Weekly News Roundup: Expansion Era Continues
The Week Padel Became More Than a Sport
This week proves that Padel is evolving far beyond the court. Celebrity investment, wellness driven travel and inclusive community events are reshaping how people experience the sport. We also highlight an LTA-approved tournament centered on accessibility and a surprising split in one of the top professional pairings.
Check out these stories.
Bali launches the first women-only Padel wellness retreat
A new travel experience launches in Bali: the Padel Goddess Retreat, the world’s first women only padel, yoga and wellness retreat. Hosted by Goddess Retreats and Liga.Tennis, guests get professional coaching, daily yoga, cultural rituals, unlimited spa treatments and boutique villa living. Retreats begin November 2025 with options for shared or private rooms.
- Read more on Sports Tourism News
Global Investors and Elite Athletes accelerate worldwide expansion
Padel’s growth is moving from trend to global movement. Nadal, Ronaldo and Beckham are investing in clubs and training centers, and Tom Holland joins the growing list of celebrity players. While attention brings momentum, coaches stress that sustainable growth depends on structured coaching and player development. Europe expands certification pathways while the U.S. builds new facilities in major cities.
- Read more on Sports Tourism News
Dallas confirms New Indoor Padel facility for 2026
Padel Haus is opening a dedicated indoor padel facility in Dallas’ Design District. Founder Santiago Gomez calls padel “the fastest growing sport in the world,” positioning it as more strategic and multidimensional than pickleball. Dallas joins a growing list of major U.S. cities adding padel specific venues.
- Read more on Dallas News
UK hosts first Padel tournament for deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes
Rocket Padel in Bristol held the first LTA approved tournament exclusively for deaf and hard of hearing players, with more than 50 participants. Organizers emphasize padel’s social nature and its potential to build confidence and community. Advocacy is growing for mandatory deaf awareness training among coaches to improve accessibility.
- Read more on BBC News
Major partnership shake up rocks Premier Padel
Juan Lebrón and Franco Stupaczuk will split before the season ends after a surprise early exit at NewGiza. Lebrón will now partner with rising talent Leo Augsburger, while Stupaczuk reunites with Martín Di Nenno to revive the Superpibes during the season’s final stretch. The shake up recalibrates momentum at the top of the rankings.
- Read more on Mundo de Deportivo
Highlights
Check out these highlights from Day 3 of the NewGiza Premier Padel P2!
Padel Mecca tracks the sport’s evolution as it pushes into new markets, new formats and new cultures. What used to be a niche racquet sport is becoming a global ecosystem.
See you next week for more proof of where it is headed.