Padel has overtaken tennis in Spain. According to figures published in 2024 by Padel Business Magazine and confirmed by the International Federation of Padel (FIP), the country already had nearly 17,000 padel tracks, against around 15,000 tennis courtsAnd since then, the trend has not slowed down.

A year later, the momentum continues: from new structures open every month, leisure complexes are converting to padel, and even historic tennis clubs are investing in glass courts.

Growth that does not weaken

In 2024, the FIP already noted an increase of approximately +5% of the number of tracksA figure that was confirmed in 2025, with Spain firmly established as the country with the most padel infrastructure in the world.
The flagship regions remain Andalusia and Catalonia, each with more than 3,000 tracks, in front of Madrid and Valencian CommunityEven rural areas are getting involved, proving that padel knows no borders.

“It is not a point of arrival, but a point of departure”

The president of the Spanish Federation of Padel, Ramón Morcillo, sums up the spirit of this growth in a statement:

“Padel continues to grow in Spain in all areas of infrastructure, licenses, and youth categories, a fact confirmed by the FIP study, which reflects the hard work of recent years. This growth illustrates the success of a sport that has become a global phenomenon, thanks also to the contribution of our country at all levels. However, these encouraging figures do not represent an end point, but a starting point to do even better and confirm Spain as the leading country in this sport.”

A social sport above all

If padel has conquered Spain, it is because it goes beyond simple sport: it's a place to liveThe accessible, fun, and team-oriented nature of padel attracts all generations. As a result, clubs are full from morning to night, amateur tournaments are booming, and brands are investing heavily in the sector.

Spain, model of the world

With its 17,000 tracks listed in 2024 and probably nearly 18,000 by the end of 2025, Spain remains the global engine of padelA model that many countries are now trying to follow, from France to Italy, via Sweden or the United States, in many countries padel is exploding.

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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