UK Padel Convention Returns for 2026 with UK's Biggest and Most Ambitious Event to Date

Now in its second year, the UK's defining padel industry event returns on 4th November at The Padel Club, Gloucester Quays, with over 50 exhibitors, a new startup and innovation zone, and 1,250 attendees expected.

The UK Padel Convention has confirmed it will return for 2026 on Wednesday 4th November, once again bringing together the full breadth of the UK padel industry under one roof. Set to be the largest edition yet, the event will take place at The Padel Club, Gloucester Quays, with approximately 1,250 attendees expected, representing brands, operators, investors, suppliers, facility developers, and industry professionals from across the country.

As the only event in the UK where the entire padel ecosystem convenes in a single space, the Convention has quickly established itself as an essential fixture in the industry calendar. The 2026 edition builds directly on the momentum of a sold-out 2025 event, with a more expansive format, new features, and greater capacity to match the sport's rapid growth.

What's New in 2026

This year's event introduces a brand-new startup and innovation zone, providing a dedicated platform for emerging businesses and technologies shaping the future of padel. The exhibitor roster has expanded to more than 50 companies, while the programme has been strengthened with additional showcase elements, interactive community experiences, and an improved panel stage featuring a wider slate of industry-leading speakers and international voices.

Those who attended in 2025 know what was achieved. In 2026, the Convention intends to go further.

Industry Voices

“The UK Padel Convention 2025 did a great job of bringing padel brands, businesses and investors together under one roof. A well organised event that brought together a host of insightful speakers and supported the padel community to connect and learn from each other.”

Sam Kemp, Managing Director of Operations, Tournaments & Events, R3 Sport

“It was fantastic to attend the UK’s first ever padel convention and see the entire UK padel ecosystem brought together under one roof. From brands and booking systems to architects and merchandise, all the key players in the industry were there. If you’re going to attend one industry padel event in 2026, this is the one to be at.”

Pep Stonor, Founder, Empower Padel

“Energetic and reliable team, focussed on excelling the padel industry both commercially and passionately. 2025 was a fantastically well attended convention, with a buzzing community, from which we built on new and existing relationships.”

Maximillian Holloway, Director, MRH Sport Ltd

“There’s no doubt that the UK Padel Convention 2025 has been a success. It’s incredible to see how quickly padel is growing in the UK. The convention will play an important role in bringing together all parts of the padel industry and helping to guide that growth in a more structured and sustainable way.”

Guillermo Del Grosso, Operations Manager, NAC Club

Tickets

Tickets go on sale on Friday 1st May. With the 2025 event having sold out in full, early purchase is strongly advised. TPD members will receive access to discounted tickets and exhibitor stands via a private code communicated directly to them.

Partnership Opportunities

A limited number of partnership and sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2026 Convention. These represent direct access to the most concentrated gathering of padel industry decision-makers in the UK: brands, operators, investors, suppliers, and facility developers in a single venue, for a single day.

The 2025 event generated over 1.1 million impressions, and continues to grow. For organisations seeking meaningful brand exposure, industry positioning, and face-to-face engagement with the people driving UK padel forward, the Convention is the most efficient and impactful platform available. Partnership availability is limited and allocated selectively.

Driving the Industry Forward

Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United Kingdom, and the Convention exists to ensure that growth is purposeful, connected, and commercially strong. By uniting every corner of the ecosystem, from grassroots operators to global brands, it provides the infrastructure for an industry that is still finding its shape. The 2026 event is the most significant edition yet, and the clearest signal yet of where UK padel is heading.

Tickets are released on Friday 1st May. Given that the 2025 event sold out, early registration is recommended. Register your interest now at: www.thepadeldirectory.co.uk/register/the-uk-padel-convention

For partnership and sponsorship enquiries, contact george@thepadeldirectory.co.uk

www.thepadeldirectory.co.uk/register/the-uk-padel-convention

EVENT DETAILS

Date:  Wednesday 4th November 2026

Venue:  The Padel Club, Gloucester Quays

Expected Attendance:  1,250

Tickets on sale:  Friday 1st May 2026

Website:  www.thepadeldirectory.co.uk/register/the-uk-padel-convention

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