Evelyn Partners Padel Cup 2026: Smash hit City tournament set to return Sponsored The Evelyn Partners Padel Cup is back next month, when top City of London firms will vie for the title on a day of coaching clinics, camaraderie and competition. City firms are no stranger to friendly competition, although usually it involves trading floors, pitch decks and spreadsheets. Next month they will be doing battle in [...]
London Sports Festival Extends Padel at Hay’s Galleria Following Continued Demand Sponsored Central London Alliance has announced that the hugely popular London Sports Festival padel court at Hay’s Galleria has been extended until 18 October, giving even more people the opportunity to experience one of the world’s fastest-growing sports in one of London’s most iconic riverside destinations. Originally scheduled to conclude in August, the extension follows continued [...]
How padel courts became a must-have for upscale hotels and members’ clubs Sport Business Professional padel is having its moment in the London sun this week as the capital plays host to an event on the top-tier Premier Padel tour for the first time. The driving force behind its recent stratospheric growth not just in the UK but across Europe, the Middle East and North America, however, is its [...]
Padel chief: A sport which succeeds in London gets noticed around the world July 31, 2026 Ahead of the London Premier Padel P1 in August Luigi Carraro makes the case for the capital and why sport loves the city. What I have always loved about London is that it knows a sport worth watching when it sees one. The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games was no better example of that [...]
VVV Sports eyes Nasdaq listing after £5m raise for US expansion May 26, 2026 London-listed VVV Sports, believed to be the only public pure-play vehicle for investing in padel and pickleball, is planning to join Nasdaq later this year. The company, founded by British entrepreneur Jonathan Rowland, will retain its place on the Aquis stock exchange but is seeking a dual listing as it expands its US footprint. Before [...]
Padel’s growth phase is largely behind it, so what comes next? April 10, 2026 Padel hasn’t taken off in the UK by accident. It has grown quickly because it arrived at exactly the right moment. Like many sports, it benefited from Covid-19. At a time when people were looking for ways to stay active and social, padel offered something simple: it was easy to pick up, played in small [...]
What’s on in April April 9, 2026 April in London is packed with things to do and Central London Alliance is here to guide you through it all. From seasonal events and sporting highlights to exciting activities, this is your monthly guide to the very best the city has to offer. Whether you’re a lifelong Londoner or discovering the capital for the [...]
Exclusive: Olympia to host Premier Padel Tour London leg April 8, 2026 Olympia will today be confirmed as the host venue for the Premier Padel Tour, as it heads to London for the first time this year. City AM revealed in December that the Kensington site was the front runner to host the tournament, which has the support of the Lawn Tennis Association. The event – known [...]