Krokanti Games heads to Mad Games Show 2026
Madrid Is Calling: Krokanti Games at the Mad Games Show 2026
Big news from the Krokanti Games camp: this April, we're heading to Madrid for one of the most important professional events in the Spanish video game industry. The Mad Games Show 2026 is taking place on April 10-11 at the iconic COAM (Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid), and we'll be there.
This isn't just any gaming event. The Mad Games Show is the premier B2B gathering for the Spanish game development scene, organized by AEVI (Spanish Video Game Association) and DEV (Spanish Association of Entertainment Software Developers and Publishers), with institutional support from Spain's Ministry of Culture and the Community of Madrid. The event is backed by EU Next Generation funding, with a record budget exceeding 480,000 euros, a clear sign of how seriously the institutions are taking the growth of the Spanish video game industry.
Mad Games Show 2026
Why We're Going
At Krokanti Games, we're at a pivotal moment in the development of Padel Rivals, the first arcade padel video game for PC and consoles. We've been building, growing, and gaining momentum: from our Steam launch and growing wishlist, to being selected for the Game Acceleration Program at Valencia Game City, to sponsoring the World Padel Awards.
Now it's time to take the next step. The Mad Games Show gives us access to the MeetToMatch networking platform, a professional tool used at major events worldwide that enables structured meetings between developers, publishers, investors, and other key players in the industry. We're going with a clear mission: to connect with professionals who share our vision and can help us bring Padel Rivals to the widest possible audience.
What Makes the Mad Games Show Special
The first edition in 2024 was already impressive: over 1,800 attendees, 60 developer stands, 440 business meetings, and 30 international investors. The 2026 edition promises to be even bigger, with a stronger focus on helping indie studios like ours close commercial deals and secure financing.
The event features:
- MeetToMatch B2B Networking: organized business meetings with publishers, investors, and industry professionals from around the world
- Conference Program: talks and roundtables covering marketing, investment, game design, and industry trends, open to students, professionals, and the general public
- IndieDevPlay Exhibition: run by the team behind Indie Dev Day and BCN Game Fest, showcasing playable demos from Spanish indie studios
- JobDevs: the 4th edition of Spain's video game job fair, connecting talent with studios
- "Games From Spain": an initiative positioning Spanish video games as cultural products of international value
Padel Rivals Meets the Industry
For Padel Rivals, this is a golden opportunity. The padel world is booming: it's the fastest-growing racquet sport on the planet, with millions of players across Europe, Latin America, and beyond. Our game bridges the gap between the passion of padel fans and the excitement of competitive gaming, delivering an arcade sports experience on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
We'll be having conversations with publishers who understand the sports game market, investors looking for unique opportunities in the indie space, and fellow developers who are pushing the boundaries of what indie studios can achieve. The padel video game market is wide open, and Padel Rivals is leading the charge.
The Spanish Video Game Industry Is Thriving
Events like the Mad Games Show are proof of how far the Spanish game development scene has come. With institutional support, EU funding, and a growing community of talented studios, Spain is positioning itself as a serious player in the global video game landscape. Being part of this movement, alongside the community of developers, creators, and innovators that make it possible, is something we're incredibly proud of.
The Mad Games Show isn't just about business meetings. It's about being part of something bigger: a thriving ecosystem where indie studios, established publishers, and institutions come together to shape the future of the industry.
See You in Madrid
If you're attending the Mad Games Show 2026, we'd love to connect. Whether you're a publisher, investor, journalist, content creator, or fellow developer, reach out to us. Let's talk about Padel Rivals, padel, video games, or anything in between.
Event details:
- Dates: April 10-11, 2026
- Location: COAM, Madrid
- Website: madgamesshow.com
Join the Adventure
If you share our passion for padel and video games:
See you on the courts. And soon, at the Mad Games Show.
The Krokanti Games Team
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