- Connect Padel Birmingham will be the location of Connect Padel UK’s very first Padel Club, situated at the home ground of Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club
- The state-of-the-art facility will open on Saturday, 26 July 2025
- The official Grand Opening and launch event will take place on Saturday, 2 August 2025, as part of the Birmingham Moseley Sporting Village Summer Sports Fest.
Connect Padel UK is thrilled to announce the launch of its first UK site at the historic Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club, bringing the fast-growing sport of Padel to the heart of south Birmingham.
L-R: Charlie Thomson, Lily James, Sasha Marmilic, Matthew Lodge.
Opening later this month, the new facility – Connect Padel Birmingham – will be open seven days a week and aims to become a dynamic hub for sport, social connection and community in Moseley and beyond. With its home at the city’s National League 1 rugby club, Connect Padel Birmingham will feature four high-quality panoramic courts fully covered by a canopy to ensure year-round playability.
Connect Padel Birmingham will offer professional coaching for beginners and advanced players, community-driven events, tournaments, and social leagues, plus accessible and inclusive programs to welcome new players. Off the court, players will also enjoy a stylish Clubhouse, complete with a reception, Pro Shop and a welcoming café area serving high-quality coffee for post-match downtime or casual catchups.
Launched last week, Connect Padel UK – backed by globally renowned British actress and producer, Lily James – is committed to making a lasting positive impact on the local community. The UK Padel Operator will commit 1,000 hours of free court access per year to schools and charities serving local disadvantaged communities in greater Birmingham – empowering people of all ages and abilities to connect through sport.
Connect Padel UK Founder, Charlie Thomson said: “We’re thrilled to launch Connect Padel UK in the West Midlands, unveiling Connect Padel Birmingham as our flagship venue.
“We’ve worked tirelessly to establish this exceptional facility, featuring four premium panoramic courts under a protective canopy for year-round enjoyment complemented by our clubhouse offering a welcoming space with a pro shop and café serving fantastic coffee.
“This is about more than just courts. It stands as a testament to our profound community commitment, creating a new hub for health, fun, and connection. Our pledge of 1,000 hours of free court time annually for local schools and charities is designed to break down barriers, enabling many across the community to experience the world’s fastest-growing sport.
“We’ve enjoyed a strong partnership with Birmingham Moseley Sporting Village and eagerly anticipate welcoming the people of Moseley and wider Birmingham to our new home.”
Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club, competing in National League 1, welcomes Connect Padel UK as the latest sports and recreational facility on Billesley Common, which will now be officially renamed ‘Birmingham Moseley Sporting Village’ – a destination where elite sport, community impact and corporate opportunity meet.
Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club CEO, Emma Wilkinson said: “The Birmingham Moseley Sporting Village is an ambitious, evolving multi-sport destination that brings together performance, participation and purpose.
“With a vision rooted in our 150-year legacy and a commitment to building a sustainable future, we are transforming our site into a vibrant, multi-use campus that connects elite sport with grassroots access, community development, and commercial partnership.
“Located just minutes from Birmingham city centre, the Sporting Village reflects our ambition to become a beacon for sport and wellbeing in the Midlands.
“With a unique mix of facilities – from our legacy beach volleyball courts from the 2022 Commonwealth Games to the newly launched Connect Padel Birmingham and inclusive formats such as walking rugby, bowls, darts and football – we are building something far greater than a matchday venue.”
The Grand Opening of Connect Padel Birmingham will take place on Saturday, 2 August 2025, as part of the Birmingham Moseley Sporting Village Summer Sports Fest. From 9.00am to 5.00pm, this action-packed family day will feature free Padel court time, professional coaching and equipment hire at Connect Padel Birmingham. The wider festival offers a live screening of the Third Test between the Lions and Australia, plus activities such as football, rugby, beach volleyball, as well as live music, inflatables and face-painting. The Club bar, a BBQ and street food stalls are also available, promising fun, food and sport all in one place.
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