More than a game.
Exclusive padel experiences with football legends & leading brands, wrapped in top-tier hospitality.
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Football legends on the padel court
Legends on Court creates exclusive padel events where former football icons, businesses, and invited guests come together for a unique blend of sport, networking, and unforgettable experiences.
Strengthen your brand by becoming part of an iconic event, invite your clients and business partners to an experience they will never forget, or join us as a partner at a premium sporting event where every detail is executed to perfection.
Editions since 2025
Football legends on court
Premium partners
Clubs represented
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The Legends on Court advantages
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High-quality content, powerful storytelling and authentic visibility. Your brand seamlessly aligned with football legends, elite sports and a premium lifestyle: an exposure that would be priceless if sourced individually, now delivered naturally on-site, online and long after the event.
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An invite-only environment where top entrepreneurs, decision-makers and legends connect naturally. No forced networking: real conversations, real opportunities, real collaborations.
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A perfectly curated day where sport, hospitality and atmosphere meet. World-class padel, iconic legends, refined food & drinks: every detail designed to be remembered.
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A premium padel event
An invite-only event at an exclusive private venue.
High-level padel
Featuring football legends that are reliving the old times.
Premium networking
With entrepreneurs, executives and leading brands.
Premium hospitality
With drinks, bites and high-end service throughout the event.
Live entertainment & atmosphere
With DJ, branding, light, sound and event production.
Where it all comes together
Where football legends, padel and business come together.
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Evening
dinner access
The most exclusive part of the Legends on Court experience.
Invitation-only private dinner
After the tournament.
Premium dining experience
Including food, drinks and live entertainment.
A carefully selected group
Of entrepreneurs, executives and partners.
An intimate setting
Where football legends and business leaders come together.
Designed for meaningful conversations
And long-term relationships.
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This is what Legends on Court is all about.
Media Donné · Boxtel · 2:15
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LOC League Leiden
The first Legends on Court League event
Teams
Events
Legends per event
League champion
Thursday
19.11.2026
Starpoint Leiden, Vondellaan 41
Hosts: Frank Arnesen, Martijn Reuser
14:30
16:00
16:30
16:35
19:00
Visibility across all 5 League events
Year-round exposure at every event and through all channels.
Association with football legends
Align your brand with iconic names and a strong legacy.
Brand exposure in content, media & event branding
Online, offline and on-site visibility.
Hospitality & access
Exclusive access to selected guests, partners and entrepreneurs.
Brand activation opportunities
Create unique brand experiences throughout the season.
Access to the Legends on Court business network
Connect with a valuable network of sport, business and media.
07 · The squad · League 2026
Twenty legends. Five teams. One trophy.
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The shirts changed. The rivalry didn’t.
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From exclusive events to a national league.
From the Netherlands to the global stage. What started as an exclusive event concept is developing into an international platform connecting football legends, business and brands through padel, one of the world’s fastest-growing sports.
National leagues
International one-off editions
Premium pop-up
United Kingdom · Teaser
Football legends connected in a global network
Company owners, brands & entrepreneurs in our network
Estimated cross-channel exposure per event
Combined social following of participating legends per event
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Choose your level of impact.
Every partnership is tailored. Commit to all 5 League events and benefit from a reduced partnership fee per event. Details on request.
Per event
Business Network Tickets
Access to the LOC community
Front row legends padel experience
Event entrance for 2 (invite-only experience for business owners & entrepreneurs)
Networking with premium hospitality (drinks & bites)
Guest list up front
Optional chauffeur service home
Per event
Enabling Partner
All Business Network benefits
Event content (download platform)
Barter opportunities (product integration)
Limited branding & promotion
Per event
Experience Partner
All Enabling Partner benefits
Exclusive morning tournament with a select group of LOC partners
The chance to ultimately play against Legends
Evening dinner access for 1 (limited seats)
League partnership available
Brand Partner
All Experience Partner benefits
Legends prize activations
Full branding & promotion
Dedicated partnership content
Partner spotlight at the padel venue by host
Extended padel experience, entrance and dinner access (limited seats)
On request
Impact Partner
All Brand Partner benefits
Named event partnership
Premium guest invites
Event design integration
Featured in promo video & aftermovie
Host part of the event (own location possible)
Co-creation & deeper involvement
Personal invites by captain or host
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Let your brand shine, make a lasting impact, and build meaningful relationships.
Vd Akker
Audi, Bentley and Porsche specialist in Best for over forty years. Mobility partner of Legends on Court.
Gassan Diamonds
Four generations of diamonds, jewellery and watches from Amsterdam. Supplies the prizes.
Malelions
Fashion and sportswear label that dresses the padel players, hosts and founders.
Bernardus
Winery in Carmel Valley since 1989, home of Bernardus Golf in Cromvoirt. Wine partner.
Coby Property Group
Independent buying agent for property in Marbella, Ibiza, Costa Blanca, Croatia and the Netherlands.
Wij Doen Dingen
Innovation agency for AR, VR, apps and experience design. Official innovation partner.
ARD
Amsterdam investment fund giving access to residential development in São Paulo.
Taittinger
Independent, family-owned Champagne house in Reims for four generations. Champagne partner.
Quadrum Capital
Investment fund founded by and for entrepreneurs, bringing capital, network and knowledge.
FitAid
Recovery sports drink by LIFEAID Beverage Co., with electrolytes and vitamins.
Nunner Logistics
Road, rail, air and sea freight and warehousing from Helmond, across Europe and beyond.
Novi8 Water
Soft spring water from Telemark, Norway, packed in largely renewable cartons.
Loudi Resort Marrakesh
Wellness resort just outside Marrakech with spa and hammam. Partner in Morocco with AtlasWellCareGroup.
Nieuw Marlot en Marlotti
Tennis and padel club in the green of The Hague with restaurant Da Marlotti. Venue of Edition V.
Drip
Collects used sportswear and passes it on to kids aged four to sixteen. Based in Eindhoven.
Resort Kagerplassen
Holiday resort in Warmond on the Kagerplassen, six kilometres from Leiden, with private wellness.
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Meet the team
Founder
Sebastian Arnesen
Former top scout for Chelsea, Hamburger SV and Manchester City, connecting football legends, sport and exclusive networking events.
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Founder
Christian Erades
Christian combines his strong football network, natural ability to connect people and commercial strategy to create exclusive sports events.
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Chief Innovation Officer
Cyril de Vroom
Innovative pioneer at the intersection of technology and concept development, with an unstoppable drive to innovate.
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Art Director
Jeppie van der Meer
Visionary creative with a keen eye for design, branding, storytelling, and experience.
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Chief Content Creation
Luuk Mul
The king of visual storytelling, capturing events and transforming them into powerful, inspiring content.
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Event Manager
Annemarie Valentijn
With her energy, enthusiasm, and connecting approach, Annemarie brings out the best in both people and teams.
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Event Manager
Chayenne Grootfaam
Brings energy, connection, and class to everything she does; wherever Chayenne is, something good happens.
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Event Manager
Anja van der Weerden
With her positive energy, hands-on mentality and eye for detail, Anja brings people together and makes sure every event runs smoothly.
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Growth & Operations Builder
Levi Aitink
Driven by a passion for sport, business, and building innovative concepts, Levi focuses on operations, growth, and creating new opportunities for Legends on Court.
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