London set to host Britain’s first-ever Premier Padel event in 2026
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The Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour will come to London in August 2026, marking a pivotal moment for professional padel’s international expansion to the UK.
In a new-multiyear partnership between Premier Padel and Sela, the Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour will arrive in the UK for the first time.
Staged as a P1 tournament – the second-highest tier on the Premier Padel circuit below the Majors – the London event will see the world’s elite men’s and women’s players playing professionally in one of the world’s most iconic sporting cities for the first time.
The Premier Padel P1 London is set to take place 3-9 August 2026 at a venue to be announced in early 2026.
The tournament will be delivered as a collaboration between Premier Padel and Sela and marks a major milestone in Sela’s ambition to bring world-class sports and entertainment events to fans around the world.
The LTA, in our role as the national governing body for padel, will collaborate with Sela to support the event as part of their work to grow and develop padel in Britain.
Scott Lloyd, CEO, LTA said: "We’re pleased to support Sela and Premier Padel in bringing this landmark event to London. Padel is growing rapidly across Britain, and bringing an elite level event to this country will help strengthen the sport from grassroots participation to professional players.
“By providing a showcase of the highest level of the sport, we hope this tournament will inspire even more people to try padel for the first time.”
David Sugden, CEO, Premier Padel said: “Bringing the world’s leading professional tour to the UK with Sela reflects the importance of its position in the global sporting landscape. London offers an unparalleled opportunity for the global expansion of Premier Padel – offering a world-class venue, a passionate fanbase and strong sporting commercial strength. The opportunity to showcase the sport’s leading professional players to passionate British fans represents both a celebration of padel’s remarkable momentum and our commitment to its continued international rise.”
Luigi Carraro, President, International Padel Federation (FIP), said: “London has long been a global capital for sport, and bringing Premier Padel to the UK marks an important milestone in our mission to elevate Padel worldwide. The passion of British fans, combined with a world-class venue, strong support from our partners - particularly our National Federation, LTA - creates the perfect stage to showcase the sport’s top athletes. This event reflects padel’s extraordinary growth and our commitment to driving its continued international development.”
Stewart Hosford, CEO, Sela International, said: "Bringing a Premier Padel P1 tournament to London is a major statement of intent for Sela and Premier Padel. We want to create incredible experiences across sport and entertainment, and this event will set a new benchmark for padel in the UK. Our long-term commitment, combined with the recent transformation of Olympia and the support of the LTA, gives us a unique opportunity to build something exceptional for fans, athletes and the wider sporting community."
What is the Premier Padel Tour?
The Premier Padel Tour is the highest level professional padel circuit in the world. With 24 tournaments in the calendar – including the four Majors and the Finals – the Premier Padel Tour sees the world’s best players compete at some of the most iconic padel venues across the globe.
