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.
New investment round led by Rick Schnall, co-chairman and governor of NBA team Charlotte Hornets, is designed to fuel the next phase of the North American league's growth.
Padel to feature at 2026 Asian Games and 2027 European Games
Confirmation of padel’s position as a medal sport at continental events is hailed by International Padel Federation as key moment for the sport globally.
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.
Tournated links up with World Padel Rating to launch USPA digital platform
A first US governing body partnership marks Tournated’s largest padel federation project to date, with fully automated rankings, and a scalable digital foundation designed to support the rapid national growth of padel.
Debut US National Padel League season attracts over 1,900 players
The new competition featured more than 160 teams representing 19 padel clubs, and took place in 37 cities across six regions during its inaugural season.
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.
Hexagon World Series launched by LIV Golf creator 54 and FIP
Hexagon Cup has partnered with FIP and 54, the sport and entertainment agency behind the creation of LIV Golf, to create padel’s first official team circuit
Pakistan to host its first international padel tournament
The McDonald’s Padel Karachi Grand Slam will be part of the Asia Pacific Padel Tour (APPT) and is set to put Pakistan, which has over 350 courts, on the global padel map.
With 115 tournaments scheduled for the first half of 2026, the United States Padel Association (USPA) says the expansion represents a “milestone moment” for the sport’s continued professionalisation in the country.
Premier Padel Majors in Italy, France and Qatar renewed in multi-year agreements
FIP has unveiled a series of new developments and calendar updates, including the postponement of the first edition of the FIP Intercontinental Cup until 2026.
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.
US junior padel players given new international opportunities
US National Junior Team coach Lorena Rouillon Jimenez tells Padel Business Magazine US reporter Rodney Reeves about the new chances being given to young American padel players this summer.
USPA president Bill Ullman reveals plans for Anglo-American Padel Cup
In an interview with Padel Business Magazine US reporter Rodney Reeves, Bill Ullman says the event is to be expanded if the first edition proves a success.
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.
