Sharjah’s Week of the Stars is bringing the Sharjah LPL Cup to World Padel Academy in Al Rahmania on Saturday, 10 January 2026, with the first serve listed for 2:00 PM. The location is World Padel Academy, Al Rahmania Suburb, Shaghrafa 2, Sharjah, and venue enquiries are commonly handled on +971 50 680 0527. If you need festival-level information, the Sharjah tourism authority can also be reached on +971 6 556 6777, with its Sharjah office at Crescent Tower, Buheira Corniche Road, Sharjah. Registration is strongly advised if you want guaranteed access.
Why football legends are on a padel court
This afternoon sits inside Sharjah’s Week of the Stars programme, which runs from Tuesday, 7 January 2026 through Monday, 12 January 2026 and is built around live appearances by iconic sports names. Instead of a standard meet-and-greet, the Sharjah LPL Cup leans into the fun of watching famous footballers compete in a fast, tactical racquet sport. Moreover, padel works well for spectators, because rallies stay close, points turn quickly, and teamwork shows up in every exchange. So even if you do not play padel, you can still follow the story of each match without needing rules explained. Expect an energetic, crowd-facing format rather than a quiet club session.
Planning your afternoon around the 2:00 PM start
Because the official listing only states the 2:00 PM start time, you should treat the end time as flexible and plan for a full afternoon block rather than a quick stop. Therefore, arriving around 1:15 PM to 1:30 PM is the safest approach if you want parking, a comfortable spot, and time to orient yourself. If you prefer a lighter commitment, you can still drop in later and catch the atmosphere, although you may miss the strongest matchups. Also, consider keeping a simple plan for food and water, since you may spend more time courtside than expected once the matches get going. Arrive early if you care about viewing position.
What to expect on site at World Padel Academy
World Padel Academy operates as a premium padel venue with a club-style setting, so the experience typically feels more like a lively sports community than a formal stadium event. However, with football legends involved, the flow can tighten quickly, especially around entry points and court edges. As a result, you will be happiest if you keep your expectations practical: come for the action, stay mobile, and follow staff directions when they manage crowd lines. Meanwhile, if you attend with family, it usually works best when children are comfortable with noise and outdoor movement, since the energy can rise fast when a big name steps on court. Space around the courts can become limited at peak moments.
Travel notes from Dubai, Ajman, and Abu Dhabi
If you are driving from Dubai, an early departure helps, because Saturday midday traffic can still build as you move toward Sharjah and then into Al Rahmania. From Ajman, the trip is often simpler, yet you should still leave room for last-mile congestion near residential areas and venue entrances. If you are coming from Abu Dhabi, plan a longer buffer and consider a short rest stop, because arriving rushed makes parking and entry feel harder than it should. Also, ride-hailing can be a good option for groups, since it removes the parking decision and lets you focus on arriving calm and on time. Give yourself a time buffer, even for an afternoon event.
Ticketing, entry expectations, and suitability notes
The official event listing promotes a registration flow yet does not display a public ticket price, so entry appears to be free or capacity-controlled rather than openly ticketed. Still, policies can change close to the date, so it is smart to treat any entry assumptions as provisional and confirm before you travel. In addition, this is a spectator-friendly sports format, so it suits solo visitors, couples, and groups of friends, and it can work for families if children enjoy high-energy sporting crowds (family-friendly, suitable for couples, solo). Capacity rules may be enforced on the day.
WARNINGS AND TIPS CLOSING PARAGRAPH
Sharjah’s forecast for Saturday, 10 January 2026 points to hazy sunshine around 25°C in the day and about 15°C at night, so bring sunglasses and consider a light layer for later breezes. Because the event starts at 2:00 PM, you will feel the sun more than you would at an evening match, so water, a cap, and comfortable shoes make the afternoon easier. Also, parking and access in Al Rahmania can tighten as crowds arrive, so aim to be nearby by 1:30 PM and expect short slowdowns on the final approach. Public transport options to this specific suburb can be limited, so taxis or ride-hailing are often the simplest plan if you want predictable timing. Ticket and door policies may change and are “approximately” as communicated on official listings, and for the most reliable registration information, use VISIT SHARJAH, while venue enquiries can be directed to WORLD PADEL ACADEMY. Arrive early and confirm your registration before you set off. In the same spirit of practical planning often shared by the editor of www.few.ae, treat parking and arrival time as part of your match-day strategy, not an afterthought.
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