Padel Confirmed as World's Fastest-Growing Sport for Third Year
New data shows padel participation grew 35% globally in 2025, with the US, UK, and Middle East leading the expansion.
For the third consecutive year, padel has been confirmed as the world's fastest-growing sport, with global participation figures rising 35% in 2025 according to a new report from the International Padel Federation (FIP).
The sport now boasts over 30 million active players worldwide, with the most significant growth coming from the United States (+120% year-over-year), the United Kingdom (+85%), and the Middle East (+75%).
The FIP report highlights several key drivers: increased Premier Padel TV coverage via Red Bull and beIN Sports, the explosion of padel court construction globally, and the sport's inherent social accessibility.
