LTA announces the inaugural LTA Padel National Championships at Rocket Padel, Bristol
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We are proud to announce the inaugural LTA Padel National Championships, a landmark event marking a significant milestone in the growth of padel as a major sport in Great Britain.
The tournament will be held at Rocket Padel in Bristol from 4-7 December 2025, bringing together the top British junior, open, and senior padel players to compete for the title of national champions.
With a total prize fund of £10,000 and LTA ranking points on offer, the tournament is set to attract the very best British padel players, showcasing top-level competition in a variety of categories.
The Championships, which will be hosted at Rocket Padel, Bristol will showcase the best of today’s padel talent as well as shining a light on the upcoming players shaping the future of British padel. The inaugural Championships further highlights the rapid growth and increasing popularity of padel within Britain’s sporting landscape.
Looking ahead to the LTA Padel National Championships, LTA Head of Padel Tom Murray said, “The LTA is proud to be hosting the inaugural LTA Padel National Championships at Rocket Padel Bristol later this year. This event will bring together top talent across four age categories for both men and women, with the chance to compete for national titles, ranking points, and prize money, all on home soil.
"As one of the world’s fastest growing sports, padel is rapidly gaining momentum across Great Britain, with more players, venues, and competitions than ever before. It’s a major step forward in showcasing British padel at the highest level and further boosting the sport’s profile nationwide.”
Competition draws & schedule:
| Event | Draw size | Schedule |
| Men's Open | 32 draw | 4-7 December |
| Women's Open | 32 draw | 4-7 December |
| 18U Girls | 16 draw | 6-7 December |
| 18U Boys | 16 draw | 6-7 December |
| 50s Women | 16 draw | 5-6 December |
| 50s Men | 16 draw | 5-6 December |
| 60s Women | 16 draw | 4-5 December |
| 60s Men | 16 draw | 4-5 December |
LTA Tournament Director Richard Joyner said, “We are very excited to be delivering the first ever LTA Padel National Championships at Rocket Padel Bristol later this year. Padel is one of the fastest growing sports in the world, and its growth in Great Britain over the past few years in terms of facilities and competition has reflected this.
"With four different men’s and women’s age groups, there will be plenty to play for to become the inaugural LTA Padel national champions. The tournament will provide a great platform to showcase Britain’s leading padel players and help further raise the profile of this fantastic sport.”
Founder of Rocket Padel, Sebastian Gordon said, "At Rocket Padel we are incredibly proud to be hosting the very first LTA Padel National Championships here in Bristol. It’s a milestone moment for the sport in Great Britain, and we will do everything we can to deliver a fantastic event for all padel aficionados.
"This championship not only showcases the best players in the country but also reflects the incredible growth and excitement we are seeing for padel nationwide."
Admission for spectators to come and watch the LTA Padel National Championships at Rocket Padel, Bristol is free of charge, and you can secure your ticket closer to the event.
The tournament will also be available to stream online via Padel-TV. The channel provides high-quality live streaming, showcasing exclusive content increasing the visibility and awareness of padel in Britain. LTA Advantage members will also receive introductory discounts and special offers to access Padel-TV.
Entries are now open for the LTA Padel National Championships. Players can enter at the link below:
