🎾 PBM Weekly Newsletter - Issue 25

Hi everyone,

Welcome to the 25th 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:

• Irish company Padel 100 announces plans to open 100 courts across Ireland in partnership with Acenta Group, after securing a €5 million investment.

• Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour unveils the schedule for its second edition, with an expansion in Spain and a move into Italy.

• Our round-up of other major headlines in the global padel business, including plans for a new 15-court padel club in the south of France and a major expansion for Charlotte Padel Club in the US.

• The latest exclusive interviews, in-depth features and expert analysis from Padel Business Magazine, as we speak to PATL co-founders Andrew Herring and Kevin Ye about bringing padel to new areas of the country, and hear from AMPX co-founder Miguel Coelho on designing customised padel courts.

Enjoy the latest issue!

The PBM Team

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The weekly serving

Essential news highlights to keep your padel business game sharp

• 🇫🇷 New 15-court padel club to be built in south of France
  A new padel club with 15 courts is due to open in Cabriès, Bouches-du-Rhône, in the south of France. La Pista Padel Club is set to open in two phases, with four outdoor courts by June 2025, and 11 indoor courts, along with a clubhouse, restaurant and gym, in early 2026.

• 🇬🇧 Padium to open new eight-court venue in Cardiff

  Premium padel club Padium is to open a new facility in Cardiff, its first outside London. The new 35,000 sq foot site in Cardiff Bay Retail Park, set to open in late summer 2025, will feature eight indoor courts, as well as a cafe/bar, pro shop, co-working space, players’ lounge, and spa with sauna and plunge pools.

• 🇬🇧 London to host inaugural FIP Intercontinental Cup
  The first edition of the FIP Intercontinental Cup, with a new Americas vs Europe format, will be held in London on 25-27 July 2025. The competition, presented as padel’s equivalent of the Laver and Ryder Cup, will be organised by FIP, Premier Padel and the Hexagon Cup via their strategic partnership.

• 🇺🇸 Charlotte Padel Club set for major expansion
  Charlotte Padel Club is planning to open six to eight new covered courts later this summer at Sports Connection's Pickleball Charlotte location. The club, which has more than 200 members, is also set to add indoor courts in the North Lake area of the city as it embarks on a significant expansion.

• 🇺🇸 Alma Padel opens in Chicago with four courts
  The first padel club on the North Shore of Chicago has opened in Glenview. Alma Padel has four competition-level courts, as well as a bar, café, smoothie counter, saunas, golf simulator, pro shop, and lounge spaces. The club was founded by Abigail McCulloch, said to be the first solo female padel club founder in the US.

Net news

Diving deep into major news stories shaping the padel industry

Irish padel company secures €5m investment to open 100 courts

Padel 100 plans to roll out an extensive network of courts across Ireland in partnership with Acenta Group.

Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour to expand in Spain and move into Italy

The second edition of the amateur padel circuit led by the Spanish former tennis player is to feature eight events in Spain and six in Italy.

The big hits

The latest exclusive interviews, in-depth features and expert analysis from Padel Business Magazine

PATL co-founders on bringing padel to new areas in the US

PATL is making its presence known in America, opening new clubs, hosting tournaments and participating in club league events across the southeast. Co-founders Andrew Herring and Kevin Ye tell Padel Business Magazine about their experience in opening clubs outside of established padel hubs, how vital partnerships have been to PATL’s growth, and their strategic vision behind building vibrant padel communities.

Miguel Coelho interview: AMPX co-founder on designing customised padel courts 

As padel expands rapidly in the US, AMPX is on a mission to provide tailored, innovative padel courts that do more than just serve as a playing surface for guests. Co-founder Miguel Coelho speaks with Padel Business Magazine about AMPX’s unique approach to building courts, how his coaching and architectural design background influences its process, and the keys to sustainable growth for both AMPX and padel in the US.