Key Takeaways
- 88 teams across 4 categories: U12, U14, U16, U18
- Finals scheduled on August 17, 19, 21, and 23
- 14 leagues represented in U12, with top seeds including Occitanie and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
A showcase of French youth padel
From August 15 to 23, 2026, Cabriès in Bouches-du-Rhône will host the French Junior Padel Championship, bringing together the nation’s best young players. The event spans nine days, beginning with the Under-12 Interleague tournament before moving to the French Pairs Championships for Under-14, Under-16, and Under-18 categories.
The Under-12 format
Unlike the older categories, the U12 competition is played in teams representing 14 leagues, including Occitanie, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, Grand Est, and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Each team consists of two boys’ pairs and one girls’ pair, with matches scheduled across multiple courts. The final will take place on Monday, August 17.
Rising stars in U14
The U14 pairs competition begins immediately after the U12 finals. Twenty-one girls’ pairs and twenty-four boys’ pairs will compete, with favorites such as Lylwenn Laforge/Elise Le Roux and Sacha Devriendt/Siméo Debroy. The finals are set for Wednesday, August 19, with both matches broadcast live.
U16 talent on display
The U16 category highlights players already making appearances in adult competitions. Twelve girls’ pairs and twenty-four boys’ pairs will compete, with Nathan Perrot/Sacha Huard de la Marre among the favorites. Finals will be held on Friday, August 21, continuing the rhythm of a final every two days.
U18 closes the championship
The oldest category, U18, will conclude the event on Sunday, August 23. Nine girls’ pairs and twenty-four boys’ pairs will compete, with Jeremy Robert and Olivier Guy de Chamisso leading the rankings. Their pairing, ranked 11th and 14th nationally, is expected to be a strong contender. Both finals will be streamed live.
A pathway to senior competition
The French Junior Championship illustrates the progression of young talent, offering a glimpse of future stars as they transition toward senior tournaments. With finals every two days, the event provides a clear view of the development pipeline from U12 to U18, reinforcing the strength of French padel’s next generation.
