An important milestone for the sport in the UK is reached as the first Anglo American Padel Cup begins in London. 64 top players from the United States and Great Britain will compete in the two-day event, which will be held at Padel Hub North London, in both the Open and Age Group divisions. It is being heralded as the most important event in British padel history and is the first team-format matchup of its sort between the two countries.
Honoring a Rivalry Across the Atlantic
Although the competition is based on a 174-year-old athletic rivalry between the US and the UK, cooperation is just as important as competition. The Anglo American Padel Cup serves as a testament to the swift expansion of padel in both nations as well as the cultural connections that continue to influence their respective sports cultures.
Rapid Development in the US and the UK
With more than 1,500 courts currently in use, Padel’s growth in the UK has surpassed forecasts for 2026. Every month, about 50,000 new players are drawn to the sport. The number of courts in the US has doubled in the last 12 months, and industry projections indicate that by 2030, there may be up to 10,000 courts across the country.
Industry Assistance and Upcoming Initiatives
Leading padel companies Playtomic and Babolat are co-title sponsors of the tournament. The program now has a network of transatlantic partners, which strengthens the sport’s expanding cultural and commercial influence. In order to honor and promote padel on both sides of the Atlantic, the organizers have confirmed that the Anglo American Padel Cup will become a yearly event, with the US and the UK taking turns hosting.