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Premier Padel London P1 2026

August 3–9 · Olympia London, Kensington · €479,068 prize pool

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€479,068
🇬🇧 A First for British Padel

Premier Padel makes history. For the first time, a Premier Padel P1 comes to the United Kingdom — the biggest top-tier professional padel event London has ever hosted, staged inside the iconic Olympia London Grand Hall. €479,068 is on the line, and it arrives straight off the back of Málaga P1 — where Arturo Coello & Agustín Tapia lifted the title, and Gemma Triay & Delfina Brea claimed the women's crown. Britain's fastest-growing racket sport meets the world's best players.

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London arrives one week after Málaga — momentum meets a brand-new market

Galán & Chingotto arrive as the 2026 Race for #1 leaders, defending that spot against a Coello & Tapia pairing that just won Málaga and carries the tour's loudest momentum into London.

Fresh off Málaga

Coello/Tapia & Triay/Brea arrive as champions

What's at stake in London

€26,000/player (men) · €17,000/player (women) to the winners

Next big stop

Paris Major in September — the next equal-pay event

Tournament Overview

Premier Padel London P1 2026 runs August 3–9, 2026 at Olympia London in Kensington, west London. As a P1 event — the second-highest tier on the Premier Padel tour — the tournament offers €479,068 in total prize money, with men's winners earning €26,000 per player and women's winners €17,000 per player — a 53% pay gap that runs through every round of the draw.

The First Premier Padel P1 in the United Kingdom

London P1 2026 is a landmark event: the first Premier Padel P1 ever held in the United Kingdom, and the biggest professional padel tournament London has ever hosted. It arrives at exactly the right moment — padel has become the fastest-growing racket sport in Britain, with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) investing heavily in courts and grassroots programmes across the country over the past several years. A P1 in London brings the world's best players to a market that has been building an appetite for the sport for years.

What is a P1 Tournament?

The P1 designation represents the second-highest tier of Premier Padel events, below only Majors. P1 events feature:

  • €479,068 total prize pool — nearly double that of P2 events
  • Large main draws — up to 48 men's pairs and 28 women's pairs, plus qualifying
  • Higher FIP ranking points than P2 events
  • All top players are expected to compete

Straight After Málaga P1

London follows immediately after Málaga P1, where Coello/Tapia won the men's title and Triay/Brea took the women's crown. Both pairs carry that momentum into a brand-new market, while Galán/Chingotto arrive defending their spot at the top of the 2026 Race for #1. London is also a rare stop off the CEST clock — the tournament runs on BST (UTC+1), one hour behind most of the rest of the European swing.

  1. Mon · Aug 3

    Qualifying

    Qualifying round — 48 men's + 28 women's pairs plus qualifiers in London

  2. Tue · Aug 4

    Main Draw Begins

    Main draw action begins — the first Premier Padel P1 matches ever played in the UK

  3. Wed · Aug 5

    R32 — Round of 32

    Round of 32 continues

  4. Thu · Aug 6

    R16 — Round of 16

    Men's + women's round of 16

  5. Fri · Aug 7

    QF — Quarter-finals

    Men's + women's quarter-finals

  6. Sat · Aug 8

    SF — Semi-finals

    Men's & women's semi-finals at Olympia London

  7. Sun · Aug 9

    Final

    Men's & women's finals — FREE on Premier Padel YouTube

Schedule is provisional and subject to change — check the official FIP event page closer to the date.

Draw Size & Format

Men's Draw

Main Draw48 pairs
Plus qualifyingYes

Women's Draw

Main Draw28 pairs
Plus qualifyingYes

Prize Money Breakdown & the P1 Pay Gap

Premier Padel London P1 2026 offers €479,068 in total prize money. Men's winners take home €26,000 per player; women's winners earn €17,000 per player. Same tournament, same week, same venue — but men are paid 53% more than women for winning. The gap is identical at every other Premier Padel P1 in 2026 (Málaga, Valencia, Riyadh) and runs through every single round of the draw. Equal pay only exists at the four Majors and the Finals Barcelona.

