Padel returns to its birthplace in a tournament for the Premier Padel tour
Padel is set to return to the very birthplace of the sport for the final stages of the Premier Padel tour.
All quarter-final and final matches of the tournament will be played in Acapulco, Mexico, and will be shown exclusively on Red Bull TV from November 28 to 30.
Before we get there, Sports News Blitz’s Vanely Barumire takes a look at where the tour will be headed before its inaugural return.
Start-up company raises $10m to support padel growth in the US
Epic Padel is aiming to invest in the growth of the sport in the US by developing tech-enabled clubs and a range of strategic investments.
Virginia-based padel club operator and investment company, Epic Padel, recently secured an oversubscribed $10 million seed round to launch its first US clubs, including ventures across the global padel ecosystem, according to a report by Forbes.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Shameeka Voyiya explores how the funding could accelerate the sport’s expansion and reshape its accessibility in the US.
Padel news: How the powerhouse sport is taking over luxury hotels
Luxury hotels are known for their discretion, high-profile guest list and top-of-the-range amenities and for a while, tennis was the go-to sport for these hotels.
Well-kept grass tennis courts showed a level of exclusivity that only these high-end hotels could offer. The exclusiveness of the sport matched the allure of the hotels.
Tennis and luxury hotels became an inseparable pair, like a couple of popular high school girls.
But just like high school, popularity does not last forever, and so when a cooler and more youthful sport entered the conversation, luxury hotels had to switch sides.
Courtesy of Sports News Blitz’s Vanely Barumire, here’s how padel, arguably the fastest-growing sport on the planet, is replacing tennis in luxury hotels.
Padel news: Jimmy Butler, Owen Wilson headline Reserve Padel’s exhibition event in New York
NBA legend Jimmy Butler and Hollywood actor Owen Wilson were amongst the main attractions at Reserve Padel’s special event on Saturday 6 September, which featured a star-studded mix of athletes and celebrities.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reviews the action.
Padel news: Manchester Utd, Liverpool and the Premier League teams embracing padel in training
Having already successfully infiltrated tennis, padel is now working its way into every other sport – and football is the next target.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire explains how your favourite teams are connected to the world’s fastest-growing sport.
Padel news: Man United looks to build new padel courts - Can the sport overthrow tennis as the king of racket sports?
Padel’s growth does not seem to be slowing down - and it is starting to seep into the game of football.
As part of a £50million facelift of Carrington Training Centre, Manchester United are aiming to build new padel courts on the site.
Sports News Blitz’s Vanely Barumire assesses the news surrounding padel’s integration with football.
Padel news: Padel vs tennis - similarities and differences
Padel is constantly compared to tennis, considering both sports use a racket and have similar-looking courts.
The comparison is understandable, but that is where the similarities end.
How the sports are played and tournaments are organised creates a clear distinction between the two.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire discusses how two of the most popular racket sports differ from one another.
Racing driver Sebastián Montoya makes a racket about padel after completing 2025 Formula 2 season
Racing driver Sebastián Montoya recently completed 10 rounds of his 2025 Formula 2 season and has earned a well-deserved break, during which his passion for padel has come to light.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya explains more…
Padel news: ‘Padel is the most inclusive sport in the world’ – Paralympian Alessandro Ossola
Italian Paralympian and motivational speaker Alessandro Ossola, founder of the Inclusive Padel Tour, is hoping to make padel the most inclusive sport in the world.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
Padel news: Agustín Tapia, Arturo Coello and the top players on the Premier Padel world tour
You’ve probably heard about all the big-name stars playing padel – from Spider-Man actor Tom Holland and football icon Lionel Messi to tennis legend Rafael Nadal – but the sport is far more than just celebrity endorsements.
With the Premier Padel world tour in full swing, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire outlines five professional players to keep an eye out for.
Padel news: Inside the racket sport’s dizzying takeover of Britain, from urban centres to rural farms
From celebrity endorsements to new centres being announced weekly, padel is no longer the shy cousin of tennis but rather a genuine contender for the throne of racket sports.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire reports on the sport’s continued expansion.
Premier Padel establishes two committees to strengthen governance and global expansion
Premier Padel, the official global professional padel tour, announced on Wednesday the establishment of two new advisory and consultative committees for the men’s and women’s tours.
The move is set to platform the voice of stakeholders, enhance governance, strengthen collaboration, and progress the next phase of global growth in the sport, reports Sports News Blitz’s Shameeka Voyiya.
Padel news: From one couple’s pastime to global sensation – A look at the history and future of padel
What started out as a couple’s pastime activity in the luxurious Las Brisas suburb of Acapulco, Mexico, has become a global sensation with over 30 million players worldwide.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire digs into the exciting world of padel.
Padel explainer: How to play the sport and rules of the court
What happens when you combine a green neon ball, a racket and an enclosed court with metal mesh walls? You get the fastest growing sport on the planet - padel.
Viewed as the more accessible cousin to tennis, padel has soared in popularity in recent years.
In the UK alone, LTA Padel reported that over 400,000 adults and juniors played the sport at least once last year.
But for all the other millions who haven’t caught on to the trend, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire goes through all the rules you need to know…
BERO Padel Classic: Glitzy Tom Holland–led event showcases new sport looking to rival Wimbledon
The recent BERO Padel Classic brought more celebrity buzz to the sport of padel as Spider-Man star Tom Holland staged an event that might just be Wimbledon’s newest rival.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
Padel news: Lionel Messi and Stormzy among stars who have invested in fast-growing sport
Padel has exploded in popularity in the past few years, with celebrities, sport stars and influencers taking part in one form or another.
With about 30 million players in 130 countries and an estimated market value of $870 million by 2033, the racket sport is showing impressive economic potential for investors.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya highlights four notable figures who have caught the padel bug.