Leading law firm Taylor Emmet has supported one of the UK’s fastest-growing sports by becoming the media sponsor of the Amber Valley Pickleball Invitational, held at the Derby Arena on 7–8 March.
Through its sponsorship, Taylor Emmet helped bring the action to a wider audience by supporting professional live streaming of the tournament on YouTube, alongside live commentary from the show court throughout the weekend.
The tournament brought together some of the best pickleball clubs from across the UK and highlighted the rapid growth of the sport and the strength of its community.
In total, 256 players took part across the two-day event, with 128 competitors per day representing 16 teams from across the country.
Over the course of 18 hours of play, players competed in an impressive 512 pickleball matches, creating an exciting and highly competitive tournament atmosphere.
Taylor Emmet was also represented on the court, with Amy Harris, Head of Property Litigation, competing in the event.
James Horne, Pickleball Invitational organiser: “The Amber Valley Invitational 2026 was a remarkable success, marking a huge leap forward from the previous year’s tournament, and raising the bar for Pickleball events generally.
“We are so grateful to Taylor Emmet for their generous sponsorship and support; they single-handedly enabled us to professionally live stream the entire weekend, allowing more than 6,000 fans to tune in and join the fun remotely. Our partnership with Taylor Emmet means a great deal to us – long may it continue to help us grow the sport together.”
Amy Harris, Head of Property Litigation at Taylor Emmet, said: “We’re delighted to have supported this year’s Amber Valley Pickleball Invitational as media sponsor. The event showcased not only the exciting growth of pickleball across the UK, but also the fantastic community that sits at the heart of the sport.
“It was great to see so many teams and players come together for such an enjoyable tournament. Supporting events like this is a great way for us to engage with communities and encourage participation in sport, and we’re pleased to have played a role in helping bring the action to thousands of viewers through the live stream.”
Image provided by Taylor Emmett
