The Hexagon World Series (HWS) has officially announced that the GENERALI Hexagon Cup Madrid will serve as the inaugural event and season opener for its 2027 professional team padel circuit. This landmark tournament, sanctioned by the International Padel Federation (FIP), is scheduled to take place from January 21–24, 2027, at the iconic Caja Mágica in Madrid.
Key Details of the 2027 Hexagon World Series Launch
The transition from the standalone Hexagon Cup to the global Hexagon World Series represents a significant evolution for the sport. To ensure a successful launch, organizers have reshaped their original 2026 plans to focus on building a sustainable, robust foundation for the 2027 season. Here are the essential takeaways regarding the upcoming series:
- Official Season Opener: The GENERALI Hexagon Cup Madrid will officially kick off the 2027 international padel season, returning to the Caja Mágica for the second consecutive year.
- Strategic Scheduling: The launch has been moved to January 2027 to allow for additional preparation, ensuring the sporting, operational, and commercial foundations of the new global circuit are fully solidified.
- Updated Event Format: The Madrid event will feature a condensed schedule, moving from five days of competition to four. Full details regarding the new sporting structure will be released in the coming weeks.
- Global Expansion: While Madrid remains the starting point, the organization is currently finalizing additional international destinations. These locations will be announced in the coming months to complete the full 2027 calendar.
- Title Sponsorship: GENERALI has been confirmed as the title sponsor for the Madrid event for the second year in a row, continuing their support of the tournament's mission: “For the Fans. For the Players. For the Game.”
- Governance and Structure: The Hexagon World Series is the first official professional team padel circuit governed by the FIP. It joins the federation's existing global structure, which includes Premier Padel and the Cupra FIP Tour, aimed at driving the worldwide professionalization of the sport.
- Commitment to Equality: In line with the values established during the Hexagon Cup’s three previous editions in Madrid, the new series will continue to offer equal prize money for both male and female professional players.
As the series prepares for its first full season, stakeholders—including 54, FIP, and Premier Padel—are working to finalize the roster of teams and players. This initiative marks a major milestone in the sport's growth, as the Hexagon World Series looks to expand the team-based format that has seen past success from teams like the Andy Murray-backed AD/vantage Padel Team and Sergio “Kun” Agüero’s KRÜ Padel by Taktika.
