The LTA Padel National Championships return for their second edition this weekend, October 1-4, hosted at Rocket Padel in Bristol. This prestigious tournament features top-tier domestic talent competing for a total prize pool of £10,400 and crucial LTA ranking points.
Tournament Highlights and Key Contenders
The event showcases competitive draws across multiple categories, including Men’s and Women’s Open divisions, as well as Senior categories for players aged 40, 50, and 60. Spectators can attend the action in Bristol free of charge, with tickets available closer to the event date, or follow the matches live via the Onside TV YouTube channel.
The tournament features several notable storylines and favorites to watch as the competition unfolds:
- Women’s Open Favorites: Aimee Gibson and Catherine Rose enter the tournament as the top seeds and clear favorites to defend their title, coming off a successful performance at the FIP World Cup European qualifiers.
- Women’s Open Challengers: Laura Jackson and Rosie Quirk are positioned as the second seeds, sitting at the opposite end of the draw from the defending champions.
- Men’s Open Contenders: Defending champions Louie Harris and Alex Loughlan are back to protect their title, though they face a highly competitive field.
- Key Men’s Pairing: GB No. 1 Christian Medina Murphy is set to compete alongside his partner, Alfonso Patacho, representing a significant threat in the men’s draw.
- Senior Categories: Beyond the open divisions, the tournament includes dedicated draws for O40, O50, and O60 age groups for both men and women.
- Junior Expansion: A new addition to the calendar for 2026 is the LTA Junior Padel Nationals, which is scheduled to take place at Just Padel in Derby from October 29-30.
Whether you are attending in person at Rocket Padel or tuning in via the digital broadcast, the 2026 Championships serve as a definitive showcase for the current state of elite padel in Great Britain.
