Padel’s growth phase is largely behind it, so what comes next? Sport Business Padel hasn’t taken off in the UK by accident. It has grown quickly because it arrived at exactly the right moment. Like many sports, it benefited from Covid-19. At a time when people were looking for ways to stay active and social, padel offered something simple: it was easy to pick up, played in small [...]
Exclusive: Olympia to host Premier Padel Tour London leg Sport Business Olympia will today be confirmed as the host venue for the Premier Padel Tour, as it heads to London for the first time this year. CityAM revealed in December that the Kensington site was the front runner to host the tournament, which has the support of the Lawn Tennis Association. The event – known [...]
Premier Padel Tour heading to major London venue in 2026 Sport Business The Premier Padel Tour will head to London for the first time next August as the sport continues to grow across Britain. A venue has not yet been confirmed but CityAM understands that Olympia in Kensington is the overwhelming favorite. It is part of a multi-year deal to bring a leg of the Premier [...]
New padel Europe vs Americas ‘Ryder Cup’ coming to London this year April 15, 2025 The padel equivalent of the Ryder Cup will hold its inaugural edition in London later this year, organisers confirmed on Tuesday. The FIP Intercontinental Cup will see Team Europe take on Team Americas in male and female competitions in July. It is testament to the rise in popularity of the racket sport across the capital, [...]
London misses out on spot on revamped Premier Padel Tour December 27, 2024 Padel fans in London will not be able to watch their favourite players live on the Premier Padel Tour after the capital failed to feature on the revamped calendar. London’s growing enthusiasm for the sport means it is becoming more popular by the month. But the tour is instead targeting across the pond, heading to [...]