2026 FISU World University Championship Padel

Dear student-athletes, dear friends,

I am delighted to welcome you to Malaga, for the 2026 FISU World University Championship Padel.

I would like to address you first, dear student-athletes, who are and who always be the beating heart of FISU. 

Competing at the World University Championships is a career highlight for many of you. For others, it is a step up to the next level of performance. What you all have in common is your love of sport, your commitment, your fair play and your respect. You come together as rivals, from different places and different backgrounds, but you will almost certainly leave as friends.

Despite the challenging times we are all facing, you remind us of the special power of young people to reassure us that a better world is possible. You remind us of the need to prioritise sport, sustainability, inclusivity and healthy social exchange. FISU firmly believes that university athletes are the role models and future leaders the world needs.

Over the following 6 days, you will compete alongside some of the best student-athletes on the planet. The FISU World University Championships demand skill, athleticism, and single-minded determination to do your best. But beyond the competition, FISU urges you to have fun. May you return home with memories that will last a lifetime!

None of FISU’s events would be possible without the generosity of our hosts. I want to extend our sincere gratitude to the National University Sports Federation of Spain, the organisers for their dedication and the volunteers for their passion.

FISU is also grateful for the ongoing support of the International Sports Federations. Together, we aim to provide the highest level of technical excellence on and off the field of play.

I am confident that the 2026 FISU World University Championship in Padel in Malaga will give you every opportunity to shine, to interact and to grow as people.

I wish you the best of luck!

Leonz Eder
FISU President

It is a great honour to welcome you to Malaga for the 2026 FISU World University Padel Championship.

Malaga is known for being an inclusive city that is open to the world, and during this week it will also become the setting for memorable moments of camaraderie and intercultural exchange. University sport fully reflects our spirit of Mediterranean openness, where every match becomes an opportunity for dialogue, mutual learning and curiosity about other cultures, situations that give rise to truly unforgettable memories.

The Organising Committee has worked closely with the Spanish NUSF, the Spanish Padel Federation and FISU to ensure a high-quality championship and an experience worthy of the competition and the athletes.

We wish you all a pleasant stay in this city and hope that throughout the competition we can enjoy an event marked by respect, unity among nations, culture and sport.

Welcome to the University of Malaga!

Cristóbal Moreno Flores
OC President