Open National FDO 2026: protected logo & merch

Recorded on Jun 24, 2026

The Open National des Forces de l'Ordre is once again taking centre stage in the French padel calendar with its fourth edition in 2026. What began as a sporting gathering for members of the security services has grown into a firmly established competition that goes far beyond the matches alone. Shortly before the next tournament year, the organisers are sending out two clear signals: the official logo is now legally protected, and a first exclusive textile collection is bringing the event's visual identity directly to players and fans.

In doing so, the Open National des FDO underlines its ambition to be more than just a tournament — it is a brand with a clear identity. In a sport that is growing rapidly in France, the event positions itself as a stage for cohesion, commitment and athletic performance within the Forces de l'Ordre. The latest steps show that those in charge are planning for the long term and want to continue professionalising the tournament.

Logo officially protected at the INPI

The official emblem « SG Padel – Open National des FDO » has now been registered with the Institut National de la Propriété Industrielle, known as the INPI. This registration protects the tournament's visual identity from unauthorised use and gives the organisers a legally sound basis for future communication and partnerships.

For an event that attracts representatives from numerous institutions across France every year, this step is more than a formality. It documents the will to anchor the competition permanently in the French padel landscape. The protected brand is intended to reflect the values that have shaped the tournament from the outset: team spirit, dedication and the sporting ambition to push beyond one's limits.

Exclusive textile collection with PRO TEAM

Alongside the brand registration, the Open National des FDO is launching an exclusive clothing line. It was developed in partnership with PRO TEAM, a specialist in sports textiles. The collection is aimed at active participants as well as supporters of the event, extending the tournament offering with official logo products.

The range includes several core items:

T-shirts
Polos
Hoodies

The garments are available in sizes S to 4XL and feature the official logo of the Open National des FDO. In this way, the organisation is responding to growing demand for visible affiliation with an event that has now built a community extending well beyond the competition days themselves.

The textiles are not merely merchandise items but part of the tournament culture. They strengthen the sense of belonging among participants who travel from different regions of France to share their passion for padel. For many members of the security services, the Open National has become a recognisable meeting point where profession and sport are closely intertwined.

A celebration of the security services on the padel court

Over the editions, the Open National des FDO has established itself as an unmistakable fixture in the French tournament calendar. Every year, representatives from numerous institutions meet on court. These include:

the Police nationale
the Police municipale
the Gendarmerie nationale
the Douanes
the Administration pénitentiaire
the Armées
as well as other public security stakeholders

All participants share a common goal: to enjoy a sporting and convivial moment around padel. The competition thus brings together different services and regions in a way that is rarely possible in everyday duty. On court, teamwork, fair play and performance count — values that play a central role in the security professions.

Ambitions for the fourth edition in 2026

Looking ahead to the fourth edition in 2026, the organisation has set clear goals. The Open National is to continue growing, deepen ties between the institutions represented and promote padel sustainably within the Forces de l'Ordre. Official brand protection provides the foundation for implementing future projects in a structured way with a protected identity.

Founder Stéphane Gauthe emphasises the strategic importance of this step: brand registration is an essential milestone for the tournament's future, honours the work of recent years and strengthens the event's national profile. This statement underlines that organisational measures are backed by a long-term development plan.

The new phase is intended to give the Open National additional visibility and recognition. With a protected logo, a professional textile collection and growing participation from across the country, the tournament is preparing for its next edition. For the French padel scene, the competition remains a special highlight: a national event that unites sport, institutions and community on a single court.

Those interested in information or partnerships can contact the organisation directly. The Open National des FDO 2026 is thus preparing not only athletically but also organisationally and in terms of brand strategy for its fourth edition — with the clear aim of remaining a fixed and growing part of the French padel tournament circuit.

Karin Ibarra (KI)

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