Padel to make its debut at the iconic Emirates Dubai 7s with new tournament, Rebound
- Organisers confirm it will host Rebound, its first padel tournament, set to be played across five custom-designed courts during the Emirates Dubai 7s.
- Registration is now open for the event which will offer a wide range of categories including men’s, women’s, team, and parent and kids matches.
- Participants can take advantage of early-bird discount entry-fees, starting AED 350 per person until 6th
Emirates Dubai 7s, the region’s highly anticipated sports and entertainment festival, is to launch Rebound, its first padel tournament, further expanding the line-up of its sporting events for this year’s edition.
Set to take place during the ultimate weekend of the year, from 1 to 3 December, players of all abilities can register for the inaugural, first-of-its-kind tournament which will see them compete across five custom-designed padel courts at The Sevens Stadium.
Players can select from eight categories namely Team Open Competitive (C), Team Open Social (D), Men’s Open Competitive (C), Men’s Open Social (D), Women’s Competitive (C+), Women’s Challenger (C-), Women’s Open Social (D), and the Parent & Kids Social for children aged eight to 14 years. With a wide range of categories available, Rebound, Padel at the Emirates Dubai 7s offers a fantastic opportunity for first-timers, intermediate and experienced players to compete and showcase their skills at the region’s biggest sports and entertainment event.
During the tournament, each team will take part in a minimum of three games during the group stage and game formats will vary by category, ensuring an exciting experience for players of all ages. For most categories, there will be six games to a set in the group stage and nine in the knockout stages, while the parent and kids categories will feature four games to a set in the group stage and six in the knockout stages.
The tournament will kick off on Friday, hosting the parent and kid categories as well as the initial group stages to determine finalists for the knockout stages. Unique and exclusive to Rebound, Padel at the Emirates Dubai 7s is the team category which will consist of four players – 2 female and 2 male – taking on opponents in mixed and same gender matches in the group stages, with the qualifying team making it to the final rounds.
Simon Jelowitz, Head of Sport Operations at the Emirates Dubai 7s, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to introduce padel to our schedule of sporting events for the 2023 Emirates Dubai 7s, which will offer a completely new experience for players. Padel is a sport that is growing rapidly around the world and it’s no different in the UAE with a number of padel courts set up across the country. Whether you’re trying for the first time or play regularly, this is a great opportunity to be part of our first-ever padel competition in what will be a fantastic weekend of sports and entertainment and we encourage everyone to register and book spots now.”
Teams will receive an early bird discount if they sign up straight away, with entry fees costing AED 350 per person, and AED 115 for kids. From 7th October, entry fees will be AED 390 per person. All entry fees are inclusive of general admission access to the full Emirates Dubai 7s festival weekend. The padel tournament will be among a range of exciting sporting action during the festival, with the world’s best rugby sevens nations heading to Dubai to kick off the newly revamped HSBC SVNS series, in addition to amateur rugby, netball, cricket, and fitness competitions taking place across the weekend.
With general admission tickets available from only AED 425, festival attendees can watch the matches, cheer on their favourite teams, and enjoy the festival’s vibrant atmosphere – complete with live music from an incredible lineup of global artists, exceptional F&B options, and a range of family friendly entertainment.
Those looking for an elevated experience are encouraged to opt for the hospitality packages which includes two days of VIP treatment, free-flowing F&B options and a premium view of Pitch 1 from the North Grandstand starting from just AED 1,950.
For information about tickets to this year’s event or to register to take part in Rebound, visit www.dubairugby7s.com
