Madrid Makes History as Champions of the First Spanish Regional Teams Pickleball Championship
The Madrid regional team claimed the first national title for regional teams following an exciting weekend of competition in Barcelona, defeating Andalucía and Catalonia in two decisive ties, both settled by a 4-3 scoreline.
9 November 2026
Spanish pickleball reached a historic milestone on 31 October and 1 November 2026 with the first-ever Spanish Regional Teams Pickleball Championship, held at Club Municipal de Tennis Vall d’Hebron in Barcelona.
The competition brought together five autonomous communities – Madrid, Catalonia, Andalucía, the Valencian Community and Galicia – for the first national championship dedicated to regional team representation.
Madrid: The First Champions
The Madrid regional team delivered an outstanding performance throughout the championship, demonstrating its competitive level, squad depth and ability to rise to the occasion in the most demanding moments.
The team began with a narrow 4-3 victory over Andalucía, before securing a convincing 6-0 win against the Valencian Community.
The decisive encounter came against Catalonia, the host region, with the title at stake. After the tie finished level at three matches apiece, Madrid prevailed in the seventh match, a mixed doubles decider, securing another 4-3 victory and becoming the first regional team champions in the history of Spanish pickleball.
The Madrid team consisted of Pedro Cámara, Raquel Amaro, Jorge Rodríguez, Carlos Alberto Pérez, Candela Pérez, María Fernández Costantino, Clara Contis and David Álvarez.
Catalonia finished in second place, having secured three victories across its four ties, while Andalucía completed the podium with the bronze medal.
One of the standout performances came from Raquel Amaro, who remained undefeated throughout the championship and played a decisive role in Madrid’s historic triumph.
How the Competition Format Worked
The championship followed a round-robin format, with all five regional teams facing each other over the course of the weekend. A total of ten ties were played, with eight taking place on Saturday and the remaining two on Sunday morning.
Each tie consisted of six doubles matches:
- Two men’s doubles matches
- Two women’s doubles matches
- Two mixed doubles matches
The team winning the most matches secured the tie. In the event of a 3-3 draw, a seventh mixed doubles match was played to determine the winner.
This format placed particular importance on squad depth, as teams needed to demonstrate their strength across all three disciplines: men’s, women’s and mixed doubles.
The competition was held under the auspices of the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET) and formed part of the VI Setmana Catalana de l’Esport, organised by UFEC. Admission was free throughout the weekend.
A New Milestone for Spanish Pickleball
This first edition represents a significant milestone for Spanish pickleball, bringing regional teams together for the first time in a dedicated national competition.
Alongside existing club competitions and individual tournaments, this event creates a new opportunity for players to represent their respective regions and contributes to the development of a stronger competitive structure across Spain.
The championship also highlighted the growth potential of this competition. With only five of Spain’s 17 autonomous communities taking part in this first edition, expanding regional representation will be one of the key objectives for future editions.
Building the Future of Pickleball
Madrid’s historic victory marks the beginning of a new chapter for Spanish pickleball. Competitions that bring together players, clubs and regional federations will be essential in strengthening the foundations of the sport and supporting its continued growth.
At Smash Pickleball Agency, our goal is to contribute to the development of a stronger European pickleball ecosystem by connecting competitions, facilities, talent, brands and communities.
The next stage of pickleball’s growth will depend not only on increasing participation, but also on the industry’s ability to work together and build a sustainable future for the sport.
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