🎾 PBM Weekly Newsletter - Issue 5

Hi everyone,

Welcome to the fifth issue of Padel Business Magazine – a new publication and vetted community dedicated to helping padel industry decision-makers capitalise on the explosive growth and development of the sport.

With punchy news, expert viewpoints, and in-depth industry analysis, the PBM team aim to equip you with authoritative, cutting-edge insights and innovative strategies to inform your commercial success.

Each week, we’ll be giving you an in-depth feature or big industry interview, a lead news story, plus a snapshot of breaking developments across the industry globally.

Coming up this week:

• Tim Bainton, COO at Epic Padel, outlines plans to open 100 new padel courts across North America by the end of 2025.

• The Swedish padel industry suffers a fresh blow with Time 4 Padel, one of the largest clubs in the country, set to close.

• Our round-up of other major headlines in the global padel business, including a new investment from Cristiano Ronaldo, and the opening of Canada’s ‘largest dedicated indoor pickleball and padel club’.

Enjoy the latest issue!

Cheers!

The PBM Team

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The weekly serving

Essential news highlights to keep your padel business game sharp

• 🇵🇹 Ronaldo makes new padel investment with purchase of Lisbon facility

  Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly completed a deal to buy the Lisboa Racket Centre in Alvalade, Lisbon. The site has eight tennis courts, seven padel courts and five squash courts as well as a gym. The Portuguese footballer is already an investor in the new Padel City in Oeiras due to open in 2026, which will have 17 courts.

• 🇨🇦 Canada’s ‘largest dedicated indoor pickleball and padel club’ opens in Burlington

  Blue Zone Courts, which claims to be Canada’s “largest dedicated indoor pickleball and padel club”, has opened in Burlington, Ontario. The site has eight pickleball courts and two padel courts, as well as a café and viewing deck lounge. It will offer coaching sessions, leagues and tournaments, and social events.

• 🌏️ Premier Padel brings in new heat protocol and adds extra court at P1 Dubai

  Premier Padel established a new heat protocol at this week’s P1 Dubai following complaints from players about competing outdoors in excessive heat. It allowed players to avoid being on court in the middle of the day, when temperatures reached 35°C. The organisers also swiftly installed an additional $100,000 court to help cope with the new schedule.

• 🇧🇭 World Padel Academy opens five-court site in Bahrain

  The World Padel Academy (WPA) has opened its first branch in Bahrain. With five indoor courts, including a main court that meets international standards, the facility will be the official home of Bahrain’s national team and offer access to expert coaching. The WPA has five branches across the UAE.

• 🇳🇱 KNLTB Padel expands sponsorship deal with AA Drink

  KNLTB Padel, the governing body for the sport in the Netherlands, has renewed and expanded its sponsorship deal with AA Drink. The Dutch energy drink brand will remain an official partner of the body for the next three years and will also become the title sponsor of the official KNLTB Spring and Autumn Padel Competitions.

Net news

Diving deep into a major news story shaping the padel industry

Gothenburg club Time 4 Padel set to close in further blow to industry in Sweden

Sweden’s padel industry faces a setback as one of its largest clubs, Time 4 Padel in Gothenburg, is set to close by the end of the year. Known for its 19 courts, gym, spa, and conference facilities, this closure reflects the ripple effects of overexpansion in a country that was once seen as a global leader in padel growth. Sweden’s rapid padel boom during the pandemic created a vibrant yet oversaturated market, which has now led to a string of closures as supply overtakes demand.

The big hit

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

Tim Bainton interview: Epic Padel COO on plans to open 100 new padel courts across North America by end of 2025

Discover the ambitious vision of Tim Bainton, COO and partner at Epic Padel, as he steers the company’s major expansion across North America. With a goal to open at least 100 padel courts by the end of 2025, Epic is not only building its own venues but also investing heavily in the wider padel ecosystem. Bainton shares Epic’s strategy to overcome permitting delays, create accessible, community-oriented clubs, and partner with universities to foster the sport’s growth. Dive into this exclusive Padel Business Magazine interview for insights on how Epic is redefining North American padel and leading its expansion through innovative partnerships, strategic investments, and accessible facilities.