24 Hour Tennis Marathon, 2027

JOIN US IN 2027 FOR THE ULTIMATE TENNIS FUNDRAISING EXPERIENCE

Over 30 current and former British tennis stars are coming together at the National Tennis Centre for an extraordinary 24 hour challenge: to raise vital awareness and funds for disability tennis. But they can’t do it alone — they need opponents. They need YOU!

Why Take Part?

Play Where Your Tennis Idols Train

Your team will have the once in a life time opportunity to play on the same courts where the likes of Andy Murray, Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu have honed their skills, at the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton.

Test Yourself Against British Tennis Stars

GB Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup players will join you on the court during your 4-hour slot for an inspiring and memorable chance to test your skills against British players of past and present. In previous years we’ve been joined by Tim Henman, Jack Draper, Joe Salisbury and many, many more!

Learn About Disability Sport

This unique event offers the chance to learn more about how easily tennis can be adapted for everyone to enjoy. You’ll have the chance to try different versions of tennis such as wheelchair tennis, sensory activities and blind tennis.

Make Tennis More Inclusive in Your Community

By playing the sport that you love, you will be raising funds to expand our disability tennis programmes in your community, meaning you’ll be giving back to people within your area.

VENUE: National Tennis Centre, Roehampton, London

When: Saturday 20th - Sunday 21st February 2027

Event Facts

• There is availability for 12 fundraising teams to take part in the event

• Each team will be allocated a 4-hour slot between midday Saturday and midday Sunday (midday-4pm, 4pm-8pm, 8pm-midnight, midnight-4am, 4am-8am, 8am-midday). There are two teams taking part in every 4 hour slot.

• Teams: You can have as many players as you like in your team. We suggest 8 players so that everyone gets some good court time over the 4 hours. It’s up to you but remember, more players = more active fundraisers!!

• The Fundraising goal for each team is £5,000. A minimum of £2,000 to be raised 6 weeks before the event

• Reach your fundraising team target and we will deliver a Pro Open Day at your venue with masterclasses, Q&A’s and more! PLUS there are rewards for the top 3 individual fundraisers and the highest fundraising team!

To secure your team now (event is limited to 12 teams), email Clare Appleby at clare@brightideasfortennis.org or call 07980 954310

Your fundraising efforts will help us to expand our I Play 30 inclusive tennis programme

This event gives you and your team the chance to learn about the power of inclusion through tennis.

Your team will share the court with participants from our I Play 30 disability programme -experiencing firsthand how sport brings people together and how the life-changing skills taught through tennis can benefit so many people.

Funds raised during the 24 hour tennis marathon will go towards running free weekly inclusive tennis sessions across the UK. You’ll help bring tennis to those who otherwise wouldn’t have the chance to play – especially children with learning, physical and sensory disabilities.

These sessions are run by trained coaches and supported by volunteers at over 150 venues across the UK, using specialist equipment and adaptive formats that make tennis accessible to all.

watch VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS!

The 24hr Tennis Marathon is about fundraising to provide opportunities within tennis for those that are less fortunate.

Tim Henman, former British number 1, Bright Ideas for Tennis Ambassador

Studies show regular tennis participation helps *:

It has been proven that taking part in tennis activities help in many ways including improving motor skills and coordination, reducing anxiety and increasing emotional regulation. It also helps to boost confidence and build self-esteem, all while building essential life skills and new friendships.

* Survey conducted for Bright Ideas for Tennis by DR. REECE PATEL (CANTAB) AND DR. KHALIL SAADEH (CANTAB)

The Impact of Your Fundraising Efforts...

The funds raised will help us to provide specific disability training to more coaches and volunteers

We’ll be able to link additional local clubs linked with SEN schools to give opportunity to those who wouldn’t ordinarily get the chance to learn or play tennis