Event information
The Sunbet Padel Invitational gives everyday padel enthusiasts and teams the opportunity to compete alongside South African sports icons and celebrities in a spirited intermediate and advanced showdown over two days.
A first of its kind in South Africa, the event offers an exciting blend of sport, celebrity interaction, and corporate engagement. Celebrities that have confirmed their participation include former Springbok players Morne Steyn, Juandré Kruger and Wynand Olivier, former Bafana Bafana stars Mark Fish, Stanton Fredericks, Shaun Bartlett, Andre Arendse, Bongani Khumalo and Gavin Lane, former Proteas cricketer Paul Adams, professional footballer Tristan Moses, and Springbok Women scrumhalf Rumandi Potgieter.
The line-up also features a strong contingent of media personalities and creators, including Stacey Holland, Jonathan Boynton-Lee, Roxy Burger, Sasha Martinengo, Worship Freemantle, Nolo Pongolo, Claudia Henkel, Tansey Coetzee, Layla Arrison, Arno Jordaan, Chad Jones, Chadwell Goodgall, Dimitri Leontakianakis, Phila Sixaba and Michael Morton.
There are various packages available for those wishing to participate. The Gold Package for a team includes two days of play, kits, high tea during times of the tournament, a beer and ciders bar, and players lounge access. The Platinum Package includes all the same perks as well as a padel racquet and padel shoes.
Sunbet Padel Invitational is going bigger and better in Sun City, with an impressive line-up of familiar faces from the worlds of sport and entertainment set to take to the court, supported by Heineken® 0.0 as the event’s official beer partner. The event promises an unforgettable experience for padel enthusiasts and those new to the sport.