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 3rd-9th August 2026 at a venue to be announced in early 2026.
As the fastest growing sport in the UK and around the world, with over 400,000+ amateur players and over 1000+ courts in the UK, the introduction of the Premier Padel P1 London will be one of Premier Padel’s most high-profile new market entries.
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 their 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.
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.”
Scott Lloyd, CEO, Lawn Tennis Association (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.”
Fans can register their interest to receive early ticket access and event information https://premierpadel.com/2026-announcements
