Hiscox announced as title sponsor of the inaugural Padel Irish Open in Limerick

The Padel Irish Open has announced Hiscox as the official Title Sponsor of the 2025 tournament, set to take place at Padel LK in Limerick November 12-16.

This partnership represents a major milestone for the sport in Ireland, with Hiscox becoming the first-ever title sponsor of a professional padel event in the country.

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The inaugural Hiscox Padel Irish Open, organised by ForeFront Sports and the Padel Federation of Ireland, in partnership with Padel LK, is an official stop on the Cupra FIP Tour, the International Padel Federation's (FIP) global circuit of padel tournaments.

It’s set to attract top-tier international players alongside Ireland’s best talent. With the sport of padel rapidly gaining momentum across the nation, the addition of a globally recognised brand like Hiscox as title sponsor underscores both the growth and the future potential of the sport in Ireland.

Speaking on the recent announcement, Richard O’Dwyer, Managing Director of Hiscox Ireland, said: "We’re incredibly proud to be the Title Sponsor of the inaugural Hiscox Padel Irish Open. At Hiscox Ireland, we’re passionate about supporting innovation and ambition—values that padel embodies as it continues to grow across the country.

This partnership marks an exciting moment not just for the sport, but for the wider community of players, fans, and organisers driving its momentum. We look forward to seeing the energy and enthusiasm this event brings to Limerick and to the
growing padel scene in Ireland."

Cian Branagan, CEO of ForeFront Group, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Hiscox as the title sponsor of the Padel Irish Open. Their support marks a huge step forward, not only for this event but for the development of the sport nationally.

Securing a partner of this calibre demonstrates the growing recognition of padel and its potential in Ireland. With the backing of Hiscox, we can continue building this event year on year, with the ambition of establishing it as one of the leading
tournaments in Europe."

The partnership is an important step forward in raising the profile of padel on the national stage. The Hiscox Padel Irish Open is expected to draw top players from around Europe, along with national talent, spectators, sponsors, and media attention.

Further announcements, including player entry, ticketing, and event activations, will follow in the coming weeks.