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Padel Is Booming Worldwide — What Does That Mean for us in Canada?
If you've fallen in love with padel, you're not alone. Around the world, more people than ever are picking up a racket, booking courts, and making padel part of their weekly routine. According to Playtomic’s just-released Global Padel Report 2025, the sport is not just growing—it’s evolving fast.
From tech-driven clubs in Europe to emerging communities in Latin America and Asia, padel is becoming a truly global phenomenon. But what does this global momentum mean for us here in Canada, where the sport is still in its early stages?
In this article, we break down the key trends from the report and explore how they can guide the future of padel in our own backyard.
Global Lessons for Local Growth
The report highlights a 26% increase in club openings and over 7,000 new courts built in 2024 alone. The global court count has now soared past 50,000, with 81,555 expected by 2027—a clear sign that padel isn’t a passing trend, but a sport with long-term staying power.
Countries like the UK, Mexico, and Indonesia are seeing record growth—not just in infrastructure, but in player engagement and retention. Padel is no longer an emerging sport in these markets; it’s becoming part of the mainstream lifestyle.
What’s driving this? A few key ingredients:
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Community focus – Clubs offering leagues, social events, and wellness add-ons like Pilates or yoga.
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Digital-first experiences – Apps for booking, social play, coaching, and community.
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Pay-to-play flexibility – Accessible pricing, no memberships required.
For Canada, these trends are more than stats—they're a blueprint. We have the chance to learn from other markets and build a version of padel that fits our climate, culture, and communities.
Why This Matters in Canada
Canada is an emerging padel market—still small but full of potential. As players, club owners, and enthusiasts, we’re part of a movement that’s just getting started. But the choices we make now will shape the sport’s future here.
Here’s how we can apply global lessons to the Canadian landscape:
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Inclusive, social culture: The most successful clubs globally aren’t just focused on elite players—they build vibrant communities where everyone feels welcome, whether they’re beginners or seasoned competitors.
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Indoor-first strategy: With long winters in many regions, weather-proof facilities are essential.
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Technology as a foundation: From booking systems to social play features, digital tools help clubs scale and offer a better player experience.
What’s Next? A Sport with Olympic Ambitions
Padel is not just growing—it’s aiming high. With a 92% retention rate and increasing global visibility, the sport is pushing toward inclusion in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. That momentum will bring more sponsors, more players, and more reasons to invest in quality infrastructure and coaching—right here in Canada.
Let’s Build It Together
Whether you’re playing weekly matches, teaching your friends the basics, or dreaming about building a club of your own, you’re already part of something bigger. The future of padel in Canada isn’t written yet—but it’s full of potential.
Now’s the time to shape the sport we love. And the best part? We're just getting started.
👉 Want to dive deeper into the data? Read the full Playtomic Global Padel Report 2025 here.