Weekly News Roundup: UK Padel, Volvo Padel, Miami Charity & More
What happens when a sport refuses to hit pause? This week showed us.
Padel’s growth shows no signs of slowing — it’s accelerating on all fronts. From a record-shattering crowd in Argentina to a million-dollar charity event in Miami, this week’s headlines capture the sport’s expanding footprint. In Malaysia, elegance meets athleticism at the Volvo Padel Open, while across the UK, a grassroots explosion is rewriting expectations. Whether driven by passion, community, or competition, Padel is proving it belongs everywhere.
Volvo Padel Open Returns Bigger and Better
Volvo Malaysia’s flagship tournament is back this June with more polish and greater scale. In collaboration with Padelground, PadelKu, and Joy Division Padel, the event spans six weeks and welcomes over 300 players across skill levels — a showcase of padel’s blend of elegance and inclusivity. From beginner to advanced, the Volvo Padel Open blends thoughtful luxury with spirited competition in a tournament that’s become a regional staple.
- Read more on Tatler Asia
Padel Fever Hits the UK
Padel is no longer flying under the radar in Britain. With over 275 clubs and 840+ courts, the UK has now become the fifth-largest padel market in the world. From local parks to elite clubs, padel is reshaping British sporting life — and it's happening fast. With an annual growth rate of over 300%, the UK has joined Spain, Italy, and Argentina in the global top tier.
- Read more on Inside The Games
The Emerging Racquet Sport Booming in Popularity
Wales is experiencing its own Padel surge, with Tennis Cymru projecting over 6,000 players in the country by 2026. A BBC feature profiles players like Roger Wheatley, 64, who found new passion in the sport after stepping away from squash. For many, Padel’s accessibility, sociability, and low barrier to entry are what make it so addictive.
- Read more on BBC
Miami Padel Club Raises $1 Million for Cancer Charity
Reserve Padel in South Florida hosted a standout charity event, raising $1 million to support cancer research and care. With local business leaders, athletes, and philanthropists in attendance, the event highlighted padel’s growing cultural presence in the U.S. — and its potential to make a difference beyond the court.
- Read more on South Florida Business Journal
Padel World Record Made in Argentina
A historic weekend at Buenos Aires Premier Padel P1 saw a record-breaking 16,156 spectators attend the semifinals at Estadio Mary Terán de Weiss — the highest single-day attendance in professional padel history. World No.1s Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia, alongside Paula Josemaría and Ariana Sánchez, delivered commanding victories in front of a roaring crowd.
- Read more on Times Now
Video of the Week
Check out this Championship match from Buenos Aires Padel P1! (MEN)
When 16,000 fans pack a stadium in Argentina, £1 million is raised on a single night in Miami, and the UK becomes one of the world’s top five Padel markets — it’s no longer just momentum, it’s movement. From Southeast Asia to South Florida, padel is crossing borders, breaking records, and uniting people.
🔥 What’s next for the sport that won’t slow down?