This is more than just a contest. It’s your chance to win the CUPRA Scholarship and lead the next generation of padel talents.
Training, wild cards, and scholarship use will be adapted to each winner. All related expenses are covered by CUPRA. The €10,000 will be dedicated to the player’s development, with the investment agreed together with CUPRA and Manu Martín Academy.
In partnership with The Padel Tribe and the International Padel Federation, CUPRA presents GAMECHANGERS, a global padel competition built for those ready to step up. Players will compete through 8 qualifying events to reach the ultimate stage: the Grand Final in Barcelona. Two women and two men will earn a CUPRA scholarship to take their skills to the next level. Are you ready for the challenge?
Earn your spot on the biggest stage. Be one of the 32 top players (aged 15 to 24) chosen from 8 qualifying events at selected Premier Padel tournaments, and secure your place at the Grand Final in Barcelona. You'll earn an all-expenses-paid trip for yourself and a guest, and the chance to be one of 4 global winners who will be awarded the 2026 CUPRA Scholarship.
To apply, participants must complete the form and upload a short video on the official GAMECHANGERS landing page.
If the participant is under 18, parental consent will be required.
Participation is strictly individual — each player must register and apply on their own. If you're selected, you'll be able to bring a plus one to the in-person trial or to the final experience in Barcelona.
Please note: If you're under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent to participate, and your accompanying guest must be your legal guardian.
Yes, you can participate even if you’re from another country or live abroad. You may also apply to participate in any event, regardless of your country of origin or residence.
Please note that travel and accommodation expenses are the responsibility of the participant. Additionally, participants must be available to stay for the required days if selected and advance to the next round.
Yes, you can participate in as many GAMECHANGERS tournaments as you wish, provided you meet the age and application criteria — and organise and cover your own travel and accommodation costs.
CUPRA will contact each player individually if they move on to the next round, providing all necessary information and instructions to attend in person. While transportation logistics are not covered by CUPRA, all other expenses will be taken care of. During the in-person phase, players will be informed on-site about who advances to the next round, with hotel accommodation offered to those who qualify.
The winners of each tournament who will travel to Barcelona will be announced live on the Premier Padel center court, just before the women’s final.
No. Participation in GAMECHANGERS is completely free.
If a selected player is unable to attend, their spot will be offered to the next person on the waiting list.
To apply, simply complete the registration form and upload a short video on the official GAMECHANGERS page. If you are under 18, you'll need to provide parental consent to enter the tournament.
Participation is strictly individual — each player must register and apply on their own. If you're selected, you'll be able to bring a plus one to the in-person trial or to the final experience in Barcelona.
Please note: If you're under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent to participate, and your accompanying guest must be your legal guardian.
Yes, you can participate even if you are from another country or currently living abroad. You may apply to take part in the event held in the country or city where you reside. However, you may not register for a GAMECHANGERS event in another city or country if there is already a GAMECHANGERS qualifying event taking place in the city where you live.
Please note that you would need to cover all the travel expenses for yourself and your companion.
Yes, you can participate in as many GAMECHANGERS tournaments as you wish, as long as you meet the entry criteria and organise and cover your own travel.
Please note that participation is limited to one tournament only.
After the video selection phase, CUPRA will contact each player individually via email or text message to confirm whether they advance to the next round, providing all necessary information and instructions for the in-person selection process.
During the in-person phase, we will announce the four players who have secured an all-expenses-paid spot in Barcelona. These winners will join the selected players from other countries to compete in the Global GAMECHANGERS Finals.
No. Participation in GAMECHANGERS is completely free.
If a selected player is unable to attend, their spot will be offered to the next person on the waiting list.
