The Asia Pacific Padel Tour (APPT) 2026 | McDonald’s Karachi Grand Slam brought players representing 17+ countries to Bank Alfalah Legends Arena from 23–25 October, marking the tournament’s second edition in Karachi.
Across three days, professional and amateur players competed in a tournament that connected Pakistan’s growing padel community with the international circuit. With a USD 13,000 professional prize pool, national television coverage and live digital streaming, the Grand Slam continued to expand the opportunities for players and audiences to experience international padel in Pakistan.
Three Days of Competition
The tournament featured Professional Men’s, Women’s and Mixed categories, alongside Amateur Gold Men’s, Women’s and Mixed and Amateur Silver Men’s competitions.
For local players, the Grand Slam offered an opportunity to compete alongside visiting professionals on home courts. For spectators, it brought different playing styles, international pairings and closely contested matches together at one venue.
The programme culminated in Sunday’s Finals and Awards Ceremony, bringing players, partners and guests together to close the second edition.
The Professional Champions
Andrés Britos and José Mouliaá claimed the Pro Men’s title, closing their campaign with a championship-winning performance.
Spain’s Claudia Manzanares and Claudia Oses secured the Pro Women’s title, completing an outstanding tournament in Karachi.
The final points, celebrations and trophy presentations provided some of the defining moments of the weekend.
An International Perspective on Karachi
Beyond the competition, the tournament gave visiting players an opportunity to experience Karachi and the facilities at Bank Alfalah Legends Arena.
In their interviews throughout the event, players spoke about the welcome they received, the hospitality and the organisation surrounding their matches. Their perspectives became an important part of the Grand Slam’s story: international athletes experiencing Pakistan’s padel community firsthand and sharing that experience with audiences beyond the country.
From the Courts to Screens
Coverage on A Sports and live streaming on ARY+ extended the tournament beyond the venue. Digital coverage ran across all three days, with television coverage on 24 and 25 October.
Match footage, player interviews and tournament highlights captured both the competition and the atmosphere around it, giving audiences a closer look at the Grand Slam as it unfolded.
The Partners and People Behind the Tournament
The second edition was supported by title partner McDonald’s, beverage partner Coca-Cola, automobile partner iCAUR and filters partner Guard Filters, alongside broadcast and streaming partners A Sports and ARY+.
Behind every match was a wider team working across court preparation, player coordination, bookings, hospitality, production and facility operations. Their contribution brought the tournament together from the first arrivals to the final presentation.
For Total Sports Solution and Legends Arena, the second McDonald’s Karachi Grand Slam represents a continued commitment to hosting international competition in Pakistan, creating opportunities for local players, welcoming visiting athletes and building a lasting place for Karachi on the padel calendar.
