Padel tournament held at John Charles in Leeds.
Leeds October Open 2026 is coming to John Charles on Sunday 25 October, a padel tournament held right here in Leeds. If you've been following the sport's growth in the city, this is one of the dates to keep in mind for the autumn.
For those who aren't yet familiar, padel is a bit of a hybrid: it's played on a court smaller than a tennis court, enclosed by glass walls that you can play off, and with rackets that look like oversized table tennis bats. It's faster and more social than tennis, and it's been picking up a lot of ground across the UK lately. This tournament brings that to Leeds, with the action taking place at John Charles, one of the city's main sports hubs.
It's a padel tournament, so the day is built around the matches themselves, with players competing across the courts. Whether you're a regular player looking to see how the local scene stacks up or you've just started picking up a racket and want to see the game played properly, it's a good chance to get a feel for the sport in person. The tournament is open to the local padel community, and the focus is on the competition on the day.
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It all goes down on Sunday 25 October at John Charles, so you've got the whole weekend to get sorted before it kicks off.
