Hexagon World Series launched by LIV Golf creator 54 and FIP

Hexagon Cup, the team-based padel tournament established in 2024, has announced a strategic alliance with 54 – the sport and entertainment agency behind the creation of LIV Golf – and the International Padel Federation (FIP).

Under the agreement, 54 will invest and partner with Hexagon Cup to expand the tournament into a new global team circuit named the Hexagon World Series.

The new competition – launched at an event in London on 17 December – will become the first team padel series to be delivered under the governance of FIP, which said the move positions Hexagon World Series as the sport’s official global team circuit.

It will feature multiple events each year in different cities worldwide, with the new series designed to complement Premier Padel, FIP’s flagship professional tour for individual pairs.

“Together, Premier Padel and the Hexagon World Series will form the global professional circuit for elite players: one tour for the world’s top pairs, and one groundbreaking team-based competition, both under the governance of FIP,” padel’s global governing body said.

Details of the new competition format, teams, calendar of events and host cities will be announced in 2026.

54’s investment also marks the closing of an international financing round for Hexagon Cup, with additional fresh backing coming from PadelPark India, UK operator Padel Hub, and US-based operator Epic Padel, as well as investment funds and platforms including Players Fund (UK) and LinkinFirm (Brazil), alongside other strategic partners from Mexico, Spain, the US and the Middle East.

The launch of the Hexagon World Series follows the announcement in February 2025 of a strategic partnership between Hexagon Cup, Premier Padel and FIP, under which Premier Padel is also a shareholder and major strategic partner in the new series.

Enrique Buenaventura, founder of Hexagon Cup, commented: “This partnership marks a new chapter in the history of padel. Together with 54, FIP and the support of, and fantastic relationship with, Premier Padel, we will build the first truly global team circuit, expanding the vision of the Hexagon Cup and creating something never seen before in our sport.

“Our mission is to help grow padel worldwide, unlock new commercial opportunities, and contribute decisively to its Olympic journey.”

Luigi Carraro, president of FIP, said: “FIP’s mission is to develop and grow padel at every level of the pyramid – from grassroots and amateur participation to elite professional – all around the world.

“The launch of Hexagon World Series – under the umbrella and governance of FIP and as part of our official international calendar, already including the Cupra FIP Tour and Premier Padel – further enhances, consolidates and stabilises our ecosystem with the most prestigious competitions in the sport.

“Together, we will ensure padel continues to grow with the professionalism, global visibility and collaborative structure – working with all recognised stakeholders within padel and world sport – driving padel’s long-term success on an international scale.”

Gary Davidson, group chief operating officer at 54, added: “Padel is one of the fastest growing sports globally, and we see an incredible opportunity to help accelerate its professionalisation and global reach.

“Teaming up with Hexagon Cup and FIP to create the Hexagon World Series is a natural extension of our commitment to building the world’s most exciting sporting properties, moulded through modern commercial structures and integrated into the existing ecosystem to deliver the best experiences for athletes and fans, and the best performance for partners and investors.”

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