagonists on the paddle tennis court for one day. The team led by Mista and Quini They beat the Madrid team after a duel that was as competitive as it was fun, held on the center court Manolo Santana.
Among the participants, figures such as Iker Casillas, Luis Milla, Ezequiel Garay, Jordi Codina, Rubén de la Red, Mista, Javi Guerrero and Juan José de los Ríos, who once again demonstrated talent, competitiveness and good handling of the racket, awakening applause from the audience present.
Iker Casillas, backhanding the ball
Beyond the result, the derby served to warm up the engines for an edition that appears to be especially ambitious. The players agreed in underlining the attractiveness of being able to enjoy Madrid of the third edition of the Hexagon Cupnow moved to the Magic Boxwhere the tournament will officially start this Wednesday, January 28.
With this first event, the Generali Hexagon Cup 2026 begins its journey with the aim of once again consolidating itself as one of the great events on the sports calendar, combining spectacle, innovation and an experience designed for both players and fans.
Bajo el lema «For the Fans. For the Players. For the Game», la Hexagon Cup It has become one of the most innovative events in world padel. After the success of its debut in 2024 and a second edition in 2025 that broke attendance records in the Madrid Arena, The tournament now faces its third edition, which will be held from January 28 to February 1, 2026.
The competition features a team format, with professional players distributed in men’s, women’s and Next Gen categories, and squads led by great sports and entertainment figures such as Sergio ‘Kun’ Agüero, Eva Longoria, Rafa Nadal Academy, Pierre Gasly, Andy Murray and Robert Lewandowski, among others.
With the Legends derby already played, the Hexagon Cup 2026 An edition that aims to exceed all expectations on and off the track officially begins.
