Weekly News Roundup: Epic Padel x Adidas, UK Padel, and more
From NBA Headlines to National Partnerships
This wasn’t a slow climb. This was a surge. Adidas locked in with Epic Padel to back national expansion. Luka Doncic picked up a racket and brought spotlight with him. Birmingham threw the UK’s biggest event to date. The FIP unveiled a comprehensive global rebuild for youth circuits.
Every angle was covered this week — fashion, celebrity, infrastructure, development. Padel Mecca has the breakdown.
Here’s what mattered.
Padel’s U.S. Expansion Brings a New Wave of Fashion and Footwear
As Padel takes off in U.S. hotspots like Miami and New York, its culture is blending sport, fashion, and social status. At Privé Padel in the Hamptons, players treat the court like a runway — highlighting how padel may soon inspire the next iconic court shoe.
- Read more on WWD
Epic Padel and adidas Padel Join Forces to Accelerate U.S. Growth
Epic Padel has inked a multi-year sponsorship deal with adidas Padel via All Racquet Sports, aiming to expand padel’s national footprint. The agreement includes exclusive use of adidas gear, branded courts, and support for Epic’s plan to operate 100 courts by 2026.
- Read more on FOX40
Birmingham Hosts UK’s Largest-Ever Padel Event
Core Padel’s launch event in Tyseley drew over 100 attendees, making it the UK’s biggest padel event to date. The day featured not only matches but also Pilates, live music, and wellness pop-ups — signaling the sport’s growing lifestyle appeal across the UK.
- Read more on Birmingham Mail
FIP Promises Circuit to Undergo Major Global Restructure in 2026
The International Padel Federation will launch continental circuits under the FIP Promises umbrella for U12 to U18 categories starting in 2026. With over 55 youth tournaments already held this year, the move aims to scale visibility, access, and elite development worldwide.
- Read more on FIP
Luka Doncic Adds Padel to Offseason Training Regimen
NBA star Luka Doncic is turning to padel and pickleball to elevate his fitness while reducing time on the basketball court. Guided by a personal team of specialists, Doncic’s shift to racket sports reflects a growing trend in cross-training among elite athletes.
- Read more on Times Now
Highlights
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Padel didn’t take a break this week — it broke through. New club deals are locking in, NBA stars are cross-training with rackets, and youth circuits are being rebuilt from the ground up. Even fashion got involved.
From Hamptons courts to Charlotte blueprints, from Birmingham buzz to global junior brackets, this wasn’t just progress. It was a signal.
And Padel Mecca was here for all of it.