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Padel is the fastest-growing racket sport in the world. Here’s the short version of what it is and why it’s booming. It Started in a Backyard Padel was invented in 1969 in Acapulco, Mexico. A businessman named Enrique Corcuera wanted to play tennis at home, but his yard was too small. So he built a

When we talk about padel’s global expansion, the conversation usually centres on Western Europe, Latin America, or the Middle East. But a quieter — and potentially significant — story is unfolding in Central Asia. Kazakhstan: Leading the Charge Kazakhstan is emerging as the region’s padel hub. The country now has a growing community of more

Padel is booming across the globe, but few markets are growing as fast as Brazil. Three New Courts Every Day According to the Brazilian Padel Confederation, three new courts are inaugurated every single day across the country. By mid-2025, Brazil had reached 380 clubs and over 1,000 official courts — a four-digit milestone that places

The numbers are staggering. By the end of 2025, the world had 58,334 padel courts — nearly six times the total in 2016. Nearly 8,000 new courts and 5,000 new clubs were added in 2025 alone, a 16% year-over-year increase. Global participation now exceeds 19 million players, with some estimates as high as 35 million.

Padel is no longer a niche sport. By the end of 2025, the world had 58,334 courts and over 19 million players, with nearly 8,000 new courts added in 2025 alone — a 16% year-over-year increase. Markets at Different Stages Spain leads with 17,400 courts, but growth there is now just 1.9% — a sign