4PADEL goes international with its first location in Germany

4PADEL, continues its development at high speed. Flagship brand of the PLAYERS group, 4PADEL announces the acquisition of 5 indoor clubs in Germany, representing a total of 40 additional tracks, be one increase of 30% of its network.

A strategic location in a booming market

Germany, like many European countries, is currently experiencing strong growth in the practice of padel. By establishing itself in Düsseldorf, Berlin, Münster, Essen and Mülheim, 4PADEL realizes a first concrete step internationally, with the ambition of becoming a key player in the development of padel in Europe.

This acquisition reflects the desire of the PLAYERS group – also owner of the brands THE FIVE, ZIDANE FIVE CLUB et PLAYERS EVENTS - to export its know-how in the field of indoor recreational sports. From summer 2025, the German clubs concerned will be integrated without interruption under the 4PADEL brand.

A proven model: sport, conviviality and digital

The group plans to deploy the 4PADEL experience in Germany already well known to French players: a warm “club” atmosphere, a complete digital offer, and the development of sports bars in its infrastructure, to make the clubs real friendly and connected living spaces.

The co-founders of PLAYERS, Joseph Vieville, Tony Jalinier and Guillaume Debelmas, specify:

"As part of a very targeted European expansion, in countries where the practice of padel is not yet completely structured, this acquisition is one of the development levers identified with Vendis Capital, the investment fund that invested in PLAYERS last summer. While respecting local culture, PLAYERS' ambition is to develop what makes the 4PADEL player experience successful in France, namely the friendly “club” atmosphere and the 360° digital experience.

A stated ambition for 2026 and beyond

The PLAYERS group does not intend to stop there. medium term (2026), 4PADEL announces the opening of 125 new tracks in France. And to the horizon 2030, the group plans to open 10 clubs per year in France, while integrating new fashionable sports disciplines in its structures.

With this German offensive, 4PADEL positions itself as one of the spearheads of the development of padel in Europe.

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