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58,334 courts, 19.4 million players and 5,000 new clubs in one year: the Playtomic report shows padel becoming a global infrastructure industry. France is maturing; the UK and Germany are surging.

Fresh data, new label: France is framed as padel's global test lab in 2026. The report highlights record court growth, strong occupancy and a maturing club model.

The Global Padel Report 2026 shows boom markets can stall when courts grow faster than players. Sweden, Chile and Finland are under pressure while other regions are still at an early stage.

P3000 instead of P2000, a full FIP season in France and a packed interclub slate: the 2027 FFT calendar sharpens the national padel circuit.

Motz and Wagner enter the Strasbourg P1000 as left-handed top favorites. Behind them, Petitdidier, Baud and a dense outsider group chase the title.

Padel enters Real Madrid's presidential race: up to 41 courts in Valdebebas could put the club at the top of the global club landscape.

Gala and Jensen pull off another comeback against Ruiz and Esbri to reach the semifinals. Di Nenno and Bautista win clearly, while the women's favorites dominate. Two men's quarterfinals are still pending.

Padel legend Carolina Navarro now captains Spain's women. Tough squad calls loom before the World Championship, and she stays calm after retiring.

A new early-years padel program targets underused club hours. Padel Tots links children’s coaching with a clear venue growth strategy. The concept was presented at the Padel World Summit in Barcelona.