🎾 PBM Weekly Newsletter - Issue 11

Hi everyone,

Happy new year to all our readers and welcome to the 11th issue of Padel Business Magazine – a publication and vetted community dedicated to helping padel industry decision-makers capitalise on the explosive growth and development of the sport.

Coming up this week:

• Colin Farndon, director of leisure at the Scottish luxury hotel Gleneagles, explains why padel forms a key part of its new indoor facility Gleneagles Sporting Club.

• Premier Padel unveils its calendar for 2025, featuring 24 tournaments across 16 countries including seven new locations.

• Our round-up of other major headlines in the global padel business, including padel equipment outlet Zona de Padel increasing its turnover by 38% to €3.7 million as exports climb, and four new padel courts opening up at a university in India in partnership with the UAE.

Enjoy the latest issue!

The PBM Team

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The weekly serving

Essential news highlights to keep your padel business game sharp

• 🇺🇸 World number one Arturo Coello makes surprise move to Miami

  Men’s padel world number one, Arturo Coello, has announced that he and his team are relocating to Miami for 2025. In a post on Instagram, the Spaniard said: “Miami and [Reserve Padel] will be my future residence and home in 2025. … Together with my team, we have made the decision to move to the United States because we firmly believe in the expansion of the sport.”

• 🇪🇸 Zona de Padel turnover up 38% to €3.7 million as exports climb

  Padel equipment outlet Zona de Padel grew its revenues by around 38% in 2024, according to the company’s CEO Pablo Risueño. Turnover rose from €2.7 million in 2023 to around €3.7 million, with exports across Europe increasing to account for 50% of total sales. The Valencia-based firm plans to open new online stores for Germany and the UK in 2025.

• 🇬🇧 Padel Social Club welcomes rapper Stormzy as new investor
  London-based Padel Social Club (PSC) has announced that British rapper Stormzy has joined the firm as an investor. PSC opened its first site in Earl’s Court last June, featuring five outdoor courts, and is due to open a new six-court indoor club in Wandsworth and five indoor and outdoor courts at The O2 later this year.

• 🇮🇳 University in India opens four new padel courts in partnership with UAE
  The UAE ambassador to India, Abdulnasser Alshaali, has officially opened four new padel courts at O.P. Jindal Global University in Sonepat, just outside New Delhi. Each court is named after a leading UAE airline: Air Arabia, Emirates, Etihad and FlyDubai. The courts were developed through a joint UAE-India partnership.

• 🇳🇱 Ajax opens padel court at De Toekomst sports complex
  Dutch football club Ajax has opened a new padel court at its De Toekomst sports complex, close to the Johan Cruyff Arena on the outskirts of Amsterdam. The court was officially opened with a padel match featuring former Ajax players Siem de Jong and Aron Winter, and Dutch padel players Tim Wolters and Bo Luttikhuis. 

Net news

Diving deep into a major news story shaping the padel industry

Premier Padel 2025 to feature seven new locations as tour expands into US and Germany

Premier Padel’s 2025 calendar promises an exciting global expansion, with the tour adding seven new locations, including Miami and Germany. The 24-tournament schedule will span 16 countries, featuring new venues in South America, Europe, and the Middle East, alongside the return of established locations. Explore the full details of the 2025 calendar now.

The big hit

Exclusive interviews and in-depth analysis breaking down the business of padel

Colin Farndon interview: Gleneagles director of leisure on why padel is central to its new sports offering

Discover how Gleneagles, the iconic Scottish luxury hotel, is revolutionising its sports offering with padel courts that are already in high demand. Director of leisure, Colin Farndon, shares insights into the popularity of the sport among guests and members, the hotel's strategic approach, and the future potential for padel within the luxury hotel sector. Read on to learn how padel is elevating Gleneagles' guest experience.