Padel is now present in every one of the 50 countries across the continent — a steady growth confirmed by the FIP Research & Data Analysis Department just days before the Final 8 of the FIP Euro Padel Cup in La Línea de la Concepción, Spain. The study highlights how Europe hosts the vast majority of the world’s padel facilities.
The numbers behind Europe’s dominance
There are over 45,000 courts spread across the continent — representing 65% of the global total of 70,000. Europe also boasts the largest community of players and enthusiasts: 18 million people of all ages and levels, from professionals to amateurs.
Europe ranks first in the number of clubs as well, accounting for more than 60% of the 23,000 clubs worldwide, with around 14,000 sports centers, half of which are affiliated with federations recognized by the FIP. It’s a remarkable figure considering that at the start of 2020 there were just 5,000 clubs — a threefold increase in five years, marking a 150% growth.
