Martinique 2026: Final phase schedule
From 23 to 28 June, Martinique is focused on the Championnat de Martinique 2026. Organised by the Ligue de Tennis de Martinique, the championship brings together 35 men's pairs and 18 women's pairs on the courts of the Caribbean island. After an initial qualification phase, the remaining teams move into the decisive final rounds at the Centre de Ligue – with a particularly packed Saturday schedule combining quarter-finals, classification matches and semi-finals.
Qualification in Schœlcher, finals at the Centre de Ligue
The title race began on 23 June with the qualification rounds at the Country Club de Schœlcher. There, pairs fought for a place in the main draw and laid the foundations for a tournament that reflects the regional padel scene in Martinique across six intense match days. From 26 June, the focus shifts to the Centre de Ligue, where the Champions de Martinique 2026 titles will be awarded.
With 53 pairs entered in total, the growing depth of padel martiniquais is clear to see. Two separate draws – one for the men, one for the women – create a high match density and make the championship one of the island's most important sporting events this summer. Anyone aiming for the crowns must deliver consistently high levels over several days.
Saturday: two courts, full rotation
Saturday is set to be the most intense day of the championship. Organisers have built a programme across two courts running from early morning into the late afternoon. The first matches start at 8 a.m., followed by further rotations at 9.15, 10.30 and 11.45 a.m. The morning is therefore filled almost continuously with padel.
In the women's draw, several ties are scheduled from the morning, including matches M73, M74, M75 and M76 in the early rotations. The winners then work their way up through classification matches and semi-finals. For spectators, that means a continuous stream of competitive padel, with every rotation bringing new decisions.
From 2 p.m., the focus shifts to the decisive phases. That is when the men's quarter-finals begin – the moment the championship fully reveals its knockout character. Four ties take centre stage in the afternoon and set the tone for the semi-finals in the evening.
The men's quarter-finals at a glance
In the first quarter-final, Hugo Bense and Jérémie Euphrasie face Bavarin and Morelot. Both pairs know the pressure of regional championships: an early exit would be especially painful here, as the path to the title runs only through victory in this duel.
In the second match, Ollivier and Rigaux meet Raimbaud and Torlet. The third quarter-final brings Allender and Bertin together with Johan Beaubrun and Freddy Vitu – a tie spectators can look forward to with anticipation, as Beaubrun and Vitu count among the established forces in the men's draw.
The fourth quarter-final pairs Debs and Rivière with Geoffrey Sbaffi and Dimitri Loupetis. Sbaffi and Loupetis are regarded as one of the strongest men's pairs in the tournament and enter this match as favourites. For Debs and Rivière, a win would be the biggest upset of the weekend.
Classification matches and semi-finals
Alongside the title races, Saturday also features numerous classification ties. Teams eliminated from the main draw compete for places 5 to 8, 9 to 12, 17 to 18, and 19 and 20. These matches matter for the regional rankings and keep the sporting level of the championship high beyond the medal positions.
At the end of Saturday, the semi-finals in both categories are on the schedule. Men and women deliver the decisive preliminary outcomes on a single day before the two finals are played on Sunday. The combination of quarter-finals, classification ties and semi-finals makes Saturday the sporting heart of the championship.
Favourites in both draws
In the men's draw, Geoffrey Sbaffi and Dimitri Loupetis lead the list of expected winners. Behind them come Hugo Bense and Jérémie Euphrasie, as well as Johan Beaubrun and Freddy Vitu. These three pairs shape the upper tier of the draw and are considered the most likely title contenders.
Among the women, Adeline Chabrier and Mélanie Delannoy top the favourites list. Catherine Bense and Séverine Sabas follow closely behind, while Ornella Colat and Yasmine Dumanoir also belong to the pairs that could reach the final. The women's field looks somewhat more open than the men's – a factor that adds extra tension.
As with regional championships using a knockout system, caution is still required: a single poor set can eliminate even seeded pairs. On such an intense Saturday with multiple rotations across two courts, the physical load increases noticeably.
The final titles on Sunday
On Sunday, the new Champions de Martinique 2026 will be crowned. After a weekend full of final phases, two finals – one in the men's and one in the women's category – decide the regional crowns of padel martiniquais. Whoever lasts until then will have earned the title on one of the most demanding tournament calendars on the island.
For six days, the championship bundles the strength of the local padel scene: a full entry list, dense draws and two titles that carry high prestige in the Caribbean. The finals on Sunday will be broadcast live on Padel Mag TV, rounding off an event that impressively documents the development of the sport in Martinique.
