UK padel participation “more than doubled in 2025”

Participation in padel more than doubled in the UK during 2025, according to data published by Playtomic.

The number of players booking courts through Playtomic’s platform rose from 76,695 in January 2025 to 172,564 in December 2025 – representing growth of approximately 125% across the calendar year.

According to the data, new player acquisition also accelerated sharply during the year. The number of first-time players booking through the platform rose from 17,196 in January to 37,411 in December, an increase of approximately 117%. Regionally, London remains the largest market, followed by Manchester, Bristol, Leeds and Derby, demonstrating growth in urban centres.