RoundMen / pairMen / playerWomen / pairWomen / player
Winner€52,000€26,000€34,000€17,000
Final€28,600€14,300€18,700€9,350
Semi-final€15,600€7,800€10,200€5,100
Quarter-final€10,400€5,200€6,800€3,400
Round of 16€6,188€3,094€4,038€2,019
Round of 32€3,500€1,750€2,018€1,009
Total Prize Pool€479,068

Per pair = combined prize for the team. Per player = what each individual takes home. View live earnings on the London P1 2026 tournament page →

Tax on Prize Money in the UK: Withholding & the Foreign Entertainers Unit

The UK taxes non-resident athletes on UK-source prize money. Payments are subject to withholding by HMRC's Foreign Entertainers Unit, typically an initial 20% deduction on account at the time of payment. A player's final tax liability can rise as high as the 45% additional rate depending on their residency status and any applicable tax treaty between the UK and their home country. That makes London a notably higher-tax stop on the calendar than the tax-free Gulf events.

20%

Initial withholding on account

Up to 45%

Possible final liability (additional rate)

Treaty-dependent

Final net take-home varies by player

Compare tax rates at every Premier Padel tournament in our complete tax-by-country guide →

What to watch

Three storylines at London P1

Men's draw

Coello & Tapia bring Málaga momentum to a new market

Fresh off winning Málaga P1, the world's top pair carries the tour's loudest momentum into London. Galán & Chingotto arrive defending their 2026 Race for #1 lead, while Lebrón & Augsburger, beaten Málaga finalists, arrive looking to go one better.

Coello career earnings →
Women's draw

Triay & Brea: Málaga champions, Race #1

Gemma Triay and Delfina Brea head to London as reigning Málaga champions and leaders of the women's 2026 Race for #1. Paula Josemaría & Bea González, and Sánchez & Ustero are among the pairs looking to stop them.

Triay career earnings →
The occasion

Padel's biggest UK moment yet

London P1 marks the first Premier Padel P1 ever staged in the United Kingdom, inside the historic Olympia London Grand Hall. It arrives as padel has become the fastest-growing racket sport in Britain, with the LTA backing courts and participation across the country — a genuine test of whether the world tour can take root in a new market.

See the full prize breakdown ↓

Key Players to Watch

London P1 arrives one week after Málaga, bringing the tour's form players to a brand-new stage in front of a growing British padel audience.

Men's Draw

Arturo Coello

The world number one arrives fresh off winning Málaga P1. Coello's relentless intensity and clinical finishing make him the man to beat wherever the tour goes next.

Agustín Tapia

Coello's partner and the most dangerous shot-maker in the sport. Tapia's magic and court coverage carried Málaga — London is the next stop to defend that form.

Alejandro Galán

Leads the 2026 Race for #1 alongside Chingotto. Galán arrives in London defending that spot against the tour's in-form pair.

Federico Chingotto

Galán's partner in the 2026 Race for #1. Chingotto's defensive brilliance means no lead is ever safe against them.

Juan Lebrón

Beaten Málaga finalist alongside Augsburger. Lebrón's devastating net presence makes him a threat at any P1, and he'll want redemption in London.

Leandro Augsburger

Lebrón's Málaga finalist partner, part of one of the tour's form pairs heading into London.

Women's Draw

Gemma Triay

Málaga champion and Race #1. Triay's composure and tactical intelligence make her the player to beat in London.

Delfina Brea

Triay's Málaga-winning partner, arriving in London as one half of the women's Race leaders.

Paula Josemaría

One of the most consistent players in women's padel, always among the favourites to challenge in a final wherever the tour travels.

Beatriz González

Paula's regular partner and a proven finals performer looking to make an impression in London.

Ariana Sánchez

Consistently one of the best players on tour, bringing composure and match craft to a competitive London draw.

Andrea Ustero

Sánchez's partner, part of one of the tour's most dangerous women's pairs on their day.

