Padel is more than just a sport; it's also become a meeting place where we exchange more than just balls! Between forehands and backhands, some also seek to score points... in the heart. So, why not turn a match into a date?

Padel and celibacy: a combo that works

An article from the magazine Society addresses the subject, padel is a bit like the new trendy bar where people come as much to play as to meet people. With its values ​​of friendliness, this sport mainly attracts single thirty-somethings. We meet groups of friends there, but also some “forty-somethings in search of renewal”, said Manuel Sanchez Ureta de Padel Team Gourmet in Spain.

And if we believe Society, some clubs in Spain even organize “singles tournaments” to allow players to rallies… not just on the court! “When you’re 20, you go clubbing. When you’re 30, you play padel,” says a regular.

France: when padel becomes “speed dating”

The phenomenon is also arriving in France. Vertou, near Nantes, an event entitled “padel speed dating” allowed single players to meet on the court. The idea? To play a few sets with different partners and get to know each other between rallies. Dorine Rabas, co-organizer, summarizes: “It’s fun, it’s a change from apps and it gets you moving!”

Padel and speed-dating: it matches!

Tinder on the pitch in Sweden: guaranteed match!

But the most surprising concept comes to us from SwedenThe famous dating app tinder installed a padel court on the roof of a building in StockholmMembers can book online and invite their “match” for a game… of padel, of course! This initiative was born from the observation that the word “padel” has become extremely popular in user profiles.

A Tinder padel court for singles

Padel, sport of love?

So yes, padel is physical, fun... and social! Why spend hours swiping on your couch when you can hit the ball with friendly singles? Whether in France, Spain, or Sweden, padel proves that it's much more than just a racket game: it's a meeting place where good humor and team spirit create many affinities.

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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