National League
The National League is a team competition, giving over 25,000 players across Great Britain an opportunity to compete in regular matches in summer and winter leagues.
If you’re an adult player who wants to compete at either a county, regional or national level then our National League could be just for you.
Each tier works in a promotion and relegation structure with new teams entering at county level and working their way up to the national tennis competition.
In the National Tier, teams compete for the chance to reach the National League Finals, with prize money on offer for the top teams.
Anyone can enter a team and play in the Open and Seniors league competitions if they are part of an LTA registered venue.
The Open league men’s and women’s competitions take place in county, regional and national tiers, with teams of four players competing in a singles and doubles format. There are mens, womens and mixed Open events.
The Seniors events is a knock out competition regionalised in the early rounds. With the exception of the Over 30's and 35’s events, all matches are two pair doubles. Knock out rounds begin in April leading to a National Finals weekend held in November. The winners of the men’s and women’s events qualify for European Championships.
The Summer National Tennis League gets underway from March – check out the full event fixture schedule:
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County/competition |
Enter team |
Entry closing date |
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Avon |
14 February |
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Bedfordshire |
14 February |
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Berkshire |
14 February |
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Buckinghamshire |
14 February |
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Cambridgeshire |
14 February |
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Channel Isles |
N/A |
N/A |
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Cheshire |
14 February |
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Cornwall |
14 February |
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Cumbria |
14 February |
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Derbyshire |
14 February |
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Devon |
14 February |
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Dorset |
14 February |
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Durham & Cleveland |
14 February |
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East of Scotland |
14 February |
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Essex |
14 February |
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Gloucestershire |
14 February |
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Hampshire & IOW |
14 February |
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Herefordshire & Worcestershire |
14 February |
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Hertfordshire |
14 February |
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Isle of Man |
N/A |
N/A |
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Kent |
14 February |
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Lancashire |
14 February |
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Leicestershire |
14 February |
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Lincolnshire |
14 February |
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Middlesex |
14 February |
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Norfolk |
14 February |
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North of Scotland |
14 February |
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North Wales |
14 February |
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Northamptonshire |
14 February |
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Nottinghamshire |
14 February |
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Oxfordshire |
14 February |
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Shropshire |
14 February |
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Somerset |
14 February |
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South Wales |
14 February |
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Staffordshire |
14 February |
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Suffolk |
14 February |
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Surrey |
14 February |
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Sussex |
14 February |
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Warwickshire |
14 February |
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West of Scotland |
14 February |
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Wiltshire |
14 February |
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Yorkshire |
14 February |
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Regional / National Open |
14 February |
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Seniors |
14 February |
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Padel |
14 March |
If you have any further queries please contact your league organiser (details on the entry link above) or email nationalleague@lta.org.uk.
Named after former Davis Cup captain, British tennis legend and founder of the National League, Paul Hutchins, this award is given to someone who has shown true commitment to the Team Tennis Competition.
In memory of Paul, each year we will rewarding either a player, team captain or league organiser who has gone above and beyond to inspire others and make the competition so enjoyable for everyone involved.
You can nominate a player, team captain or league organiser for the 2024 award via our online nomination form below.
Paul Hutchins Commitment Award Nomination Form
Previous Winners:
2019 - Tony Lawson (Holcombe Brook Club)
2021 - Simon Morris (Wrexham LTC)
2022 - Steve Tiddy (Sutton T&SC)
2023 - Katie Shaw (Edgbaston Priory Club)
League Stage
You can follow the results and scores from the National/Regional league stage here.
You can follow the results and scores from the Seniors league stage here.
Finals
You can follow the results and draws for the National League Open Finals here.
You can watch the Finals live via The Tennis Channel.
All results from National League matches will go towards improving your ITF World Tennis Number.
Team Captain's Resources - Summer
2024 LTA National League Entry Flyer
2024 Padel Men's & Women's Structure (published in November)
2024 LTA National League Rules (published in November)
4 Singles & 2 Doubles (4 player) Scorecard
2 Singles & 1 Doubles (2 player) Scorecard
Team Captains Safeguarding Guidance Form
How to Video - how players can add their venue to their LTA Profile
How to Video - how to enter rubber results
Competition History
2023 Fixtures, Draws and Results
National League Roll of Honour
LTA National League Survey - to feedback regarding the competition please complete our online survey