VVV Sports plans £5m raise to boost US padel market push
UK publicly listed business focused on emerging racquet sports is seeking a dual listing on Nasdaq as it plans a major expansion into the US padel market.
Playtomic report highlights real estate, wellness and global investment shifts
2026 Playtomic Global Padel Report finds padel is evolving beyond the court into a global investment category, with the UK emerging as Europe's most in-demand market and clubs transforming into holistic wellness destinations.
LTA figures: UK padel participation doubles in 2025
New figures from the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) show that 860,000 UK adults and juniors played padel at least once in 2025, up from 400,000 players at the end of 2024.
PBM Insight Report: What next for padel’s investment drive amid wave of new capital?
Investor appeal: Padel competitions, teams, court operators, tech, apparel and equipment are all sparking interest from venture capital funds and private wealth alike.
Playtomic padel court bookings in UK ‘more than doubled in 2025’
The booking platform, used by an estimated 80% of UK padel clubs, says a sustained influx of first-time players indicates widening awareness of the sport beyond its early adopters.
PBM Insight Report: Padel tourism reaches new markets amid rise of specialist operators
Global appeal: Padel holidays are increasing in popularity, paving the way for a growing number of companies targeting tourism opportunities for the sport.
FIP report: Global padel courts exceed 77,000, up 15.2% in 2025
Padel’s rapid worldwide expansion continued this year, with the sport now played in 150 nations and 20 dependent territories, according to the FIP World Padel Report 2025
Pure Padel to open Glasgow’s first indoor padel club
The UK operator is expanding its footprint, with a new venue in central Birmingham also due to be launched in the coming months. The company is now on track to have 33 courts by the end of 2025.
Playtomic report: Global padel courts top 50,000, up 17% in 2024
Padel’s growth momentum is set to continue in the coming years, with a new club opening every two and a half hours, according to The Global Padel Report 2025 from Playtomic.
Jessica Talbert interview: Park Padel co-founder on driving growth through a community-first mindset
Revitalising the city: Park Padel’s Embarcadero location has helped reinvigorate downtown San Francisco and serves as a welcoming presence to tourists.
What next for padel’s global growth? Key talking points at Padel World Summit
International expansion: Overcoming challenges to continued rapid growth, the value of a multi-use offering within a padel club, and the rise of padel tourism were among the key themes to emerge from this year's Padel World Summit.
