Weekly News Roundup: All Eyes on Asia
Explore the Buzz around Asia
This week, the spotlight is on Asia. From booming participation and rising club development to major tournament action and strategic business expansion, Asia is becoming the global growth engine of padel. We look at how the market is evolving, where the competition is heating up, and why the sport is pulling in players, investors, and luxury travel brands all at once.
Asia’s Rise: Padel Growth Surges 20 Percent in 2025
Asia is no longer testing padel. It is scaling it. The region now counts 2.2 million amateur players across 30 countries, supported by 4,600 courts in 1,700 clubs. Growth is up 20 percent year over year. Premier events and the inaugural FIP World Cup Pairs in Kuwait are accelerating interest, with Kuwait alone offering 580 courts across 202 clubs.
- Read more on International Padel Federation
Padel Becomes the New Luxury Travel Status Symbol
Padel is shaping where people vacation. Resorts across Bali, Spain, and the Maldives are adding courts as premium amenities, allowing travelers to stay active while enjoying scenic, high end destinations. Photos and videos of rooftop courts and beachfront matches are influencing booking decisions and turning padel into a tourism driver.
- Read more on Travel and Tour World
Liga.Tennis Plans Premium Padel Expansion in Indonesia
Indonesia’s padel boom is shifting from trend to structured growth. Liga.Tennis plans to create a unified ecosystem for tennis, padel, and pickleball by applying strict standards and operating procedures. Rather than racing to open more courts, the brand intends to maintain quality and consistency. The goal is to become the premium chain for racket sports in the country.
- Read more on Jakarta Globe
Hong Kong Hosts the Next Stop of the CUPRA FIP Tour
The CUPRA FIP Tour heads to Hong Kong with a FIP Bronze event. Spain’s Carla Fitò and Patri Araus look to secure a third Asian title after two recent wins in Indonesia. The men will be led by Pedro Araujo and Youssef Hossam, with strong contenders on the opposite side of the draw pushing for an upset.
- Read more on International Padel Federation
World Stars Take Over Center Court in Kuwait
Arena Kuwait becomes the sport’s epicenter as ten of the best men and women compete on one court from noon into the night. Gemma Triay, Delfi Brea, Ari Sanchez, Paula Josemaria, Arturo Coello, Agustin Tapia, Ale Galan, Fede Chingotto, Franco Stupaczuk, and Juan Lebron turn the round of sixteen into a star powered showcase.
- Read more on International Padel Federation
Highlights
Check out the championship game of New Giza Premier Padel1
Asia is shaping Padel’s next decade. Participation is rising, investments are pouring in, and the biggest names in the sport are competing on its courts.
Padel Mecca will continue covering the markets, the expansion, and the stories that move the sport forward.
Stay tuned for the next edition.