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Festive atmosphere in Pamplona on the occasion of the Couples Final
Albisu-Laso and Altuna III.a-Ezkurdia will play today in the Navarra Arena the grand final of the Couples Championship. A few hours after the final, fans have taken to the streets of Pamplona/Iruña, where, although everyone is betting on their partner, they all hope to see a contested match.
Albisu-Laso and Altuna III.a-Ezkurdia will play today in the Navarra Arena the grand final of the Couples Championship. A few hours after the final, fans have taken to the streets of Pamplona/Iruña, where, although everyone is betting on their partner, they all hope to see a contested match.
Final of the Couples Championship: Altuna III-Ezkurdia vs Laso-Albisu
Peña II will be at the Manomanist Tournament after easily winning Mariezkurrena (22-7)
Jon Ander Peña has won the ticket to play the next Manomanist Championship after dominating Jon Mariezkurrena with great authority in the final round (22-7).
How many finals have been played on the Nafarroa Arena fronton?
The final of the 2026 Couples Championship will be played on the fronton Nafarroa Arena, where since the opening of the pavilion in 2018 six major finals have been played, so Sunday will be the seventh.
That's how the two leading couples get to the final
The couples Albisu-Laso and Altuna III and Ezkurdia will play the Couples Final on March 29 at the Navarra Arena. Laso and Albisu have been the strongest couple in the txapelas, while Altuna and Ezkurdia have had more ups and downs, but have given their best level at the moment.
The Navarre Open will be held from 28 March to 3 May
The Navarre Open starts this Saturday in Zugarramurdi and the grand final will be played at the Labrit in Pamplona on May 3. A total of eight couples will compete, including eight Navarre pelotaris.
Jokin Altuna: "Joseba and I like high-speed games."
We talked to Jokin Altuna about the final of the Couples Championship. With Ezkurdia, Aspe has formed an unusual couple, but as the games have been played, the two pelotaris have understood each other perfectly.
Ataun, joining Albisu
Jon Ander Albisu's compatriots have decorated the balconies and corners of Ataun with images of the pelotari and messages of encouragement. After 16 years of career, this time they are convinced that Albisu will bring home the txapela.
Jon Ander Albisu, looking for the first cap
Ataun pelotari Jon Ander Albisu explains in this interview how he looks for Sunday's grand finale.
Friday night, special 'ETB Kantxa Solasean' for the Couples Final
The special 'ETB Kantxa Solasean' will feature from 22:15.
Jon Ander Albisu's mother: "He's more to me than his son."
In view of Sunday's final, this video shows an interview with Jon Ander Albisu's mother, who talks about her son's career and how he lives it.
Bakaikoa extends his contract until 2027
Bakaikoa premieres at the Manomanist Championship after overcoming last weekend's qualifier.
Special final for Unai Laso
Unai Laso will be playing a special final this Sunday. He started the tournament with a serious injury behind him and is delighted with the way he has handled it.
Asier Agirre extends his contract until 2027
Joseba Ezkurdia, looking for the seventh cap
The pelotari Joseba Ezkurdia, together with Jokin Altuna, tells us in this interview how he feels about the Couples Final that he will play on Sunday and that, if he wins, he would be the first pelotari to win both the forward and the back.
A promising future at the Women's Master Cup
Alize Sagardui and Enara Gaminde are the champions of the Women's Master Cup Couples Championship, after defeating Olatz Arrizabalaga and Arrate Bergara in the final.
Bakaikoa will play the Manomanist after the elimination of Senar
Joanes Bakaikoa has won 22-21 to Beñat Senar in the Manomanista Championship preview in Zumarraga. The ataundarra has gone 21-14 ahead, but the Navarro has scored eight in a row, so Bakaikoa will be in this year's highest competition by eliminating Senar.
Statements by the winners of the Couples Championship
Alize Sagardui and Enara Gaminde, after winning the Couples Championship, beat Olatz Arrizabalaga and Arrate Bergara 22-17.
Last both of the final and award delivery
In the 2026 Couples Championship final played at the Astelena de Eibar, Alize Sagardui and Enara Gaminde won 22-17 against Olatz Arrizabalaga and Arrate Bergara.
