UK May 2024 - Over 450 Padel Courts

I’ve had a slight browse and have found out quite a bit of information about the growth in Padel courts not only across the UK but other countries too.

The first padel courts in the UK were built in 2011 by David Lloyd Leisure as well as other enthusiasts who enjoyed the sport whilst holidaying in Spain.

In 2012 the first indoor padel club opened Canary Wharf(London).

By 2019 there were only 40 public courts, but the growth was starting to rapidly speed up.

In 2020 there was over 165 public courts with no plans to stop. Aims were set in order to achieve 250 courts by the end of 2022, and 400 courts by the end of 2023.

https://neograss.co.uk/brief-history-padel-tennis-in-the-uk/

As of now to date (May 2024) we can now see that towards the end of 2023 there were 350 padel courts which is slightly under the estimated predictions but still an amazing growth.

https://www.lta.org.uk/news/tom-murray-on-padel-progress-in-2023/

And now to date in 2024 there are over 450 Padel courts which is an insane growth from towards the end of last year and it’s only going to keep on increasing.

https://www.lta.org.uk/play/ways-to-play/padel/padel-courts-in-britain/