Weekly News Roundup: Long-Term Deals, PPL Shakeup, and A Comedian's Charity
Catch up on the latest buzz!
From multi-year venue deals abroad to a $20 million complex in Florida, padel is quickly becoming part of sport’s core infrastructure. In the UK, young players and new academies are driving momentum, while North America opens its season with bold franchise moves. This week at Padel Mecca, the sport’s growth is showing in big moves and bigger ambitions. Here’s what stood out.
Premier Padel Anchors Rome, Paris, and Doha with Long-Term Deals
Premier Padel has extended its hosting agreements with flagship events in Italy, France, and Qatar, reinforcing the tour’s global backbone. Rome, Paris, and Doha will remain on the calendar for years to come, joined by developments like Spain’s Octagon taking full control of domestic event operations until 2032.
- Read more on Sportcal
Olympic Dreams: Guernsey Siblings Push Padel Aspirations
Teenagers Chloe and Liam De La Mare, hailing from the Guernsey Padel Club, are making headlines after competing in the LTA Pro-Am Tour. With the sport eyeing Olympic inclusion by 2032, the siblings are aiming to climb the UK rankings and represent padel on the world’s biggest stage.
- Read more on BBC
Pro Padel League 2025 Starts Strong with Franchise Overhaul
The North American padel season is underway in Miami, where Pro Padel League kicked off with revamped franchises, blockbuster transfers, and a sharp focus on spectacle. Agustín Tapia and Edu Alonso delivered a powerful 6-2, 6-2 win for the local team, signaling what could be a dominant campaign.
- Read more on Padel Addict
Boca Raton Breaks Ground on $20M Indoor Padel and Pickleball Hub
The upcoming Boca Paddle project will bring six padel courts, 14 pickleball courts, coworking spaces, saunas, and even a Farmer’s Table restaurant to Florida’s booming racquet sports scene. With climate-controlled play and wellness amenities, it’s set to become a new epicenter for the sport by early 2026.
- Read more on Palm Beach Post
Jason Manford Sets Out to Get 1 Million Kids into Padel
UK comedian and padel ambassador Jason Manford has launched the JM Padel Academy, aiming to introduce the sport to a million children over the next decade. Backed by the LTA, the initiative seeks to level access to padel for youth across all backgrounds.
- Read more on BBC
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Watch the CHAMPIONSHIP match from the Italy Major Premier Padel (MEN)
This week was a snapshot of padel’s fast-changing landscape: multi-million dollar builds, young players chasing Olympic dreams, and leagues rewriting their playbooks. The sport’s not slowing down, it’s shifting gears.
🔥 Next week, who’s stepping onto the court, and what might they change for good?