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1. Unstoppable growth

Just a decade ago, padel was concentrated mainly in Spain, Argentina, and a few European countries. In the last half decade, however, new courts, clubs, and national federations have multiplied worldwide.

2. Key factors of expansion

• Accessibility: easy to learn and highly social.

• Infrastructure: padel courts can now be installed even in limited urban spaces.

• Media attraction: international tournaments and online broadcasts bring padel to millions of fans.

• Private investment: brands and sponsors see padel as an emerging market with great potential.

3. Europe, the driving force

Countries such as Italy, France, Sweden, and Portugal have become leaders in this growth. Italy, for example, already has thousands of courts and a booming community of players.

4. Latin America and the United States

In Latin America, Mexico, Chile, and Brazil join Argentina’s tradition. In the United States, padel is expanding rapidly in cities like Miami, Houston, and New York, driven by the Hispanic community and sports investors.

5. Middle East and Asia: emerging markets

The United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia have strongly embraced the sport, building courts in elite clubs. In Asia, countries such as Japan and India are beginning to integrate padel into their sports calendars.

6. Economic impact

The international expansion generates new business opportunities:

• Manufacture and sale of rackets, clothing, and accessories.

• Construction of courts and related services.

• Sports tourism linked to tournaments and events.

7. The future of global padel

The major challenge lies in achieving Olympic recognition. With its growing popularity and professionalization, everything indicates that padel will continue to expand and consolidate as one of the most attractive sports of the 21st century.