The Sunbet Padel Invitational Serves Up Star Power as It Heads to Durban for the First Time This July

The highly-anticipated second edition of the Sunbet Padel Invitational is back this month, and for the very first time, it’s coming to Durban!

Set to take place on 10 and 11 July 2026 at Sun Padel Sibaya from 08:00 to 17:00, the event promises two days of thrilling padel action, celebrity glamour, and unforgettable fan experiences.

Celebrity Line-Up

This year’s celebrity line-up is one of the strongest yet, featuring a mix of South African sports legends, media personalities, and entertainers including Siv Ngesi, Jonathan Boynton-Lee, Shaun Bartlett, Ashwell Prince, Stefan Terblanche, Nono Pongolo, Rupert Kaminski, Darren Keet, Roxy Burger, Stanton Fredericks, Bongani Khumalo, Mark Fish, Claudia Henkel, Wynand Olivier, Arno Jordaan, Chad Jones, Tristan Moses, Tansey Coetzee and Sed Pillay.

Building on Last Year’s Success

Following the success of its inaugural edition last year, the Sunbet Padel Invitational continues to showcase the meteoric rise of padel in South Africa, a sport that has quickly become one of the country's fastest-growing recreational and competitive activities.

"I am absolutely thrilled to bring this edition of the Sunbet Padel Invitational to Durban," says Kriya Gangiah, founder of the Sunbet Padel Invitational.

"Coming to the coast for the very first time is a massive milestone for us, and the energy we’re already seeing from the local community is incredible. To have such a legendary group of South African icons joining us on the court in such a beautiful setting is a dream come true for padel fans."

More Than a Sporting Event

More than just a sporting event, the Sunbet Padel Invitational combines competitive padel, celebrity interactions and corporate engagement into a unique experience that celebrates connection, wellness and South Africa's thriving padel community.

Best of all, tickets are completely free.

Fans and spectators can register online at https://www.padelinvitational.co.za to secure their place at one of South Africa's most exciting sporting and entertainment events.

Event Details

Dates: 10/11 July 2026

Time: 08:00 – 17:00 daily

Venue: Sun Padel Sibaya, Durban

Tickets: Free entry (registration required)

Register: https://www.padelinvitational.co.za

Additional Information

For seasoned padel players or those simply looking for a weekend of entertainment, the Sunbet Padel Invitational offers a unique opportunity to witness the sport alongside some of Mzansi’s hottest celebrities.

The Sunbet Padel Invitational is proudly supported by Sunbet, Heineken, East Coast Radio, LEPAS and Babylonstoren.

For more information, visit https://www.padelinvitational.co.za.