Rocket Padel, the UK’s leading indoor padel operator, confirmed to host competition at its newest location in Beckton
National Federations LTA and USPA confirm support as LTA to serve as Event Officiator and USPA officially endorses Cup
Wednesday 26th March, London, UK: The Anglo American Padel Cup and Rocket Padel are excited to announce that the inaugural edition of the competition will take place at Rocket Padel’s soon-to-open fourth UK club in October 2025.
The National Padel Federations of Great Britain and the United States have also pledged their support, with the LTA confirmed as Officiator and the USPA officially endorsing the Cup.
The eagerly-anticipated Cup will be hosted at Rocket Padel Beckton, which is set to become London’s leading lifestyle padel venue. Upon its opening this spring, the club will boast five state-of-the-art indoor courts, three outdoor courts, a full-service gym, a bar and café for post-game relaxation, and wellness features including saunas and cold plunge pools, as well as a second floor viewing platform.
Building on the rich 150-plus year history of sporting competition between the UK and US––and following in the vein of the original America’s Cup, Ryder Cup and Davis Cup–– the Anglo American Padel Cup will be the latest chapter of this famous sports rivalry.
The Cup will feature elite competitors from both nations, contesting across four Categories of play—Open, 40s, 50s, and 60s—with equal representation across men’s and women’s teams.
British Men’s Captain and LTA Number 1 Men’s Player, Rafa Vega expressed his excitement: “I am excited to be captaining the Britain’s Men’s team in the Open category of what promises to be a hugely exciting debut Anglo American Padel Cup. To have the opportunity to lead the British Men’s team against our American counterparts, at a home club such as Rocket Padel Beckton will be a moment of pride. I’m excited to compete and, together, we will be aiming to secure victory for Britain in the inaugural competition.”
British Women’s Captain and LTA Number 1, Eloise Tait added: “I’m so proud to captain the women’s team for the first-ever Anglo American Padel Cup at Rocket Padel Beckton. It’s a huge moment for British padel, and being part of this historic event is an honour. It’s an exciting time for the sport, and I can’t wait to work with our US partners to help grow padel on a global scale!”
Following the 2025 Cup debut in the UK, the next edition will travel to the US, further cementing the long-standing transatlantic rivalry between the two nations and thereafter will rotate back and forth between the countries for years to come.
Rocket Padel Founder & Chief Commercial Officer, Sebastian Gordon said: “We’re excited to host the inaugural Anglo-American Cup at our newest club, Beckton later this year. It’s a privilege to welcome the top padel talent from both Britain and America. We can’t wait to showcase this incredible tournament to London’s passionate padel fans this October!”
Tom Murray, Head of Padel at the LTA said: "The LTA is proud to support the inaugural Anglo American Cup by providing Officials for this landmark tournament. This event marks the beginning of an exciting transatlantic rivalry, reflecting the rapid growth of padel in both Britain and the United States. It presents a fantastic opportunity to showcase the talent of Britain’s male and female players as they compete against their American counterparts while also inspiring future generations to carry this rivalry forward for years to come.”
Scott Colebourne, Chief Executive Officer of the USPA said: “The USPA is pleased to endorse this event and recognises its potential importance to the growth of padel in the USA and Britain. The USPA seeks to showcase our elite athletes in important international competitions around the world. We expect the Anglo American Padel Cup to become a permanent fixture of international padel competitions.”
Anglo-American Padel Cup Co-Founders Bill Ullman, Joelle Quinn and Ben Nichols, said: “We are delighted that Rocket Padel is hosting the inaugural Anglo American Padel Cup. We could not be partnering with a better venue to host the best American and British padel players. We are excited to organise an event that unites cultures, showcases elite talent across generations, and writes a fresh page in our shared sporting rivalry and history.”
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About The Anglo American Padel Cup
The first annual Anglo American Padel Cup will debut at Rocket Padel Beckton in London from 10–11 October 2025, with next year’s edition set to be hosted in the USA. The tournament will showcase the finest talent from both nations, featuring four players (2 pairs) in each category—Open, 40s, 50s, and 60s—for men and women. The Cup is the brainchild of Bill Ullman, Ben Nichols and Joelle Quinn, whose passion for padel and experiences living and working in both the US and the UK inspired the creation of this event.
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About Rocket Padel:
Rocket Padel is a Scandinavian-born brand creating a foundation for the growth of padel in the UK with Britain’s first major padel venues. As one of Europe's leading padel operators, Rocket Padel offers cutting-edge indoor padel clubs through a fusion of padel and lifestyle. Rocket Padel is not just a club; it's a movement, a community, and a commitment to making padel more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
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