🎾 PBM Weekly Newsletter - Issue 18

Hi everyone,

Welcome to the 18th 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:

• UK Padel CEO Nick Baker outlines a major expansion of its nationwide Schools Championships and reveals plans to bring padel courts to schools across the country.

• Powerleague, an operator of 5-a-side football pitches, announces a £14 million investment to open 76 padel courts in the UK by 2026.

• Our round-up of other major headlines in the global padel business, including Dutch group Peakz Padel’s decision to build a new 14-court site in Nijmegen, and the plans to open Viva Padel & Pickleball Club, Philadelphia’s first outdoor padel and pickleball facility.

Enjoy the latest issue!

The PBM Team

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The weekly serving

Essential news highlights to keep your padel business game sharp

• 🇳🇱 Dutch group Peakz Padel to open new 14-court site in Nijmegen

  Peakz Padel, the largest padel operator in the Netherlands, is to open a new club in the city of Nijmegen, which is located on the Waal River close to the German border, in autumn 2025. The facility will have 14 indoor padel courts, and will also offer coaching and host events.

• 🇺🇸 Philadelphia to get first outdoor padel and pickleball facility
  The first outdoor padel and pickleball facility in Philadelphia is due to open in May 2025 at a converted elevated car park near Temple University in the north of the city. Viva Padel & Pickleball Club will have four padel and four pickleball courts, as well as a viewing and social area and pro shop.

• 🌍️ Padel to feature at 2026 Mediterranean Games
  The International Committee of the Mediterranean Games (ICMG) and the International Padel Federation (FIP) have announced the official recognition of padel and its inclusion in the core programme of the 20th edition of the Mediterranean Games, set to take place in Taranto, Italy, from 21 August to 3 September 2026.

• 🌎️ A1 Padel partners with agency 54 to boost growth
  Professional tour A1 Padel has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with London-based global sports and entertainment agency 54. Through the partnership, 54 will be tasked with boosting A1 Padel's growth by enhancing its market positioning and operational efficiency, as well as driving events, business and marketing strategies.

• 🇧🇪 New €2 million padel club to open in Bastogne with five courts
  A new padel club is to open at the Domaine de Renval recreational area on the outskirts of Bastogne in the Belgian province of Luxembourg. The €2 million facility, which will sit next to the Royal Tennis Club of Bastogne, will feature five indoor padel courts and a cafeteria. Construction is expected to begin this autumn and be completed in 2026.

Net news

Diving deep into a major news story shaping the padel industry

Powerleague to open 76 padel courts across UK by 2026

Powerleague, an operator of 5-a-side football pitches, is making a major play in the UK padel scene, investing £14 million to open 76 new courts by 2026. With plans to open facilities in more urban centres, including in Manchester, the company aims to make padel accessible to over 200,000 players annually. Read how Powerleague is leveraging its extensive football network to capitalise on the growing demand for padel.

The big hit

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

Nick Baker interview: UK Padel CEO on major expansion of national schools tournament

UK Padel is set to elevate youth participation with its expanded Schools Championships, including the first-ever Under-15 tournament. CEO Nick Baker discusses plans to boost the sport among the next generation by providing more opportunities for schools across Britain. As the sport gains momentum, Baker shares insights into UK Padel's vision for creating a sustainable future in schools, from court development to increasing competitive play. Read the full interview and discover the future of youth padel in the UK.