🎾 PBM Weekly Newsletter - Issue 15

Hi everyone,

Welcome to the 15th 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:

• Brothers Juan Carlos Quiroz Zolezzi and Oscar Quiroz, co-founders of the new Padel Alley club in Tucson, Arizona, speak about the strategy behind the facility and their plans to integrate with the local community.

• The United States Padel Association (USPA) announces an increase in the total prize pool to $140,000 for the 2025 NOX USPA Circuit calendar, plus an expansion of its Age Group Circuit.

• Our round-up of other major headlines in the global padel business, including the expansion of the CUPRA FIP Tour across Asia in 2025, and Acenta Group’s new five-year exclusive supplier agreement with InterPadel for the Norwegian market.

Enjoy the latest issue!

The PBM Team

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The weekly serving

Essential news highlights to keep your padel business game sharp

• 🌏️ CUPRA FIP Tour to expand across Asia in 2025

  The CUPRA FIP Tour is to expand to Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam in 2025, with the new host nations to be added under the direction of Asia Padel Events (APE), a new venture set up to expand professional padel across the continent. Multiple FIP Silver and Bronze events will also take place in Manila.

• 🇳🇴 Acenta Group strikes five-year exclusive supplier agreement with InterPadel 
  The Scandinavian padel giant Acenta Group has signed a five-year exclusive agreement for the supply of padel equipment to the Norwegian market with InterPadel, which operates and owns 13 padel facilities across Norway. Acenta, which launched on Nasdaq First North last month, estimates the supplier agreement will generate total revenues of at least NOK30 million (€2.6 million).

• 🇬🇧 Rocket Padel to open new eight-court club in east London
  Rocket Padel is to open its fourth UK club, in Beckton, east London in spring 2025. The 6,000 square feet facility will feature five indoor and three outdoor courts, as well as a second-floor viewing platform, full-service gym, bar and café, and wellness features including saunas and cold plunge pools.

• 🇫🇷 Nice Lawn Tennis Club forced to close padel courts over noise complaints 
  The Nice Lawn Tennis Club has been ordered to stop operating its two padel courts following complaints over noise from local residents. The judicial court of Nice ruled it is the cause of an "abnormal neighbourhood disturbance". The club has been ordered to cease the activity under a provisional penalty of €600 per day of delay. It intends to appeal.

• 🇸🇪 Swedish Padel Federation begins SPT coverage on new streaming platform
  The Swedish Padel Federation has launched its coverage of the Swedish Padel Tour (SPT) on its new streaming platform Padel Play following a dispute with Padel TV. The broadcasts are available for free during the first weekend on 7-9 February, after which a subscription of SEK79 (€7) per month is required.

Net news

Diving deep into a major news story shaping the padel industry

NOX USPA Circuit prize pool rises to $140,000 for 2025

The United States Padel Association (USPA) is making significant strides in growing the sport of padel across the US with increased prize pools and expanded age group categories. This year’s NOX USPA Circuit will feature a $140,000 purse across its top tournaments, with all four USPA 2000 events now offering a minimum $20,000 prize. Discover the new age group structure and innovative changes aimed at enhancing the player experience and expanding the sport’s reach.

The big hit

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

Padel Alley co-founders on selecting Tucson for flagship club and integrating with local community 

Discover the inspiring story behind Padel Alley’s flagship club in Tucson, Arizona. Co-founders Juan Carlos Quiroz Zolezzi and Oscar Quiroz share insights into their journey – from selecting the perfect location to fostering community engagement. Learn how they’re creating a welcoming space for all padel enthusiasts, while supporting local causes and sports culture. Explore their innovative plans for expansion and the challenges they've overcome in bringing their vision to life.