Bloko Padel Tour crowns the 2026 champions in Rome and confirms return in 2027

Blokotech concluded the inaugural edition of the Bloko Padel Tour with its Grand Final in Rome, celebrating the success of a first season that brought the international iGaming community together through padel, competition, and networking. Held during SiGMA World in Rome on Wednesday, November 4, the Grand Final brought together the circuit’s leading players to compete for the 2026 titles, following tournaments held in Buenos Aires, Malta, Miami, and Mexico City. In the Beginner category, Rommel Bucheli and Edu Molina were crowned champions, defeating runners-up Yosef Kamel and Ronaldo Molina. In the Advanced category, Borja Jimenez and Francisco Amat won the title, while Nicolas Castearena and Andres Troelsen finished as runners-up. Sports personalities in attendance An icon of Italian football and a World Cup winner, Marco Materazzi played a prominent role in the Grand Final as the official ambassador of the Bloko Padel Tour, taking part in the event alongside guests in Pavilion 9, which was transformed into a space dedicated to padel and networking, featuring a competition court, VIP areas, a bar, and entertainment. As a result, the setting provided a vibrant backdrop for players and industry professionals to connect during SiGMA World. The event also welcomed other prominent sports figures, including former Formula 1 driver Giancarlo Fisichella, who took part in an exhibition match on Tuesday (3). According to Marco Materazzi, official ambassador of the Bloko Padel Tour, “it was a real pleasure to be part of the Bloko Padel Tour and to witness up close the passion and energy surrounding the Grand Final. Padel is a sport that brings people together, and that is exactly what this circuit managed to deliver. I loved taking part and seeing the competitive spirit and camaraderie among the players. I am proud to be an ambassador for the circuit and I look forward to seeing it grow even more in 2027.” The schedule continued on Thursday (5) with One Point by Blokotech, a dynamic padel competition where every point counts. Created to deliver excitement and entertainment for both players and spectators, the single-point format will pit participants head-to-head in the fight for the title, with the champion crowned at the end of the day. More than a sporting competition, the Bloko Padel Tour has established itself as an international networking platform, bringing together decision-makers from the iGaming industry and fostering genuine connections beyond the traditional trade show and conference environment. Bloko Padel Tour will return in 2027 Following the success of the inaugural season, the Bloko Padel Tour will return in 2027 with six international tournaments in Europe and Latin America, in partnership with SiGMA. According to the organizers, the circuit will begin in Barcelona on January 18 during ICE, followed by Buenos Aires (March 15), São Paulo (April 5), Malta (May 3), and Mexico City, before concluding with the Grand Final in Rome. The Beginner and Advanced categories will return, with players accumulating ranking points throughout the season to secure qualification for the Grand Final. Salvatore Messina, co-founder and CEO of Blokotech, commented: “Rome delivered the final the Bloko Padel Tour deserved! Congratulations to our champions and to everyone who made our inaugural season a success. It was fantastic to see the industry come together, combining healthy competition with excellent opportunities to build connections and strengthen relationships outside the trade show environment. We could not have asked for a better first season, and we cannot wait to return in 2027 with an even bigger and better circuit.” Registration for the 2027 Barcelona tournament is now open at https://blokotech.com/, and participants can register individually or as pairs. O post Bloko Padel Tour crowns the 2026 champions in Rome and confirms return in 2027 apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.