Padel confirms its global boom: a club opens every 2 and a half hours

Le Global Padel Report 2025, published by Playtomic in collaboration with PwC Strategy&, draws up an unequivocal observation: padel is establishing itself as one of the fastest growing sports in the world. In 2024, more than 3200 clubs have been created in 90 countries, i.e. nearly 9 new clubs every day.

Unprecedented growth

The year 2024 marked a historic turning point for the development of padel. 3282 clubs have been opened worldwide, representing a increase of 26% compared to 2023. At the same time, 7187 new courts were built, allowing the sport to reach the symbolic milestone of 50 sites installed worldwideThis dynamic translates into a annual growth of 17%, with a projection at more than 81 plots by 000.

Padel confirms its global boom: a club opens every 2 and a half minutes

A global, social and digital sport

The report highlights a rapid and global adoption padel. Markets like the USA, Portugal, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates,India, Mexico or againIndonesia show spectacular growth. In the United States, 352 courts were built in 2024, with "hotspots" such as Florida, California and Texas, and a growing craze in states like New York ou Illinois.

Padel also benefits from a exceptional loyalty rate : 92% of players return after a first game, proof of its accessibility and its social aspect. Another striking indicator: 30% of pickleball venues in the United States now also offer padel, a sign of the growing complementarity between these two sports.

Technology, the engine of performance

The report also highlights the role of the digitizing in this growth. Clubs using platforms like Playtomic are 3 to 5 times more efficient than their competitors. These tools allow a smart reservation management, a personalized user experience, and better use of data to optimize the sports offering.

A stated Olympic ambition

With the support of International Federation of Padel (FIP), 2025 is a decisive year in the race to integrate padel into the Olympic Games of Brisbane in 2032. Sport is becoming organized, structured, and becoming a lasting part of the sporting habits of millions of practitioners across the world.

An ecosystem in full mutation

Behind this rapid expansion, there is a whole economic model which is evolving. The report highlights a transition to flexible “pay-per-play” models, which are gradually replacing traditional memberships. This change is particularly visible in large metropolises and maturing markets such as the France, United Kingdom or even certain regions of USA.

A strategic look at the future

To Antonio Robert Aragonés, CEO of Playtomic, "padel is not just gaining popularity, it is at the origin of a global movement." Same story for Pablo Carro, co-founder and CCO of Playtomic: “Padel has finally joined the global sporting elite. This report shows how it is becoming established in contemporary social and cultural practices.”

Le Playtomic global report 2025 thus positions itself as a strategic analysis tool for all padel stakeholders: investors, clubs, brands, players and institutions.

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.