Our mission
To build South Africa's club padel league, city by city, delivering competitive, well-organised and unforgettable experiences for clubs, players, fans and sponsors.
About us
Bear Digital Cup Series
South Africa’s Club Padel League
SAPA-endorsed
Built for competition. Driven by community.
The Bear Digital Cup Series brings together official padel clubs, city by city, for a professionally run league built around competition, community and the love of the game. It’s endorsed by the SA Padel Association.
Our story
The Bear Digital Cup Series was created to elevate club padel in South Africa, one city at a time, starting in Cape Town.
Official clubs put their name on the line, selecting the players who represent them — often through open trials — building rivalries, loyal fans and a professionally organised sporting experience season after season.
With three male divisions and three female divisions, there is a competitive level for clubs across a wide range of abilities.
Our ambition is simple: to give padel clubs what every other sport already has — a league of their own, one clubs build their name and their fan base on.
Every city runs a summer league and a winter league each year, under the same rules. Next, our goal is to take the Cup Series to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Gqeberha, Bloemfontein, East London and more cities across South Africa, and to add junior leagues.
A Cup Series YouTube channel is on the way too. Matches will be streamed from clubs that have PUSHIT cameras, alongside interviews with players and club owners, and club tours.
Our vision
To give padel clubs what every other sport already has — a league of their own. A structured, club-based competition where clubs compete at every level, build passionate fan bases and turn club padel into one of South Africa's most followed sports.
What makes us different
Competitive
Six divisions designed to create competitive matches at the right level.
Men and women
Three dedicated male divisions and three dedicated female divisions.
Club-based
Clubs select their squads — often through open trials — then compete together and represent their club throughout the season.
Home & away fixtures
Every club plays each other club in its group once, about half at home and half away, creating a true league experience.
Summer and winter
Two leagues a year in every city, each with its own Finals Weekend and R180,000 in prize money.
Community
More than just matches — we are building a community around the growth of padel across South Africa.
The six divisions
Six divisions. Every player. Every level.
Men
- Premier
- Challenger
- Social
Women
- Premier
- Challenger
- Social
Play for the title. Play for R180,000.
Six divisions. Six champions. R180,000 in every summer and winter league.
R180,000
Total prize pool
| Division | Male champion | Female champion |
|---|---|---|
| Premier Men 4.5+ · Women 4+ | R42,000 | R42,000 |
| Challenger Men 3.5–4.5 · Women 3–4 | R28,000 | R28,000 |
| Social Men 2.5–3.5 · Women 2–3 | R20,000 | R20,000 |
Coming to your city
Bring the Cup Series to your city
Cape Town is live for 2027. Every other city opens once 10 clubs commit, so sign up as a player, club or sponsor on the homepage. The cities with the most interest open next.
- LiveCape TownWestern CapeCape Town’s SAPA-endorsed club padel league. The 2027 Summer League starts on 6 February.Go to the Cape Town league →
- Coming soonJohannesburgGautengRegister interest →
- Coming soonPretoriaGautengRegister interest →
- Coming soonDurbanKwaZulu-NatalRegister interest →
- Coming soonGqeberhaEastern CapeRegister interest →
- Coming soonBloemfonteinFree StateRegister interest →
- Coming soonEast LondonEastern CapeRegister interest →
Don’t see your city? Suggest it on the homepage.
- R180,000 In every league
- Trophies And prizes
- Music and Entertainment
- Sponsors and Activations
- Food and Drinks
- Spectators And atmosphere