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The Hexagon Cup goes global with DAZN – how their broadcast partnership is extending padel’s reach worldwide

In its second edition, the Hexagon Cup attracts star players, celebrity owners, and global fans. With top-level matches from day one, unique team formats, and world-class production, DAZN’s free worldwide broadcasts (except in the U.S.) ensure professional padel’s growth, reach, and even greater global popularity.

3 min

USA’s Largest Padel-Focused Investment Firm, Taktika Equity, Partners with Cage 91

The United States’ largest padel-focused investment firm, Taktika Equity, has today announced a partnership with the fast-growing multimedia company, Cage 91 Co., to bring unparalleled coverage to the world’s fastest-growing sport.

2 min

Start Up Competition at RacquetX

Join the RacquetX Pitch Competition to showcase racquet sports innovations, receive expert feedback, and connect with leading judges. Winners earn a turnkey 10×10 booth at RacquetX 2026, VIP passes, and investor introductions.

5 min

Pablo Carro: Playtomic’s Leap to the US and the Future of Padel

Playtomic, led by CCO Pablo Carro, is expanding rapidly into the US, driven by padel’s global momentum. Their tech-forward approach revolutionizes court bookings and amateur competitions, potentially bridging padel and tennis. Carro envisions padel’s cultural breakthrough, with iconic collaborations and innovative new digital solutions worldwide.

3 min

Visionary Women’s Sport Pioneer Andi Neugarten-Maio launches Miami’s first Women’s Padel League

Entrepreneur Andi Neugarten-Maio launches the first U.S. women’s padel league in Miami, aiming to elevate female players, community, and the sport’s visibility. Led by 6LoveSports, this groundbreaking league fosters competition, belonging, and growth, setting a pioneering model for women’s padel nationwide, signaling a bold future.

5 min

The Racquet World is Gearing up for RacquetX – The Sequel

RacquetX returns to Miami in March 2025, uniting the global racquet sports industry—tennis, pickleball, padel, squash, table tennis—for innovation, competition, and networking. Led by visionary CEO Robyn Duda, it expands inclusive experiences, showcases technologies, and fosters community. Expect groundbreaking talks, interactive demos, and investment opportunities.

9 min

The USA’s Top 8 Padel Cities in 2025

In 2025, the U.S. padel scene accelerates as eight cities—Miami, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Orlando, Dallas, and Nashville—emerge as key destinations. These hubs blend favorable demographics, innovative clubs, and supportive conditions, fueling nationwide growth and transforming America’s evolving, diverse, rapidly expanding padel landscape.

4 min

“Tennis and Padel are friends” says UEFA Champions League Founder

Mindspring Padel, led by Craig Thompson, bridges tennis and padel with a unique, risk-free model that revitalizes clubs, boosts memberships, and fosters synergy between the sports. Their vision promotes collaboration, growth, and connection, emphasizing presence and opportunity for clubs and players alike.

13 min

15 of the Leading Investors in the New Padel World

Today we kick-off our new The Padel Listings series, as we’ve been exploring the emerging investors from the sport that’s got the world talking.

3 min

Press release: FIP RISE Manila by BENCH Active 2024 Marks a New Chapter for Padel in the Philippines Press release

The Philippine Padel Association (PPA) proudly announces the successful conclusion of the FIP RISE Manila by BENCH Active, the first-ever International Padel Federation (FIP) sanctioned tournament held in the Philippines.

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