Welcome to the RTC King's Goblet 2025. All the information you need for the tournament is below.
The 2025 tournament takes place at Hampton Court Palace from Thursday 26th June to Sunday 29th June.
Entries are now open, and will close on 20th April.
Format & entry fee
The King's Goblet is a handicap doubles tournament, open to all real tennis players from any club. There are no restrictions on handicaps - in the past we have welcomed players with handicaps ranging from +3 to 103. All we ask is that you have a non-provisional handicap on RTO.
Each pair is guaranteed 5 x 35 minute marked matches in the group stage
At the end of the group stage, all pairs are ranked and the top 8 teams enter a knockout phase
Chalice Challenge : this popular annual event sees the 8 best players (on handicap) pair up to play eachother for the right to play the RTC Professionals, as fellow players cheer them on. A great chance for the lower handicappers to show what they can do!
The entry fee is £155 (£130 for under 26 year olds)
entry includes
Handicap Doubles Tennis A minimum of 5 x 35 minute matches. All matches are marked by the RTC Professionals.
Friday Evening Thames Boat Trip Includes fish and chips.
Saturday Chalice Challenge and BBQ Enjoy a glass of Pol Roger and BBQ in the club garden, and watch the 8 best players battle it out for the right to play the RTC Professionals in the Chalice Challenge.
King's Goblet water bottle or court towel.
Afternoon cake Very important.
The Walled Garden Open to all throughout the tournament. Players are invited to relax there, or to try their hand at RTC's famous garden games.
Optional Tournament Shirt Available for players to buy.
Lunches are not included in the ticket In a change to recent years, lunches are not included, but will be available to buy on Friday - Sunday.
How to enter
Click here to enter 2025 King's Goblet
Entries are open until 20th April, and successful entrants will be notified by 27th April.
The tournament is usually oversubscribed. We try to be fair in applying a set of criteria to decide who plays - read the Entry Criteria below if you want to know more.
Players must enter as a pair. If you are looking for a partner, you can always ask the RTC Professionals to recommend someone to contact.
If you have any questions then please send them using the form at the bottom of this page, or via email to kings.goblet@royaltenniscourt.com.
Scan the code to go to the entry form
Social Events
Friday night Thames boat trip and fish and chips
Saturday night Pol Roger BBQ in the club garden, at the Chalice Challenge
Try a cocktail at The Queens’ Heads tournament pub (cash bar), open Friday and Saturday from 5.30pm
Tournament bookmaker (please gamble responsibly)
Tournament Rules
Frequently Asked Questions
Any Other Questions?
Get in touch with us via email at kings.goblet@royaltenniscourt.com (or use the form, below), or call the Professionals on +44 (0)20 8977 3015.