Padel is rapidly expanding worldwide, surpassing 100 nations, showcasing its potential as a leisure, sport, industry, and business venture. Already a success at the amateur level, it aims to achieve Olympic sport status in the medium term.
Currently, the International Padel Federation (FIP) reports a presence in over 90 countries with a player base exceeding 25 million, spanning all five continents. Countries like Spain, Sweden, Portugal, and Finland boast an abundance of padel courts, rivaling or exceeding those of tennis.
In Spain, padel ranks as the second most popular sport after football, with growing popularity across Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Portugal, Italy, France, Finland, and Sweden. The sport has flourished with specialized courts since the 1990s, now hosting over 6 million players on 11,000+ courts in Spain alone.
Argentina leads globally in professional players, while Brazil, Chile, and Mexico also witness significant growth with hundreds of thousands of players and thousands of courts. Throughout Europe, padel has surged in popularity, becoming the second most popular racket sport in several countries.
In summary, padel has experienced phenomenal global growth in recent years. Are you interested in bringing padel to your area? Contact us today to explore how Portico Sport can help turn your project into reality!
