The Rise of Padel in South Africa: From One Court to 1,500 in Seven Years
From one court in Paarl to more than 1,500 courts, 450 clubs and half a million players. How padel took over South Africa, what's next after the Pretoria P1, and why Skull Padel is expanding there.
The Dutch stop on the Premier Padel tour returns to Rotterdam Ahoy this September as a P2 event. Here's the full rundown, the backstory of how Amsterdam lost the tournament in 2024, and an honest l...
Where Padel Is Growing Fastest Right Now (And Where It's Headed Next)
From the UK's +130% surge to the USA's 1,000th court, padel's growth map is being redrawn in 2026. Here's where it's exploding now, and where the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the US are set to ...
A guide to the Cupra FIP Tour's Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum tournament categories — how the points and prize money scale by tier, and why this circuit is central to padel's global growth.
Galán Refuses Lebrón's Handshake at Valencia P1: What Happened?
The Valencia P1 semi-final ended with one of the most talked-about moments of the season: Alejandro Galán refusing to shake Juan Lebrón's hand. We break down what happened and why it matters.
Padel vs Pickleball: What Are the Real Differences?
Two paddles. Two nets. Two completely different sports. We break down the real differences between padel and pickleball — court, equipment, culture, and where each sport is headed in 2026 — with al...