Garden Route Padel opens 2026: Local players called to represent their town

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BUSINESS NEWS - Padel players across the Garden Route are invited to step onto the court and represent their town in the Garden Route Padel Opens 2026 (GRPO) — a regional competition designed to showcase local talent and crown one ultimate champion.

With qualifiers hosted at padel clubs throughout the region, players will compete for a coveted place in the GRPO Finals, taking place on 14 March at Virgin Active Padel Club in George.

From Knysna to Mossel Bay, each town brings its own energy, rivalry and pride to the court.

Qualifier rounds kick off in early February, with events scheduled at:

• 7 February – Liv Padel Knysna supported by Deep Heat
• 8 February – Africa Padel Plettenberg Bay supported by Seeff
• 21 February – Oudtshoorn Padel Supported by Henque Waste
• 28 February – Garden Route Padel George supported by Regus George
• 7 March – Mossel Bay Padel supported by Rauch Gertenbach

Categories are

• Mens Advance Double Division /R600
• Mix Beginners Americano
• Mix Intermediate /R250 Americano /R250

Whether you’re playing for pride, competition, or bragging rights, the Garden Route Padel Opens offers players the chance to compete locally — with a clear path to the finals.

Spots are limited and expected to fill quickly. Players are encouraged to enter early to secure their place on the draw.

Click on this link to enter now.

Your town. Your team. Your shot at the final.

Players are encouraged to enter early to secure their place on the draw.

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