World's Fastest Growing Sport

Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, combining the best elements of tennis and squash into a fun, fast-paced game that’s easy to learn and addictive to play.

The sport began in 1969 in Acapulco, Mexico, when Enrique Corcuera adapted his backyard tennis court by adding walls, creating a new style of play that allowed continuous rallies. The sport quickly spread to Spain and Argentina in the 1970s, where it took off in popularity and evolved into a structured sport with formal rules and tournaments.

By the 1990s, padel had become a major sport in Spain—eventually becoming the country’s second most popular sport after soccer. The International Padel Federation (FIP) was founded in 1991, establishing global standards and organizing international competitions.

Over the last decade, padel has grown rapidly across Europe, the Middle East, and now the United States, with thousands of new courts being built every year. Today, it is a global sport enjoyed by more than 25 million players in over 100 countries, celebrated for its social nature, easy learning curve, and fast, exciting gameplay.

Padel’s story is just getting started—and the next chapter is being written right now.