In the days surrounding major iGaming exhibitions, schedules are usually packed and conversations are often limited to meeting rooms and exhibition stands. Ahead of ICE Barcelona 2026, Timeless Passion chose a different approach.
The first Timeless Passion Padel Tournament, held at Padel Indoor Hospitalet in Barcelona, brought together partners and friends for a full day centered around sport, interaction, and shared experience. With 19 teams taking part, the tournament offered a breath of fresh air away from the usual business environment, while still bringing together many familiar faces from the iGaming industry.
Creating Space Before ICE Barcelona 2026
Rather than positioning the event as a traditional networking activity, the tournament was designed to create space. Space to reset before ICE Barcelona, space to reconnect with partners, and space to allow conversations to happen naturally.
Padel proved to be the ideal format. Fast-paced, social by nature, and accessible to players of different levels, it allowed competition and interaction to coexist throughout the day. Matches were played with commitment, but the atmosphere remained relaxed, with players rotating between courts, spectating, and spending time together between games.
Organisation Driven by Passion
Bringing the tournament to life required a strong team effort. The organisation reflected the core values of the Timeless Passion brand, with Vanesa Prelec and Aleksandar Starčevič leading the initiative together with the help of our team and sponsors, paying close attention to detail, flow, and overall atmosphere.
The team’s involvement extended beyond organisation. Aleksandar Starčevič also stepped onto the court with Marko Debeljak to represent Timeless Passion in the tournament, highlighting a key idea behind the event: experiences are not staged from the sidelines, but shared together.
Supported by Trusted Partners
Strong partnerships played an important role in the success of the tournament. Timeless Passion would like to thank Amigo Gaming, BEON, and CMS Wager for supporting the first edition and contributing to the overall experience.
Additional prizes for third and fourth place were sponsored by Endorphina, ensuring that competitive spirit was matched with recognition across the rankings.
More Than a Sporting Event
While the tournament had clear winners on the scoreboard, its impact went beyond results. Throughout the day, the recurring feedback from participants focused on the atmosphere: open, welcoming, and refreshingly different from the typical pre-exhibition routine.
The event demonstrated how shared activities can strengthen professional relationships without forcing structure or agenda. Conversations that started on the court naturally continued off it, often extending into the days of ICE Barcelona that followed.
Looking Forward
The Timeless Passion Padel Tournament marked the first step in a broader vision. It demonstrated how sport can act as a bridge between people, industries, and conversations, while remaining true to authenticity and enjoyment.
Following the strong response to this first edition, Timeless Passion has already begun planning the next tournaments. The series will continue around key industry events, with the next Timeless Passion Padel Tournament scheduled before SBC Summit Malta on 27 April, followed by another edition before SBC Summit Lisbon on 28 September.
These upcoming tournaments reflect a clear direction: building on success, expanding the format, and creating more moments where shared experiences naturally strengthen professional relationships. Together with Timeless Tech, Timeless Passion will continue developing new initiatives that complement the professional side of iGaming through connection, sport, and community-driven experiences.
