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Event Management and Tournament OrganizationEvent Management and Tournament Organization

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May 23, 2025

USPA’s Jose De Armas targets success at international competitions for US padel

Jose De Armas, vice chairperson of the USPA’s Competition Committee and newly formed Elite Athlete Council, says the US is aiming to give Spain and Argentina “a run for their money” in future years. Rodney Reeves reports.

Padel Business Magazine

Sporting Equipment Manufacturers & SuppliersSporting Equipment Manufacturers & Suppliers

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May 23, 2025

Padel World Summit 2025 to highlight business potential

The wide range of career opportunities across the padel ecosystem will be a central focus for the event in Barcelona.

Jonathan Dyson

News AnalysisNews Analysis

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May 15, 2025

LTA padel figures show UK growth: 893 courts, over 400,000 players

New figures underlining the strong growth of padel in the UK have been revealed by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), the governing body for tennis and padel in the country.

Jonathan Dyson

Event Management and Tournament OrganizationEvent Management and Tournament Organization

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May 15, 2025

Pro Padel League expands to Spain and Mexico

The North American professional padel league is going international in 2025 with events in San Sebastián, Spain and Guadalajara, Mexico.

Jonathan Dyson

Broadcasting, Media, and Digital PlatformsBroadcasting, Media, and Digital Platforms

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May 08, 2025

Rocket Padel to switch booking platform to Padel Mates

The UK and Denmark operator says full access to member data and time-saving features are among the reasons for the move from Playtomic and Matchi.

Jonathan Dyson

Investment and SponsorshipInvestment and Sponsorship

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May 08, 2025

New ten-court padel club to open at University of Surrey

The new premium facility is to be built by PadelStars and is due to open at the UK university's Surrey Sports Park in 2026.

Jonathan Dyson

Investment and SponsorshipInvestment and Sponsorship

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May 01, 2025

Sunrise Padel Capital closes first fund and launches second with $50m target

Miami-based firm has backed operators and real estate acquisitions in Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Houston and Denver.

Jonathan Dyson

Sporting Equipment Manufacturers & SuppliersSporting Equipment Manufacturers & Suppliers

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May 01, 2025

Babolat and Playtomic unveil new partnership to boost padel growth worldwide

Key initiatives include new Global Digital League designed to accelerate padel participation among players of all levels.

Jonathan Dyson

Investment and SponsorshipInvestment and Sponsorship

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Apr 24, 2025

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.

Jonathan Dyson

Event Management and Tournament OrganizationEvent Management and Tournament Organization

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Apr 24, 2025

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.

Jonathan Dyson

News AnalysisNews Analysis

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Apr 11, 2025

Sweden to get its first national school for padel

The Swedish Sports Confederation has approved plans to run a national school for padel to boost the development of the country’s most promising players.

Jonathan Dyson

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Apr 11, 2025

New report outlines padel’s 'zeitgeist' moment in UK

The first UK Padel Report has pointed to several factors driving the rapid growth of the sport, but warned that cost and accessibility barriers may hinder its expansion.

Jonathan Dyson