🎾 PBM Weekly Newsletter - Issue 6

Hi everyone,

Welcome to the sixth 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.

Coming up this week:

• Mark Hewlett, the founder and CEO of Soul Padel, on plans to open 250 courts across the UK by 2032 and connect elite and grassroots players.

• The International Padel Federation launches the ‘Ryder Cup and Laver Cup of padel’ as it looks to boost the sport’s Olympic credentials.

• Our round-up of other major headlines in the global padel business, including the opening by Zlatan Ibrahimović’s Padel Zenter of a new 14-court site in Sweden, and efforts to help padel clubs in Valencia recover from the recent devastating floods in the region.

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

• 🇸🇪 Ibrahimovic’s Padel Zenter opens new 14-court site near Stockholm

  Padel Zenter, owned by Swedish former footballer Zlatan Ibrahimović, has opened a new facility in Silverdal, just north of Stockholm. With 14 courts, spread over two floors, it is one of the largest padel sites in the country. Padel Zenter has four other clubs in Sweden and one in Milan.

• 🇪🇸 Head strikes new padel sponsorship deals in Spain

  Head has agreed two new sponsorship deals with padel organisations in Spain. The brand has signed up with the international amateur padel competition Liga Lapi, and the Extremadura Padel Federation. All matches organised by both partners will use the Head Padel Pro+ as the official ball.

• 🇪🇸 Valencia Padel Federation and court suppliers help padel clubs recover from floods

  The Padel Federation of the Valencian Community has joined forces with eight court and carpet construction companies to help padel clubs recover from the recent devastating floods in the region. Each firm is offering reduced prices so clubs can access what they need to repair and replace facilities.

• 🇧🇪 Permit refused for Belgian padel club over noise pollution complaints

  A planning permit has been refused for a padel club in Heusy, near Liège in Belgium, following 84 public complaints, mostly expressing concerns over noise pollution, as well as an increase in road traffic. The proposed site was to have six courts and a café.

• 🇫🇷 Ex-football referee Sébastien Marty to open French club MS Padel in 2025

  The former French professional football referee Sébastien Marty is to open MS Padel, a new padel club in Saint-Avé, near Vannes in western France in 2025. Work is now underway on the 2,500 square metre facility, which will have six nine-metre high courts, two seminar rooms, a clubhouse and viewing balcony.

Net news

Diving deep into a major news story shaping the padel industry

International Padel Federation launches ‘Ryder Cup and Laver Cup of padel’

The International Padel Federation has unveiled a new inter-continental cup competition, inspired by tennis and golf's Laver and Ryder Cups, which will bring players from the Americas and Europe face-to-face in 2025. With a record prize pool and plans to rotate venues, this biennial event looks set to raise padel’s global profile and boost the sport’s bid for Olympic recognition.

The big hit

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

Mark Hewlett interview: Soul Padel founder targets opening of 250 courts in UK by 2032

Discover how Soul Padel's founder, Mark Hewlett, is reshaping the padel landscape with an ambitious plan to launch 250 courts by 2032. Driven by affordability, accessibility, and a commitment to community, Soul Padel’s approach is set to transform the UK padel scene. Learn about Hewlett's vision, upcoming locations, and a funding strategy focused on reinvestment and long-term growth.