Weekly News Roundup: Courts Rise, Duos Fall, and Borders Blur
From Downtown Luxury to Breakout Splits, Miami set the tone this week
Somos Padel League Launches in Miami with Major Brand Support
Somos Padel, a virtual padel club based in Miami, has launched its Summer 2025 Men’s and Women’s League backed by Modani Furniture, PlayByPoint, and more. The 8-week competition spans top Miami venues and aims to build lifestyle and community beyond the court.
- Read more on Fox40
The James Hotel & Residences Adds Exclusive Indoor Padel Club
Downtown Miami’s The James Hotel & Residences is introducing a professional-grade indoor Padel facility with a wellness chamber, social lounge, and luxury amenities. The club is part of a broader development backed by Sonesta Hotels and AD1 Global.
- Read more on Rochester First
Weebora Secures €1.3M to Expand Padel Travel Experiences
Italian startup Weebora has raised €1.3 million in pre-seed funding to expand its global padel travel marketplace. With support from major academies and institutions, Weebora aims to become the go-to platform for padel-focused sports tourism.
- Read more on EU Startups
Great Britain Reaches 1,000 Padel Courts in Rapid Growth Surge
The number of Padel courts in Great Britain has risen from 68 in 2019 to over 1,000 in 2025, according to the LTA. With active community outreach and government support underway, Padel’s mainstream arrival in the UK looks firmly underway.
- Read more on SW Londoner
Leo Augsburger and Pablo Cardona Split After Tarragona P1
One of the most exciting young duos in Padel, Leo Augsburger and Pablo Cardona, are parting ways after a strong but inconsistent run. New pairings will debut at Madrid P1 in September, with Augsburger joining Martín Di Nenno and Cardona pairing with Juan Tello.
- Read more on Padel World Press
Highlights
Check out these highlights from Day 1 of the Malaga Premier Padel!
This week at Padel Mecca, Miami wasn’t just a backdrop, it was the blueprint.
From luxury towers building in-court clubs to grassroots leagues backed by major brands, the city made padel feel both elite and accessible. Add a travel-tech startup going global, a UK milestone, and a dramatic player split, and you’ve got a sport that refuses to stand still.
🔥 Who said Padel takes summer off?