WHAT IS GAMECHANGERS?
GAMECHANGERS is a global talent search launched by CUPRA in collaboration with the Padel Tribe and the International Padel Federation, created with one bold purpose: to discover and propel the next generation of padel players.
This isn’t just a contest; it is a unique opportunity to win a CUPRA Scholarship and take your padel journey to the next level.
When:
The contest will span 8 international stops, held during Premier Padel tournaments in the following cities: Bordeaux, Málaga, Barcelona, Madrid, a city in Germany (TBC), Rotterdam, Milan, and Mexico, culminating in a grand final in Barcelona.
How it works
Each GAMECHANGERS stop will be held during the same week and at the same venue as in selected Premier Padel tournament. This gives young players a unique opportunity to compete in the heart of the action, on the Premier Padel activation and central court.
Here’s how the selection process works:
- 1st step: Apply Online
One month before each tournament, applications open on the official website. Participation is individual — to enter, each player must submit a short video and complete a brief questionnaire. This confirms their entry into the contest.
- 2nd phase: Activation Court – Premier Padel Tournament
From all first-round submissions, 56 players will be selected to take part in the in-person trial on the Activation Court during the Premier Padel tournament, 28 on Friday and 28 on Saturday.
Each participant may bring one guest and will receive a Welcome Pack and a ticket to enjoy the full day at Premier Padel.
On Friday, the 28 selected players will go through a series of on-court challenges, and 4 of them (2 girls and 2 boys) will be pre-selected. If they live more than 120 km away, these players will be provided with hotel accommodation to stay for Saturday.
On Saturday, the other 28 players will complete their trials. From this group and the 4 pre-selected players from Friday, 8 finalists will be chosen to advance to the final round.
- Final Stage – Central Court
The top 8 players from the Activation Court will step onto the iconic Central Court of Premier Padel, competing live in front of fans. Only 4 winners , 2 girls and 2 boys, will be chosen at each stop to advance to the BARCELONA FINALS.
The winners will be announced before the Premier Padel women's final and will receive their trophy in front of the Premier Padel crowd.
Barcelona Finals
All winners from each tournament, (32 in total) will be flown to Barcelona, all expenses paid, for an unforgettable experience during the Premier Padel Finals: top-tier training, elite competition, and the chance to win the ultimate reward, the CUPRA Scholarship.
All participants can bring one guest, with travel and accommodation covered for the entire week in Barcelona , including full access to enjoy the Premier Padel Finals live.
Here’s how the final selection works:
- Bootcamp – CUPRA Club
Over two days (Thursday and Friday of the Premier Padel Barcelona Finals), the 32 finalists will train and compete at a CUPRA partner club. From this stage, 16 players will be selected to advance to the next round.
- Activation Court – Semi-Final Round
The 16 players selected from the 2-day bootcamp will compete for a spot in the final on the Activation Court during Saturday at the Premier Padel Finals in Barcelona.
- GAMECHANGERS Final – Central Court
Only 4 (2 men and 2 women) will be selected and awarded the scholarship.
What’s included in the CUPRA scholarship?
The 4 final global winners (2 girls and 2 boys) will receive a full professional development package designed to launch their careers at the highest level.
- Two training sessions with CUPRA ambassadors (The location will be decided based on the winners’ place of residence and the availability of the players. All transport and logistics will be covered by CUPRA).
- Two wild cards for tournaments in the CUPRA FIP Tour (specific events and categories to be confirmed).
- Two one-week training stays at MM Academy (All expenses covered, including travel, accommodation, meals, and training).
- Monthly follow-up and development monitoring by MM Academy and CUPRA throughout the year.
- CUPRA car loan.
- A scholarship of up to €10,000 per player (To be jointly defined with CUPRA and MM Academy, covering areas such as training, travel, nutrition, logistics, or psychological support).
- Inclusion of the CUPRA logo on their official gear.