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Event Management and Tournament Organization
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Apr 24, 2026
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Community building: Hosting major padel events offers an array of opportunities for operators but also poses logistical hurdles as the sport develops.
Newsletter
Mar 27, 2026
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In-depth report: Padel looks to tackle rising environmental concerns | Jason Douglass: How UK padel facilities can drive a sustainable future
Court Construction and Infrastructure
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By Alan Scanlan, CEO, Newlands Padel
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New investment round led by Rick Schnall, co-chairman and governor of NBA team Charlotte Hornets, is designed to fuel the next phase of the North American league's growth.
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Confirmation of padel’s position as a medal sport at continental events is hailed by International Padel Federation as key moment for the sport globally.
Investment and Sponsorship
New figures from the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) show that 860,000 UK adults and juniors played padel at least once in 2025, up from 400,000 players at the end of 2024.
Further backing is designed to help support the Belgian firm’s growth as it taps into continued rapid expansion of padel globally.
Sporting Equipment Manufacturers & Suppliers
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Eco fears: Padel is set to face growing pressure over its environmental footprint.
Opinion Serving
Positive vision: The UK padel sector has an opportunity to design courts that perform for players, communities and the environment.
Feb 27, 2026
In-depth report: What next for padel’s investment drive amid wave of new capital? | Patty Camps: Why the next phase of padel investment will be platform-led
Broadcasting, Media, and Digital Platforms
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Digital play: As padel matures in key markets, the conversation is moving beyond building courts to creating connected communities.
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Investor appeal: Padel competitions, teams, court operators, tech, apparel and equipment are all sparking interest from venture capital funds and private wealth alike.
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Democratising tech: What was once the preserve of elite training or broadcast environments is becoming accessible to clubs across the padel ecosystem.
Feb 26, 2026
A first US governing body partnership marks Tournated’s largest padel federation project to date, with fully automated rankings, and a scalable digital foundation designed to support the rapid national growth of padel.
News Analysis
The booking platform, used by an estimated 80% of UK padel clubs, says a sustained influx of first-time players indicates widening awareness of the sport beyond its early adopters.
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The new competition featured more than 160 teams representing 19 padel clubs, and took place in 37 cities across six regions during its inaugural season.
A new six-month sponsorship campaign from the UK optician aims to raise awareness of the benefits of wearing contact lenses for sport.
Jan 30, 2026
In-depth report on padel tourism markets amid rise of specialist operators | Alessandro Corti: Strategies for unlocking growth through padel tourism
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Global appeal: Padel holidays are increasing in popularity, paving the way for a growing number of companies targeting tourism opportunities for the sport.
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Active travel: With padel holidays increasingly in demand globally, the concept is offering clubs new ways to develop and expand.
Jan 29, 2026
Latest figures from United States Padel Association show huge jump in playing numbers and tournament expansion as padel’s growth in US accelerates.
Jul 31, 2026
In-depth report: Padel booking platforms search for new solutions as competition hots up | Samuel Hadeli Lie: How padel is changing Indonesia’s sports technology ecosystem
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Over 50 activities will take place across seven days, from 3rd to 9th August, with the programme designed to mix sport with lifestyle, business and community.
By Peer Wiesner, head of marketing, DataKustik
The professional tour says the partnership underscores its continued global growth as it builds out its commercial offering for fans.
New Oxygen Consulting report explores how pricing, access and operating models can help build financially resilient padel venues and turn demand into regular, sustainable participation.
Jul 30, 2026
Digital innovation: Services offered by padel court booking platforms are expanding rapidly as rivalries intensify among leading players.
From courts to communities: Venues offering padel in Indonesia are having to adapt quickly to accommodate players’ expectations around digital booking systems.
Jun 11, 2026
Month-long initiative will feature grassroots learn-to-play clinics, the US Open Padel Championships, and the inaugural USA Padel Awards.
May 29, 2026
In-depth report: Padel faces calls for change as it targets mainstream global TV audience | Saidja Drentje: Finding solutions to padel’s broadcasting paradox
Worldwide attention: Calls are growing for an evolution in how padel is presented on TV and streaming platforms amid the sport’s ambition to become an established global spectator sport.
Media rights moves: Why is a sport with 35 million players yet to become a billion-dollar audience?
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Players control both members of their pair in real-time online matches while managing their own club in new free-to-play online mobile padel game.
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UK publicly listed business focused on emerging racquet sports is seeking a dual listing on Nasdaq as it plans a major expansion into the US padel market.
2026 Playtomic Global Padel Report finds padel is evolving beyond the court into a global investment category, with the UK emerging as Europe's most in-demand market and clubs transforming into holistic wellness destinations.
Third edition featured 140 exhibitors from more than 30 countries, with Investor & Business Forum hosting 1,175 business meetings.
In-depth report: Padel event strategies evolve amid growing appeal for players and operators | Andrew Herring: Lessons from the front lines of US padel tournaments
