(design/construction firms, maintenance, real estate and club development)
Event Management and Tournament Organization
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Jun 11, 2026
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2 min read
Month-long initiative will feature grassroots learn-to-play clinics, the US Open Padel Championships, and the inaugural USA Padel Awards.
Sporting Equipment Manufacturers & Suppliers
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May 29, 2026
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.
News Analysis
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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.
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Third edition featured 140 exhibitors from more than 30 countries, with Investor & Business Forum hosting 1,175 business meetings.
Court Construction and Infrastructure
Mar 27, 2026
11 min read
By Alan Scanlan, CEO, Newlands Padel
Investment and Sponsorship
4 min read
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.
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Further backing is designed to help support the Belgian firm’s growth as it taps into continued rapid expansion of padel globally.
17 min read
Eco fears: Padel is set to face growing pressure over its environmental footprint.
Opinion Serving
9 min read
Positive vision: The UK padel sector has an opportunity to design courts that perform for players, communities and the environment.
+5
Feb 27, 2026
20 min read
Investor appeal: Padel competitions, teams, court operators, tech, apparel and equipment are all sparking interest from venture capital funds and private wealth alike.
Broadcasting, Media, and Digital Platforms
13 min read
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
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.
Jan 30, 2026
Global appeal: Padel holidays are increasing in popularity, paving the way for a growing number of companies targeting tourism opportunities for the sport.
15 min read
Active travel: With padel holidays increasingly in demand globally, the concept is offering clubs new ways to develop and expand.
Jan 29, 2026
5 min read
Latest figures from United States Padel Association show huge jump in playing numbers and tournament expansion as padel’s growth in US accelerates.
3 min read
Investment arm of Australian Open and Tennis Australia backs premium padel club and says it is bullish about growth of the sport globally.
Dec 22, 2025
Padel’s rapid worldwide expansion continued this year, with the sport now played in 150 nations and 20 dependent territories, according to the FIP World Padel Report 2025
Major expansion plans have been unveiled by The Padel Club, with five new destinations to open across the country
Oct 28, 2025
25 min read
Cutting edge: Player safety concerns have sparked renewed discussion about the importance of the quality of padel courts and their installation.
Oct 23, 2025
The UK operator is expanding its footprint, with a new venue in central Birmingham also due to be launched in the coming months. The company is now on track to have 33 courts by the end of 2025.
Jul 24, 2025
Competitive outlook: The padel market in Chile has entered a new stage of development amid a drop-off in demand and sluggish local economy.
Jun 27, 2025
Padel’s growth momentum is set to continue in the coming years, with a new club opening every two and a half hours, according to The Global Padel Report 2025 from Playtomic.
10 min read
Revitalising the city: Park Padel’s Embarcadero location has helped reinvigorate downtown San Francisco and serves as a welcoming presence to tourists.
Jun 20, 2025
New figures from FIP indicate Italy now has 10,017 padel courts, up 29% since 2022.
Jun 13, 2025
8 min read
International expansion: Overcoming challenges to continued rapid growth, the value of a multi-use offering within a padel club, and the rise of padel tourism were among the key themes to emerge from this year's Padel World Summit.