LAST UPDATED FEB 2026
UK Padel Growth Dashboard
Comprehensive tracking of the UK’s fastest-growing sport, featuring real-time infrastructure data and participation metrics.
Total Courts
1,020
+127 since 2024
Active Players
400k+
3x Growth YoY
Venues
340
Registered Facilities
Investment
£6m+
LTA Infrastructure Fund
Participation Velocity
Active Player Base
Infrastructure Expansion
UK Court Count
The “Social” Factor
UK players exhibit the highest ratio of “Open Matches” globally, with 75% of games including players meeting for the first time through digital platforms.
Infrastructure Demand
Current capacity is at 92% peak-time utilisation. Market analysis suggest a 3,000 court requirement by 2028 to satisfy the projected 1.2m players.