Weekly News Roundup: Padel All Set for 2026
Closing out 2025, Padel Mecca style
As 2025 comes to a close, padel finishes the year with undeniable momentum. From elite dominance and amateur pathways to market growth and new facilities, this final stretch of news shows a sport not slowing down, but gearing up for an even bigger 2026.
Here are the stories below.
Padel Opinion: How Padel took over the sporting world in 2025
Padel outpaced global sporting giants in 2025, driven by dominant seasons from Tapia and Coello, surging women’s competition, explosive court growth, and cultural momentum. Commercial success, grassroots expansion, and Olympic ambition positioned padel as the year’s breakout sport worldwide.
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NOX launches premium racket giveaway
NOX launched a festive giveaway featuring two premium rackets, the AT10 12K Alum Xtrem and EA10 Hybrid. Valued at €389.95 and €339.95, the promotion highlights continued demand for high-end equipment as brand-led engagement accelerates across the padel community.
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FIP Beyond introduces global amateur tour
FIP approved the launch of FIP Beyond, a new global amateur tour offering structured competition across age groups. With three tournament tiers, rankings, prize money for senior categories, and major finals, the initiative strengthens padel’s inclusive pathway from grassroots to international recognition.
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Padel People to open first Boston facility
Padel People will open Boston’s first dedicated padel facility after securing a deal with Poyntons Consultancy. The 15,000-square-foot site will house five courts, marking the operator’s sixth UK location and reinforcing padel’s rapid expansion beyond major metropolitan hubs.
- Read more on Lincolnshire World
Global Padel sports market set to double
Global padel market value is projected to double from $250 million in 2025 to $500 million by 2033, according to new research. Equipment, apparel, courts, and club services drive growth, with Europe leading adoption and APAC emerging as the fastest-growing region.|
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Highlights
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As 2025 draws to a close, padel enters 2026 with momentum firmly on its side. From professional tours to grassroots growth and rising investment, the foundations are set.
Padel Mecca will be tracking what comes next as we look ahead to what’s in store for the sport in 2026.