JKF Padel 2026: Collaborating for Global Jakarta
Reported by Fakhrizal Fakhri | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Gearing up for the festivities, Bank Indonesia Jakarta kicked off the JKF Fun Padel Competition 2026 at Athletiqs Airdome, Central Jakarta. The tournament is a key highlight in the lead-up to the Jakarta Kreatif Festival (JKF) 2026.
This captures the spirit of togetherness and collaboration
Carrying the slogan ‘One Court. One Movement. One Jakarta,’ the tournament showcases JKF’s new face by blending sport and lifestyle. It creates a unique collaborative space where creativity, innovation, and multi-sector synergy converge.
The tournament features 32 participating teams from across Jakarta’s strategic sectors. The lineup includes Bank Indonesia, Jakarta government, OJK, and the Regional Leadership Forum (Forkopimda), alongside key players from the financial industry, BUMDs, and payment service providers.
Commission C Pushes for Long-Term Fiscal Strategy Toward Jakarta Global CityJakarta Branch Bank Indonesia Deputy Head, Bambang Arianto remarked that this cross-institutional participation embodies the collaborative spirit driving Jakarta’s transformation into a creative, inclusive, cultured, and sustainable global powerhouse.
"This captures the spirit of togetherness and collaboration behind Jakarta’s journey toward becoming a creative, inclusive, cultured, and sustainable global city. It is in full harmony with the JKF 2026 theme, ‘A Creative Movement for A Sustainable Global City’,” he added, Tuesday (6/30).
He explained that the first day of the tournament featured the Round of 32 and Round of 16, narrowing the field down to the final eight teams set to advance to the quarter-finals.
Meanwhile, the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals—concluding with the Awarding Ceremony—will be part of the Jakarta Kreatif Festival 2026 grand finale, taking place at Istora Senayan on July 4-5, 2026.
Beyond the excitement on the court, the JKF 2026 climax will be enlivened by a massive showcase of hundreds of premier MSMEs. Visitors can explore a diverse selection of Jakarta’s finest culinary, fashion, and handcrafted treasures.
Beyond the court, visitors can dive into educational sessions and interactive activations highlighting Jakarta's creative power. Adding to the buzz are a band competition and the Jakarta Youth Film Festival 2026 awards ceremony.
"Join the excitement at Jakarta Kreatif Festival 2026 in Istora Senayan! Experience the splendor of our nation's best creations and become part of a shared movement fueling creativity and innovation as we transform Jakarta into a Global and Cultured City,” he emphasized.
