This week, the sport highlighted its range from grassroots circuits in Spain to boardroom deals in Los Angeles. Düsseldorf delivered world-class finals, fashion labels tapped into the sport’s growing cultural pull, and Jakarta showed how quickly Padel can evolve into a Lifestyle movement.
Here’s what shaped the week in Padel.
Rafa Nadal Academy Expands Amateur Tour to Gijón
Gijón will host the Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour by The Adecco Group for the first time, running from October 3–5 at VADE4 Padel Indoor. The amateur circuit, nominated for Best Amateur Circuit at the World Padel Awards, guarantees each team multiple matches across men’s and women’s categories, with winners earning a chance to compete in Mallorca. The event highlights the Academy’s growing footprint in padel alongside its renowned tennis programs.
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Los Angeles Beat Acquired in Record Deal, PPL Gains Momentum
The Pro Padel League announced a landmark acquisition of the Los Angeles Beat franchise by Los Angeles Beat Partners, LLC. The deal includes a strategic investment into the league itself, fueling expansion, media reach, and commercial growth. Led by David and Corey Eisen, the rebranded Beat aim to make LA a powerhouse franchise, reinforcing PPL’s ambition to position padel as a premier global sports property.
- Read more on BusinessWire
Düsseldorf Hosts Top Seeds Clash in Premier Padel P2
The CUPRA Germany Premier Padel P2 finals in Düsseldorf set up a clash of the sport’s best. Paula Josemaria and Ari Sanchez faced Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay for the women’s crown, while Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia met Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan in the men’s final. With both pairs seeking long-awaited titles, the stage was set for a high-stakes battle that highlighted padel’s elite competitive edge.
- Read more on FIP
Padel Joins Golf as Gen Z’s Next Fashion Frontier
Original Penguin, under Perry Ellis Group, unveiled Pete’s Club, a 70th-anniversary athleisure collection spanning golf, tennis, and padel. Positioned as the next key style frontier, padel is being embraced by Gen Z not only as a sport but as part of their lifestyle identity. Fashion brands are leveraging the sport’s trendiness to blend sport, culture, and style in ways that resonate with younger audiences.
- Read more on Drapers
Padel Surges as Urban Lifestyle Sport in Jakarta
Jakarta has emerged as a new hub for padel, with venues growing in popularity among the city’s youth. Seen as both a modern sport and a social outlet, padel is becoming a lifestyle choice across age groups. With demand for court time rising, local leaders hope the boom could even produce future professional players in Indonesia.
- Read more on VOI
Highlights
Check out these highlights from Premier Padel Germany (SEMI-FINAL)
From Gijón’s academy spotlight to LA’s franchise shake-up, Düsseldorf’s finals, fashion’s embrace of padel, and Jakarta’s urban boom — this week shows how padel continues to expand as both a sport and a lifestyle.
Stay tuned for more in next week’s roundup from Padel Mecca.