Pictured: Z5 Padel in Aix-en-Provence (France), opened by Zinedine Zidane
The Global Padel Report 2025 is now publicly available—Playtomic’s annual analysis (in collaboration with consulting firm PwC) examining the state of padel worldwide and forecasting its potential growth trajectory.
In the upcoming issues of Padelbiz, you’ll find in-depth features on specific areas covered in the report. In the meantime, here’s a summary of some key highlights from Playtomic and PwC’s findings.
Constant expansion
In 2024, 3,282 new clubs were opened, averaging almost 9 per day, representing a 26% increase over the previous year (about 7 per day in 2023).
More than 7,000 new courts were built, bringing the global total to 50,017 courts (a figure widely recognized as significantly underestimated). Growth has now stabilized, with regional dynamics naturally following different trends.
New opportunities
The major markets yet to be conquered are well-known: France, the UK, and the United States. Across the Alps, significant progress has been made (especially in the South of France), albeit more gradually than in Italy. However, indicators suggest that France’s numbers will likely catch up to Italy’s in the coming years.
In the UK, demand is reportedly high according to the report, though club construction hasn’t yet taken off. The same applies to the U.S., where competition with pickleball cannot be underestimated. Still, Playtomic predicts that 2027 will mark the first year of significant expansion there.
Economics
Lessons and events aimed at building a community are the most common booking types in countries where padel is still emerging. Meanwhile, private bookings and open matches become dominant as players improve their technical skills. Overall, GMV (Gross Monetary Value)—the monthly revenue of a court, as measured by Playtomic—is increasing everywhere:
- In Spain, Italy, and the Benelux region (where the market is maturing), GMV grew by 16%, 11%, and 12% respectively.
- In Germany, it rose by 48%, from € 2,700 to € 4,000.
- In the UK, GMV jumped from € 5,600 to € 9,700 (+74%), also supported by significantly higher average pricing.
For example, the average price for a one-hour open match is:
- € 65 in the UK
- € 48 in Germany
- € 32 in France
- € 27 in Spain
Future Outlook
The report forecasts that by 2027, the number of courts worldwide will grow to around 81,555—a figure likely to be exceeded, especially given the current underestimation.
However, to achieve the ambitious goal of padel’s inclusion in the Olympic Games, court construction alone won’t suffice. The timeline is also likely to shift to 2036. While the FIP (and Premier Padel) are doing commendable work to promote the sport through the Cupra circuit and impressive TV/streaming visibility, the competition remains (and will continue to be for some time) limited to just two countries.
Much will also depend on the host country for the 2036 Olympics.
