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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.

4 min

An Event Who’s Time Has Come: Debut Property+Padel lays the Foundation for the Sport’s Future

The first Property+Padel event in London brought together leaders from the property and padel sectors to explore growth opportunities for the sport. Key discussions included strategic partnerships, site development through Proptech, and cross-continental trends, emphasizing padel's potential in real estate projects.

2 min

Press Release: FIP RISE Manila – A Historic First for Padel in the Philippines

The Philippines will host its first-ever FIP RISE Manila, an international padel tournament, from November 13-17, 2024, at the Manila Padel Club. The event will feature top global players, marking a major milestone in the country's padel growth and international recognition.

2 min

The Padel Directory: Your Guide to Padel in the UK and US

The Padel Directory is a comprehensive online platform for padel enthusiasts in the UK, offering club listings, event calendars, coaching resources, equipment reviews, and news. It connects players, clubs, and businesses, fostering community engagement and supporting the sport's growth nationwide.

4 min

Global Expertise Meets Local Knowledge – A “How to start a padel club” team.

WSB Sport and Padel Ventures have partnered to revolutionize padel in the UK by merging global expertise with local insight. With over 30 years of experience, they offer comprehensive services—from market analysis to court installation—helping investors overcome challenges and focus on managing successful padel clubs.

3 min

Introducing Exeter’s First Padel Society

The University of Exeter has launched its first padel society, led by Aidan Du Preez and Guy Stoner. Joining the National University Padel League, it fields men's and women's teams. Members receive discounts, coaching, and access to events, including the "This Girl Can" initiative encouraging women's participation.

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