Global Padel Report 2026
Global Padel Report 2026
Four years tracking the world’s fastest-growing sport. This edition goes deeper into the forces shaping its next phase: club economics, real estate, wellness, and the business behind the growth.
After years mapping the rise of padel, Playtomic and PwC Strategy& return with their most complete view of the industry to date.
The Global Padel Report tracks a phenomenon that keeps accelerating: 58,300 courts, nearly 20,000 clubs, and 19.4 million players worldwide with the industry projected to reach 91,000 courts globally by 2028.
This year, we go beyond the numbers. Four forces reshaping the business of padel:
● Market Analysis 5 archetypes. 5 different growth paths. A framework to understand where every padel market stands and what it means for your business.
● Club Economics The metrics behind high-performing clubs.
● Padel & Real Estate How courts are becoming a premium asset for developers and investors worldwide.
● Holistic Wellness as a Revenue Driver 9 out of 10 leading clubs already offer off-court services. The new revenue frontier for operators.