The historic sporting rivalry between Great Britain and the United States is set to expand into the world of padel with the launch of the inaugural Anglo-American Padel Cup. This prestigious tournament, scheduled for May 2025, will take place at the renowned Padel Haus in New York City. As a new addition to the long list of storied sports competitions between the two nations, the event promises to be an exciting showcase of top-level padel talent across various age categories.
A New Era for Padel in the UK and US
Set against the backdrop of a 173-year-old sporting rivalry that includes famous events like tennis’ Davis and Wightman Cups and golf’s Ryder and Walker Cups, the Anglo-American Padel Cup represents the latest evolution of athletic competition between the two nations. The cup will feature top-tier male and female athletes from both countries, competing in the Open, 40s, 50s, and 60s divisions. Each team will consist of four players per category, ensuring that fans will witness high-level matches across a range of experience levels.
The cup, which alternates hosting locations between the two nations, will debut at Padel Haus in New York in 2025, with London slated to host the tournament in 2026. Padel enthusiasts and casual fans alike will have the opportunity to witness what promises to be a compelling battle between two countries that are relatively new to the sport but rapidly gaining ground.
The Visionaries Behind the Anglo-American Cup
The Anglo-American Padel Cup is the brainchild of Bill Ullman and Ben Nichols, both of whom have lived in the UK and the US. Their shared passion for the deep-seated sporting rivalry between these nations, combined with their experience in the padel industry, drove them to create this exciting new event. In a joint statement, Ullman and Nichols said, “Given the historic sporting rivalry between our two nations, we realized that we were sitting on a fascinating twist in this most storied of sporting duals… We decided that with the Cup, we could create a fantastic new slice of Anglo-American sporting history through the lens of the world’s fastest-growing sport.”
Their vision is to build a tournament that highlights the growing popularity of padel in both countries and strengthens the cultural and sporting bonds between the UK and the US.
Padel Haus to Host the Inaugural Event
Padel Haus, one of New York’s premier padel venues, will serve as the perfect stage for this landmark event. Santiago Gomez, CEO and Founder of Padel Haus, expressed his excitement about hosting the inaugural Anglo-American Padel Cup: “Britain and America’s long-standing sporting history needs no introduction, and so I am thrilled that Padel Haus has been chosen to host this landmark tournament which comes at a time of immense growth for the sport across the United States.”
With its state-of-the-art facilities and prime location in New York, Padel Haus is set to offer a world-class experience for both players and spectators.
What to Expect in the Anglo-American Cup 2025
The tournament will feature 64 players across both men’s and women’s divisions, competing over the course of two days. Teams will battle it out in a format that encourages competition across all age groups, offering an inclusive yet highly competitive atmosphere. The winners of the event will earn a coveted spot in the padel history books as the first champions of the Anglo-American Padel Cup.
In the coming months, further details about team captains and additional event specifics will be announced. Interested participants and sponsors are encouraged to reach out to the event management team to learn more about how to get involved.
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