The Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic Returns for a Third Successive Year at The Hurlingham Club

Floating Court at The Hurlingham Club

The Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic returned to The Hurlingham Club this month for its third edition, delivering two days of world-class padel, outstanding hospitality and an atmosphere that once again set the event apart as one of the most compelling fixtures on the London sporting calendar.

As founding partners of the Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic, TTB Sport created the event with a clear vision: to build something that brought together the very best of sport, hospitality and partnership in a setting worthy of all three. Three years on, that vision has never felt more fully realised. Seeing the calibre of players, partners, suppliers, clients and guests that the event now attracts, and the community that has formed around it, is something the whole TTB Sport team is immensely proud of.

Alfred Dunhill Padel Cup Trophy

The week got underway on the eve of the tournament with the official partner draw at The Franklin Hotel, where guests gathered for an evening of drinks and the ceremony that determined the groups and order of play for the days ahead. It was a fitting start which was relaxed, celebratory and a testament to the community that has grown up around the event since its inaugural edition.

Competition then got underway at the Hurlingham across two full days of play, with teams competing across the Trophy, Plate and Pro Celebrity formats. The tournament's floating padel court, a signature feature now in its third year, returned once again, creating a premium playing and viewing experience directly on the water. Amateur teams arrived prepared, coached and competitive, bringing an energy throughout that added to the occasion at every stage.

Fernando Belasteguín - the G.O.A.T. of Padel

The professional and celebrity line-up for 2026 was the strongest the event has seen. Argentinian icon Fernando Belasteguín (Bela) padel's world number one for 16 years and widely regarded as the greatest player the sport has produced featured prominently, bringing a level of quality to the courts that underlined the tournament's growing reputation. He was joined by a celebrity field that included comedian Michael McIntyre, rugby star Joe Marler, cricketing greats Sir Andrew Strauss and Michael Vaughan, Formula 2 racing driver Bianca Bustamante and tennis icon Judy Murray, a line-up that reflected the breadth and ambition of an event that continues to attract some of the biggest names across sport and entertainment.

Off the court, the hospitality was exceptional from start to finish. Social Pantry and Cubitt House jointly delivered the catering across both days, with Maison Mirabeau and Gusbourne providing wine and drinks throughout. The Endless Lunch, presented by Mirabeau, was once again a centrepiece of the experience, a setting in which partners, guests and players came together across the course of the day.

L-R: Sam Billings, Jason Manford, Joe Marler, Michael MacIntyre

The 2026 edition welcomed a strong partner group. dunhill returned as title partner as did Evelyn Partners continuing as official banking partner for a third consecutive year. IWC Schaffhausen served as timing partner, Mercedes-Benz made their debut as a supporting partner, and Wilson joined the event as official racquet and ball partner. Estrella Galicia, Fever-Tree, Fortnum & Mason, Gusbourne, Maison Mirabeau, Peter Millar and Waterdrop were among the supporting suppliers who contributed to the overall experience.

As in previous years, the Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic raised funds for its two charity partners, Laureus Sport for Good and the Hurlingham Foundation, continuing a commitment that has been central to the event's identity since day one.

The third edition of the Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic was the best yet.

Planning for 2027 is already underway...