English Nationals 2026 Preview: Seeds, Dark Horses & a 16-1 Bet

The World Pickleball Podcast · Oct 28, 2026 · 41m

English Nationals 2026 pickleball preview. Chris Beaumont is joined by Nick Hobbis, commentator at this year's English Nationals, to go through every Open and 50+ Senior Open doubles draw for Pickleball England's national championships at Bolton Arena, picking the seeds, the dark horses and the winners.

In this episode:

- Mixed Doubles 50+: can Anna Linton & Richard Love go back to back, or do Claire Bourgoin & Ian Marshall stop them?

- Men's Doubles 50+: David Youngs comes out of retirement again. Nick backs Nathan Hill & Ian Marshall.

- Women's Doubles 50+: Amanda Evans & Julie Mac top…