RacquetX presented by Playtomic – North America’s premier festival and celebration of racquet sports – is set to take over Fort Lauderdale for its third edition from March 13-15, 2026 at the Broward County Convention Center. Bigger, bolder, and more action-packed than ever before, RacquetX 2026 promises three unforgettable days that unite the racquet sports community, industry leaders, and enthusiasts from across the globe.
NFL Star Power Hits the Court
RacquetX 2026 is bringing serious firepower from the gridiron to the court. NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens will be stepping onto the court to play TYPTI, the new head-turning racquet sport founded by Tennis Channel founder Steve Bellamy. In addition, five-time NFL Pro Bowler and former Miami Dolphins receiver Jarvis Landry will be participating in RacquetX. Landry is an avid pickleball player and check out below this shot he hit earlier this week at the 22nd annual Desert Smash Tennis and Pickleball Celebrity event in LaQuinta, Calif.
Joining Owens and Landry, and adding to the NFL flavor, is former Carolina Panthers safety Tre Boston, one of the most prominent athlete ambassadors in the padel industry today. Boston – who has invested in some of the leading operators in the U.S. market – will be taking to the padel court at RacquetX, bringing his passion for the sport and his credentials as a serious industry stakeholder.
National Padel League Finals – Season 1
Following a record-breaking inaugural season, the National Padel League (NPL) will host its Season 1 National Finals across the RacquetX weekend, at the prestigious Reserve Sole Mia in North Miami – with the final of the finals taking place at RacquetX itself! The NPL has established itself as the premier amateur padel team competition in the U.S., and the Finals represent the culmination of a season that has redefined the competitive landscape of American padel. In a landmark partnership, RacquetX is the NPL’s Official Experiential Partner. All NPL finalists will receive a three-day pass to RacquetX, connecting elite amateur competition with the leading festival of racquet sports in North America.
X-Clubs Showcase: The Ultimate Club Rivalry
Eight of the top padel clubs in the country go head-to-head in the X-Clubs Showcase – a fierce competition that includes a highly anticipated local rivalry between Ultra Padel and Reserve. Expect passionate competition, club pride, and padel at its finest.
A Conference Agenda Like No Other
The RacquetX conference programme is stacked with thought-provoking sessions and unmissable moments. Among the standout highlights:
Fixing the Game: Corruption in Sport – In one of the most compelling sessions of the weekend, internationally recognized match-fixing expert Declan Hill, Ph.D. (Oxford, Associate Professor at the University of New Haven) will interview former NBA referee Tim Donaghy – who served prison time following a betting scandal that shook professional basketball. Together, they will unpack how corruption and gambling interests infiltrate sport, and crucially, what leaders in racquet sports can do to protect integrity before problems take root.
Intennse Draft – Fast-paced, team-based, and built for both players and fans, Intennse is a bold modern reinvention of tennis. Expect a no-shush zone, high energy, and a format designed to captivate a new generation of tennis enthusiasts. Fort Lauderdale will get its first taste of what the future of the sport could look like. The player draft will be held on March 13.
There will also be 5 padel, 3 pickleball, and 1 full-sized tennis court set up in the Broward County Convention Center for fans to have a hit while visiting RacquetX.
For a full look at the conference agenda, visit: The Club Summit at RacquetX | March 13-15, 2026
About RacquetX
RacquetX is America’s festival of racquet sports – a world-class celebration uniting the community, the industry, and racquet sport enthusiasts throughout the world. Now in its third year, RacquetX has cemented its place as the must-attend event in the global racquet sports calendar. For more information, visit theracquetx.com.
