The Reserve Cup padel tournament returns to Miami with Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler and former Yankees captain Derek Jeter serving as team captains. The event, featuring the world's top 12 padel players, will also include a performance by 50 Cent. Scheduled for January 22-24, 2026, at Reserve Miami Seaplane, it blends elite competition with entertainment and luxury hospitality.
Miami continues to emerge as a center for padel, the fast-growing racquet sport, with the Reserve Cup establishing itself as a flagship event. This year's tournament, the third hosted in the city, brings back familiar figures in sports: Jimmy Butler, known for his tenure with the Miami Heat, and Derek Jeter, the legendary New York Yankees shortstop. Both have prior involvement with Reserve Padel and will lead opposing teams in matches against the top 12 professional padel athletes.
Reserve founder Wayne Boich highlighted the captains' qualities in a statement: “Both of them represent excellence, competitiveness, and leadership at the highest level. As team captains, they take it seriously. There’s real pride involved, and when it’s Team Jeter vs. Team Butler, it adds a whole new layer of intensity. The competition is fun, but it’s definitely real. That dynamic elevates the experience for the players and the fans, and it’s a big part of what makes the Reserve Cup feel different from a traditional tournament.”
Adding to the allure, the event kicks off with a performance by rapper 50 Cent, presented by Hard Rock Bet. Boich noted, “His presence really underscores how the Reserve Cup has evolved into more than a tournament. Padel naturally lives at the intersection of sport, lifestyle, and entertainment, and this is a perfect example of that crossover coming to life.” Attendees can enjoy daytime matches followed by evening entertainment, capturing Miami's vibrant spirit.
Hospitality enhancements include a VIP lounge offering courtside views and upscale offerings like caviar, alongside dishes from Miami Beach's The Joyce and Big Face Coffee. Boich emphasized accessibility: “You don’t need to know anything about padel to have an amazing time at the Reserve Cup. In fact, a lot of our guests come for the energy, the setting, the food, or the entertainment, and end up leaving as fans of the sport.” The tournament runs from Thursday, January 22, through Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 1000 MacArthur Causeway.
