The famous rivalry, reborn, through the world’s fastest growing sport.
10 - 11 October 2025
Rocket Padel Beckton, UK
What do the America’s Cup, Davis Cup, and Ryder Cup all have in common?
They all began as fiercely fought competition between two of the world’s most storied sporting nations––Great Britain and the United States of America.
For over 174 years, Britain and America have competed for the biggest prizes in sport. Now, however, a bold new chapter is about to unfold.
This October, the iconic transatlantic rivalry will take to the padel court for the first time as the inaugural Anglo-American Padel Cup descends on Rocket Padel Beckton in London. Two famous nations. One New Cup. A battle for padel supremacy begins.
About
Our inaugural Great Britain v United States annual Padel competition will debut at Rocket Padel Beckton in London in October 2025, with the United States preparing to host in 2026.
The first Annual Anglo-American Padel Cup will feature the best padel players in Britain and America acros Open, 40s, 50s and 60s categories for Men and Women.
The British and American teams will consist of four players (two teams) per category in both Men’s and Women’s competitions, with a total of 64 players participating at one of the UK’s newest, premium padel venues during two days of competition from 10th – 11th October 2025.
Rooted in rich sporting histories, both Great Britain and the United States bring their unique traditions to the forefront of the world’s fastest-growing sport – setting the stage for an unmissable tournament that promises to provide a unique twist on this most storied of sporting rivalries.
The Event
10 - 11 October 2025
Rocket Padel Beckton, London
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The Venue
Opening in Spring 2025, the 6,000 square foot Rocket Padel Beckton Club is set to be London’s leading lifestyle padel venue. Boasting five state-of-the-art indoor courts (with a 9-metre-high ceiling), three outdoor courts, a full-service gym, a bar and café with licensed options for post-game relaxation, and wellness features including saunas, cold plunge pools, modern changing rooms, and a second-floor viewing platform, the club will prove to be the ultimate venue of the first ever Cup.
“We couldn’t be partnering with a better venue to host the best American and British padel players for this much anticipated continuation of this historied sporting rivalry this October."
The Founders
The Anglo-American Padel Cup was established by three visionary founders who, having lived across both nations, brought a shared passion for British and American cultures.
Bill Ullman
President of the United States Padel Association
Bill is a seasoned professional in financial services, with extensive experience in investment management, investment banking, prime brokerage, FinTech, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). A passionate padel player and qualified coach, he also serves as the President of the United States Padel Association (USPA).
Ben Nichols
Founder CEO of Padel 22
Ben is a leading strategic sports communications and international relations professional whose career has taken him from the UK to the U.S. and the UAE to Canada, working with the likes of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Commonwealth Games, in Formula 1 and with the ATP-WTA Dubai Tennis Championships. An entrepreneurial figure, he has a proven track record of success for the world’s top sports series, leagues, events, teams, leaders, athletes, brands and media and today is one of the leading figures in the global padel movement.
Joelle Quinn
Strategic Marketing and Sponsorship
A passionate New York-based Anglophile, Joelle is a strategic marketing and development professional specializing in international sports, media, entertainment, travel and the environment. She is passionate about creating value for new sports, brands and businesses.
The Teams
“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 Cup. To have the opportunity to lead out the British Men’s team against our American counterparts, at a home club such as Rocket Padel Beckton will be a moment of massive pride.”
– Rafa Vega
British Men’s Captain and LTA Number 1 Men’s Player
Event Brief
Anglo American Padel Cup 2025
Date: Friday, October 9 – Saturday, October 10, 2025
08:00 – 22:00 each day (approximately)
Venue: Rocket Padel Beckton (Greater London),
Triumph Road, Central Beckton
Player Entry Fee: $US 750.00 or equivalent British Pounds Sterling
Our Partners
We are proud to have a number of partners who are supporting us in delivering this world-first event. Thanks to the following partners for their continued support.
The Anglo-American Padel Cup is one of a kind in the padel world, standing out as the first-ever annual competition to unite Great Britain and the USA in a shared sporting rivalry within the world’s fastest-growing sport, showcasing elite talent across multiple age categories.
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Address
Rocket Padel Beckton, London
Date
Friday 10th – Saturday 11th October 2025