This gastronomic focus is a commitment to entertainment and a tribute to padel with a revolutionary format for a top-level experience.
Madrid, 25 January 2024 - Hexagon Cup, the new padel tournament with a mission to transform the 20 x 10 sport, chooses Bodega Bardos (D.O. Ribera del Duero) as the wine supplier for the tournament taking place from January 31 to February 4 at Madrid Arena. This sponsorship underscores the commitment to the spectators and followers of padel to provide a wide range of leisure options during the tournament days, blending sport with various spaces to make it an experience befitting the level pursued by Hexagon Cup.
Bodega Bardos, a project in Ribera del Duero by the company Vintae, will be present in the Hexagon Cup Fan Zone. In this new and exciting event that will bring together 36 of the planet's best padel players, there will be a top-level Fan Zone with live music and entertainers, exhibitions, padel experiences, and various top-tier gastronomic options.
"We aim to provide our audience with the highest quality in all aspects and all the facilities to enjoy the Hexagon Cup experience to the fullest. We are excited about our new supplier, as it forms a duo we love: quality gastronomy and professional padel," says Enrique Buenaventura, founder and member of the board of directors of Hexagon Cup.
"Bodega Bardos is delighted to toast with padel fans at a competition with such an innovative format as the Hexagon Cup. We are confident they will enjoy the sporting experience even more thanks to the gastronomy and unique wines offered by the Ribera del Duero region," explains Richi Arambarri, General Manager of the winery.
A Star-Studded Tournament to Elevate Padel to Another Level
Born under the motto "For the Fans. For the Players. For the Game", the Hexagon Cup is an innovative padel tournament where the world's best male, female, and Next Gen players compete together in teams for an impressive prize of one million euros, creating an exciting team competition and a unique experience for fans.
The teams include the Rafa Nadal Academy Team powered by Richard Mille, Robert Lewandowski's RL9 Team, Andy Murray's Ad/vantage Team, Eva Longoria's ElevenEleven Team USA, and Carlos López-Lay and María Esteve's Team Bella Puerto Rico.From the players' side, tournament fans will enjoy a constellation of stars including the world number one pair, Arturo Coello (Team Bella Puerto Rico) and Agustín Tapia (RL9 Team), who this time will face each other in opposing teams, as well as "The Super Kids" Stupaczuk (Rafa Nadal Academy, powered by Richard Mille) and Di Nenno (Team AD/vantage). In the women's draw, Paula Josemaría (ElevenEleven Team USA) and Ariana Sánchez (RL9 Team) will face off. Additionally, Paquito Navarro, Juan Martín Díaz, Alejandra Salazar, Delfina Brea, Bea González, and Luciano Capra, along with the most promising talents of the next generation, will be the main protagonists of the tournament.During the tournament itself, the six teams will be divided into two qualifying groups and compete in a series of exciting direct confrontations. Only the top two pairs from each group will advance to the final weekend phase, where the inaugural champion of the Hexagon Cup will be crowned, with a prize pool of 1 million euros at stake.
The first edition of the Hexagon Cup will take place at the historic Madrid Arena from January 31 to February 4. The event will include an attractive Fan Village with autograph signing sessions, player training areas, live concerts, entertainment, shops, exhibitions, food trucks, and high-quality gastronomic options. First-class VIP hospitality experiences will also be offered, all designed to provide sports and entertainment fans with a truly unforgettable experience.Tickets for this historic first edition of this star-studded event can be purchased from 20€ through its website www.hexagoncup.com.
About Hexagon Cup
Under the motto "For the Fans. For the Players. For the Game," this revolutionary competition is born with the ambition to offer a new and disruptive approach, as well as the firm purpose of transforming the sport of the racket. To this end, it has designed a completely novel format in which 6 teams, each composed of three pairs (a male pair, a female pair, and a pair formed by future stars) will compete for victory.The inaugural edition of the Hexagon Cup will take place at Madrid Arena from January 31 to February 4, 2023. For more information, follow @HexagonCup on Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.
About Vintae Revolutionary Wineries
Vintae was born in 1999 at the hands of José Miguel Arambarri, a Riojan entrepreneur passionate about the world of wine. His sons, Richi and José Miguel, soon joined him, turning the company into a young and dynamic wine company. Today, their exploratory spirit has led them to settle in different wine-growing areas of northern Spain, always betting on authentic projects closely connected to the land such as Hacienda López de Haro and Viñedos El Pacto in Rioja, Matsu in Toro, Bardos in Ribera del Duero, or Le Naturel in Navarra.