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UK’s most significant padel moment yet finally arrives, as London prepares to host two of the world’s most storied sporting nations for transatlantic padel trophy
64 of Britain’s and America’s elite players to compete across Open and Age Group categories as Anglo American Padel Cup follows in footsteps of the historic British and American sports rivalry
Thursday 9th October 2025, London, UK: The 174-year-old sporting rivalry between Great Britain and the United States enters its next phase in London tomorrow, as 64 of the countries’ best players prepare to compete in the inaugural Anglo American Padel Cup.
The competition will take place on 10-11 October at The Padel Hub North London with a format designed to bring together elite players across Open and Age Group categories.
The Opening Ceremony kicks off the proceedings at 09.00 tomorrow with world-class operatic tenor Alexander Wall leading the national anthems. Play will then commence at 10am, with the Open Division players kicking off the event in what is certain to be four action packed matches. On Saturday, play will commence at 09.30 with featured matches leading the Cup to its conclusion from 15.30 before the Awards Ceremony concludes proceedings at 19.30.
“The moment has finally arrived for the next iteration of this famous transatlantic sporting rivalry” said Bill Ullman, Joelle Quinn and Ben Nichols, co-founders of the Anglo American Padel Cup. “This event is about more than competition, it's about community and connection, and the continuation of a sporting legacy that has existed between our two nations for 174 years. It is now padel’s time,” they added.
“We look forward to welcoming many of Britain’s and America’s elite padel players to London to compete in what is the most significant padel tournament to ever be staged in the UK, and to welcoming spectators and fans of our great sport to join in this historic occasion. With Playtomic’s and Babolat’s support, we’re creating an event that reflects the best of these two fast-emerging padel nations, and the bright future we all see for padel. Let the competition begin!”
The Cup debuts in London at the perfect time, with padel encountering rapid recreational growth in both nations. In the UK, there are now over 1500 courts (up from 750 at start of year) and over 50,000 new players taking to the court every month, while the U.S. has now surged past 700 courts (up from just 300 last year), according to data compiled by Playtomic, the world’s leading racquet sports technology company and the Cup’s co-title partner alongside Babolat.
Media interested in attending or covering the event, to request interviews or should you require more information, please contact Media Officer, Jack Whishaw: jack@padel22.com | +447503201201
If you are interested in attending as a spectator, please contact Event Director, Charlotte Nichols: charlotte@padel22.com
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About Anglo American Padel Cup
The Anglo American Padel Cup will debut in London on 10–11 October 2025, before crossing the Atlantic in 2026, when the United States will play host. This is the first-ever annual Great Britain versus United States padel competition, creating a new chapter to this famous sporting rivalry.
The inaugural Cup will showcase some of the finest talent from both nations, featuring four players in each category – Open and Age Group Divisions, for men and women. The Anglo American Padel Cup was co-founded by Bill Ullman, Ben Nichols and Joelle Quinn, whose collective experiences in both countries have fuelled their passions for padel and celebrating the cultural ties between the UK and USA.
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