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Global and Italian padel sport expansion

Overview

The sport of padel is experiencing rapid expansion both in Italy and globally. In Italy, the number of courts grew from approximately 1,800 in 2020 to over 10,300 by September 2026, while the player base increased from 350,000 to 2.2 million. This growth has led to infrastructure challenges, such as in Monza, where a proposal for new courts was rejected for failing to meet environmental requirements.

On a global scale, the International Padel Federation (FIP) reports that approximately 40 million people play the sport across 191 countries. The FIP notes that a new court is constructed every 36 minutes worldwide, totaling over 91,000 courts. A significant geographic shift is occurring as Asia becomes a primary driver of expansion, with Indonesia emerging as a key market. Additionally, the FIP has expanded its membership to 115 federations following the incorporation of 15 new members.

Entities

International Padel Federation · Umbria · Spain · OpenEconomics · Luigi Carraro

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 6 sources
    International Padel Federation reports massive global growth

    The International Padel Federation reports 40 million global players and a surge in Asian markets, while adding 15 new member federations to reach a total of 115.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Padel growth surges in Italy amid infrastructure challenges

    Padel is booming in Italy, with courts increasing by over 460% since 2020. While Umbria sees rapid expansion, Monza recently rejected a new court project due to environmental concerns.

Sources

interempresas.net · marca.com · monzanetweek.it · padeladdict.com · padelstar.es · periodicodeibiza.es · uruguayaldia.com.uy · vivereassisi.it