PUBLISHED ON 13 FEB 2026
The Asia Pacific Padel Tour (APPT), Asia’s padel circuit, has partnered with Hong Kong China Rugby (HKCR) and is set to bring a flagship masters-tier tour event to Hong Kong, to be played alongside the 50th Anniversary of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens at the Kai Tak Stadium from 17-19 April 2026.
The Asia Pacific Padel Tour event, APPT Masters – Hong Kong 2026, will take place from Friday to Sunday, 17-19 April 2026, at the Hong Kong Sevens Fan Village at Kai Tak Sports Park. Padel fans will need to enter the venue with valid General Admission Hong Kong Sevens tickets to watch the spectacle.
The 3-day knockout format ProAm tournament will be played for prize money of US$50,000 and feature top international players, alongside strong regional and local representation. It is set to be Asia’s largest padel event to date.
Confirming its enduring popularity, event-organisers Hong Kong China Rugby have confirmed that the Hong Kong Sevens event has sold over 100,000 tickets for the 2026 tournament, 10 weeks before the tournament.
Bryan Rennie, Executive Director of Commercial and Business Operations of Hong Kong China Rugby:
“Following our move to Kai Tak Sports Park, we've now got additional capacity to host events around the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. It is a chance for us to bring a sports festival to the precinct. It’s great to have APPT on board to help stage this breakout event – building three padel courts in the Fan Village is an opportunity we couldn't turn down in 2026. This should create excitement and a fantastic atmosphere within that area, with fans able to enjoy some top-quality padel alongside the rugby action in the main stadium. It’s a great addition to our 50th Anniversary celebrations.”
Carlos Carillo, Chief Executive Office of the Asia Pacific Padel Tour:
“Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, and APPT is obviously delighted to be partnering with HKCR. The inclusion of our tournament alongside the Sevens will see one of the biggest padel events with the highest prize money available to players to date. With our sports-focused demographics, there is a lot of audience crossover with our strong padel travelling support base. The tournament will be a significant inflection point for padel in Hong Kong and across the region.”
The APPT has a strong track record in all major padel markets across Asia and is leading in grassroots-to-elite padel development pathways in Asia. APPT has active partnerships with Asia’s top padel clubs, its tour comprises over 2,600 registered and officially ranked players with 90+ nationalities represented on the APPT circuit.
A Celebrity ProAm for sponsors, celebrities, media and KOLs will take place on Thursday 16 April 2026. Corporates can enquire about team entries and partnership opportunities at commercial@hkrugby.com.
How to Participate
Players can take part in the APPT Masters Hong Kong by registering under one of the following categories:
Step 1: Choose Your Category
- Professional Category: US $200
- Amateur Category: US $320
Special Rate for HK Sevens Ticket Holders
If you already hold a valid Hong Kong Sevens General Admission ticket, you may participate at a special rate of US $80.
Use discount code: APPTHK7
Step 2: Register Online
Complete your registration via the link below:
Spots are limited and subject to confirmation.
