Marrakech is set to host a unique sporting and cultural event. From June 4 to 7, 2026, the ochre city will host the first edition of the MBD Padel Cup Festival, an international padel festival combining high-level competition, exclusive shows, and cultural celebration. A unique event before the next stages in Barcelona and Dubai.An unprecedented event in the world of padelThe MBD Padel Cup Festival is more than just a tournament. It’s a total experience, designed to bring together the best amateur players, international sports and entertainment celebrities, and a passionate audience, in the exceptional setting of Marrakech. 160 players (128 men and 32 women), divided into 64 men’s teams and 16 women’s teams, will compete on the 7 courts of Urban Padel Marrakech. Three official titles will be awarded at the end of the festival: MBD Champions League 2026, MBD Europa Champion 2026, and MBD Padel Cup Festival 2026 Champions.Four days of competition, party, and sharingThursday, June 4 — Official launch
The event kicks off with an official press conference at 4:00 PM, followed by pool stage matches starting at 6:00 PM at Urban Padel Marrakech, with lively entertainment throughout the festival.Friday, June 5 — Competition and networking day
Pool stages conclude, and brackets are set: the top 16 teams advance to the MBD Champions League, while the other 48 continue in the MBD Europa.Saturday, June 6 — Big match day
Women’s and men’s semi-finals in the morning, women’s final at 5:00 PM, and MBD Champions League Final at 6:00 PM — an intense day culminating in the Festival Gala and trophy ceremony.Sunday, June 7 — Solidarity brunch and social engagement
The festival concludes on a humanitarian note at SOS Village Marrakech, with a solidarity brunch, activities, and a friendly football match between players and village children.International stars on showThe MBD Padel Cup Festival brings together stars from football, sports, and entertainment. Confirmed celebrity teams include Christian Karembeu, Mustapha Hadji, Javier Pastore, Ludovic Giuly, Redouane Bougheraba, Sébastien Squillaci, Javier Saviola, Robert Pirès, Jérémy Ménez, Samir Nasri, Grégory Sertic, Clément Grenier, and Clément Chantôme — alongside personalities from the world of entertainment and media.Sport & solidarity commitmentOfficial partner of SOS Villages d’Enfants Maroc, recognized as a public utility, the MBD Padel Cup Festival organizes padel workshops on June 7 to promote sport as a vector of social integration.Marrakech, new capital of Mediterranean padelThis first Marrakeche edition is the starting point of an ambitious international circuit. After Marrakech, the MBD Padel Cup Festival will head to Barcelona, then Dubai, affirming the project’s global reach and Morocco’s sporting influence on the international scene.
Marrakech Hosts the First Grand International Padel Festival
