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.
EventsPremier Padel P1 London: 3-9 August 2026
Dates confirmed for Britain's first Premier Padel P1 event. The world's best players coming to London in August 2026.
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.
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.