Padel News
New courts, events, and updates from UK padel
Britain Reaches 1,000 Padel Courts Milestone
The LTA announces a major milestone - Britain now has over 1,000 padel courts across 325 venues. From 68 courts in 2019 to 1,000+ in 2025.
IndustryTop Padel Operators in the UK: January 2026 Guide
From PadelStars to Game4Padel - our comprehensive guide to the biggest padel operators in Britain. Venue counts, court numbers, and what makes each unique.
EventsPremier Padel P1 London: Complete Guide
Everything about Britain's first major tournament: 3-9 August 2026 dates, venue rumours, tickets, players to watch, and why it matters.
RulesStar Point: Padel's New Scoring System Explained
The FIP's new Star Point system launches in 2026 - limiting deuce situations while preserving padel's traditional rhythm.
PlayersArturo Coello: The Youngest World No.1 in Padel History
At just 23, Spanish sensation Arturo Coello has rewritten padel's record books. His journey from Valladolid prodigy to world champion.
PlayersAgustin Tapia: The Most Talented Player in Padel?
The Argentine magician known for impossible shots and creative genius. Why Tapia is considered padel's most naturally gifted player.
PlayersWomen's Padel Stars: The Players Dominating 2026
From Gemma Triay's power game to Ari Sanchez's tactical brilliance - meet the stars of women's professional padel.
PlayersBest GB Padel Players of 2025: A Year of Historic Firsts
From Gibson's top 100 breakthrough to the first national champions - the British players who made 2025 unforgettable.
PlayersChristian Medina Murphy: Britain's No.1 Chasing the Top 100
At 23, GB's number one has been British champion for three years and is closing in on the world's top 100.
PlayersAimee Gibson: First British Player in the World Top 100
At 33, Gibson made history as the first British padel player - man or woman - to crack the FIP top 100.
PlayersBritish Padel's Rising Stars: The Next Generation
From teenage prodigy Ben Phillips to national champions Louie Harris and Alex Loughlan - meet the future of UK padel.
PlayersGB Padel's Rising Juniors: The Talent Pipeline
World-ranked U14s, record-breaking teenage girls, and national champions - meet the juniors powering Britain's future.
GuidesWhy Padel Shoes Matter: Complete Footwear Guide
Your shoes are more important than your racket. Compare Asics, Babolat, Head and more in our guide.
New VenuesBrighton's First Covered Courts Opening February 2026
Game4Padel opening three covered courts at Withdean Sports Complex, bringing year-round padel to the south coast.
New VenuesWatford Getting Five New Padel Courts
Construction underway at Woodside Playing Fields with five courts expected by March 2026.
GuidesBest Padel Rackets for Beginners in 2026
Thinking of buying your first racket? What to look for, recommended brands, and how much to spend.
New VenuesLiverpool Gets UK's Largest Indoor Padel Centre
Ignite Padel opens 10-court facility at Speke with ambitions to host international tournaments.
Industry400,000 People Now Playing Padel in Britain
New LTA figures reveal participation has more than tripled. From 15,000 in 2019 to over 400,000 in 2025.
IndustryIndoor Courts Becoming UK Padel's Default
Over 75% of planned courts are now indoor or covered, marking a shift to year-round commercial models.
New VenuesScotland's Padel Scene Growing Fast
Edinburgh, Glasgow, and beyond - plus Pure Padel opening Scotland's largest facility in 2026.
New VenuesWales Embraces Padel: Cardiff to Wrexham
Padel spreading across Wales with venues in Cardiff, Swansea, and now Wrexham.
New VenuesLeeds: Home to UK's Largest Indoor Padel Club
Slazenger Padel Clubs opens 12-court facility at Seacroft. Frasers Group investment in British padel.
IndustryLTA Invests £6 Million in British Padel
Strategic funding of £4.5 million towards 80 courts at 42 venues - 10% of all UK courts.
IndustryWest Midlands: UK's Fastest-Growing Padel Region
Investment expanding beyond London as the West Midlands sees highest rate of new court openings.
New VenuesDerby Becomes Midlands Padel Capital
21 courts across two venues - We Are Padel and S3 Padel lead the charge.
IndustryDavid Lloyd: UK's Largest Padel Operator
David Lloyd Clubs leads by scale, while Game4Padel dominates pay-and-play market.
IndustryGame4Padel Leads Pay-and-Play Market
UK's largest pay-and-play operator expands from Brighton to Edinburgh.
IndustryUK Padel Coaching Workforce to Reach 700
LTA targeting growth from 40 to 700 coaches by 2029 to support expansion.
New VenuesNorthern Ireland's Padel Scene Emerging
Early signs of market activation as the first venues bring padel to the region.
New VenuesCork Padel: Ireland's Second City Embraces the Sport
15+ courts and a 16-court mega facility on the way - Cork is Ireland's padel capital.
GuidesNew to Padel? Everything You Need to Know
Your complete guide to getting started with Britain's fastest-growing sport.
IndustryUK Padel Courts Grow 1,200% Since 2019
The explosive growth story - where the courts are and who's building them.
GuidesPadel Etiquette: Unwritten Rules to Know
The etiquette that will help you fit in at any club - from line calls to rotation.
GuidesPadel vs Tennis: What's the Difference?
Court size, serving, scoring, equipment - a breakdown of the key differences.
GuidesThe Health Benefits of Playing Padel
Cardiovascular fitness, low impact, mental health - why padel is great for wellbeing.
New VenuesBrighton's Beach Padel at 97% Capacity
Hove Beach Park proves padel works beyond traditional sports venues.
New VenuesNorth Wales Gets First Padel Courts
Wrexham Tennis & Padel Centre opens as part of £2.5 million refurbishment.