Venue & Location: Olympia London

Olympia London is one of Britain's most iconic event spaces — a Victorian exhibition hall in Kensington, west London, built in 1886 and famed for its vast glass-and-iron Grand Hall. Having hosted everything from motor shows to concerts and exhibitions over more than a century, it now takes on a new chapter as the stage for the first Premier Padel P1 ever held in the United Kingdom. The venue sits a short journey from central London and is well served by both Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

Tournament Details

  • Category: P1 (Premier 1)
  • Venue: Olympia London — the Grand Hall
  • Prize Pool: €479,068
  • Dates: August 3–9, 2026

About London

  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Location: Kensington, west London
  • Timezone: BST (UTC+1)
  • Airports: Heathrow & Gatwick

How to Watch Premier Padel London 2026

Streaming Options

Premier Padel YouTube

Free live streaming of all main court matches with commentary. No subscription required.

FIP TV

The official International Padel Federation streaming platform with comprehensive coverage.

Schedule Tips

  • Time zone: BST (UTC+1)
  • Continental Europe viewers: 1 hour ahead of London
  • Latin America viewers: 4–5 hours behind BST
  • Final: Sunday August 9

Latest Earnings

Earnings will appear here once the tournament starts on August 4. Check back during and after the event for live prize money data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Premier Padel London P1 2026?
Premier Padel London P1 2026 runs from August 3 to August 9, 2026 at Olympia London in Kensington, west London. Qualifying is Monday August 3, the main draw begins August 4, Round of 32 is August 5, Round of 16 is August 6, quarter-finals August 7, semi-finals August 8, and both men's and women's finals are on Sunday August 9.
How much is the London P1 2026 prize money?
The total prize pool for Premier Padel London P1 2026 is €479,068, split unequally between men and women. Men's winners earn €26,000 per player (€52,000 per pair); women's winners earn €17,000 per player (€34,000 per pair) — a 53% gap. Finalists: €14,300 (men) vs €9,350 (women). Semi-finalists: €7,800 vs €5,100. Quarter-finalists: €5,200 vs €3,400. Round of 16: €3,094 vs €2,019. Round of 32: €1,750 vs €1,009.
Where is London P1 2026 played?
London P1 2026 is played at Olympia London, an iconic Victorian exhibition hall in Kensington, west London, built in 1886. The tournament takes over the Grand Hall — one of Britain's most recognisable event spaces, with its vast glass-and-iron roof. It is a short journey from central London and served by both Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
Why is London P1 2026 a historic event?
London P1 2026 is the first Premier Padel P1 tournament ever held in the United Kingdom — the biggest top-tier professional padel event London has hosted. It arrives as padel has become the fastest-growing racket sport in Britain, backed by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), which has invested heavily in courts and grassroots participation across the UK in recent years.
Who are the favourites at London P1 2026?
On the men's side, world #1 pair Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia arrive fresh off winning Málaga P1, carrying the tour's biggest momentum into a new market. Alejandro Galán and Federico Chingotto lead the 2026 Race for #1 and will look to defend that spot. Juan Lebrón and Leandro Augsburger, beaten Málaga finalists, are another leading threat. On the women's side, Gemma Triay and Delfina Brea come in as Málaga champions and Race #1, with Paula Josemaría/Beatriz González and Ariana Sánchez/Andrea Ustero also among the leading pairs.
Is the prize money equal for men and women at Premier Padel P1?
No. At London P1 2026, men's winners earn €26,000 per player while women's winners earn €17,000 — a 53% gap that runs through every round of the draw. Equal pay only exists at Premier Padel Majors and the Finals Barcelona. The next equal-pay event on the calendar is the Paris Major in September.
How to watch London P1 2026?
Premier Padel London P1 2026 is free to watch on the Premier Padel YouTube channel and FIP TV. All main court matches are streamed live with commentary. The tournament runs August 3–9, 2026, with finals day on Sunday August 9. All times are BST (UTC+1) — London is one hour behind Central European Summer Time, a rare non-CEST stop on the European swing.
What is the tax rate on prize money in the UK?
The UK taxes non-resident athletes on UK-source prize money. Payments are subject to withholding by HMRC's Foreign Entertainers Unit, typically an initial 20% deduction on account, with a player's final tax liability potentially rising as high as the 45% additional rate depending on residency status and any applicable tax treaty. This makes London a notably higher-tax stop than the tax-free Gulf events on the calendar — see our tax-by-country guide for the full comparison.

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