Padel players across Scotland are due to take to the courts today, Saturday, 2 August, for Padethon 2025, a record-breaking 25-hour marathon of non-stop padel to raise funds for Right To Play UK, a global charity using sport and play to protect, educate and empower children facing adversity.
Now in its sixth edition, the Padethon has grown from a small local initiative at Hatton Sports Club into a major charity event with multiple venues, dozens of volunteers, and over 200 players taking part through the day and night.
This year marks a new milestone:
· 25 hours of continuous padel – a UK first at Hatton sports club, near Kirknewton.
· A fundraising target: £15,000+ for Right To Pla Live stream coverage throughout the event
· Live stream coverage throughout the night.
· Events including a South West v North East Exhibition match featuring Scotland’s top players, BBQ, and raffle
Organiser is Craig McBride, who said: “Padethon is all about community, challenge, and cause (and) we’re thrilled to be supporting Right To Play. Their 25th year of being there for children being very fitting for our aim of 25 hours of continuous play”
This year’s event is supported by local sponsors Twedex and The City Nursery, with all profits from food, drink, and merchandise going directly to the charity. Headline raffle prizes include a Málaga padel holiday, donated by Spanish Padel Tours.
The funds raised will go toward education and resilience-building programmes for children in someof the world’s most vulnerable communities.
Right To Play UK Executive Director Gillian McMahon said: “By taking on this challenge, the players and supporters will raise vital funds and awareness in support of Right To Play’s work protecting, educating and empowering children around the world using the power of play. Sport is a key part of Right To Play’s global programmes. In some of the world’s most challenging contexts, we use sport to help children build their confidence, support their learning and rise above adversity.
“The Padethon is a brilliant example of what happens when sport and purpose come together. We’re honoured to be this year’s charity partner and can’t wait to see the energy and generosity of the padel community in action.”
To donate or watch the livestream:
www.justgiving.com/page/padethon25
YouTube Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@Padethon
