Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Padel Explodes in Asia: 30 Countries, 2.2 Million Players According to FIP Study
Imagine a fun sport like tennis but played in a smaller court with walls, called padel.
It used to be played by very few people in Asia, but now it's becoming super popular!
Over 2 million people across 30 countries are now playing padel.
There are lots of courts and clubs for them to play in.
The sport is growing so fast that the number of players increased by 20% this year.
Asia is even hosting big padel events, showing it's a major place for the sport.
One country, Kuwait, is growing particularly fast with many new courts and players.
Padel is loved because it's energetic, everyone can play, and it's exciting!
Padel has grown significantly in Asia, with 2.2 million amateur players across 30 countries.
The continent features 4,600 padel courts within 1,700 clubs.
Participation in padel across Asia increased by 20% in 2025 compared to the previous year.
Asia hosted multiple major padel tournaments in the current year, solidifying its global position.
Kuwait is identified as a rapidly developing padel hub with 580 courts and 202 clubs.
- Who
- The International Padel Federation (FIP) Research and Data Analysis Department
- What
- A study revealing the significant growth and expansion of padel across Asia, with 2.2 million amateur players in 30 countries.
- When
- The study reflects current data, with participation growth measured in 2025.
- Where
- Asia, with specific mention of Kuwait as a fast-growing hub.
- Why
- The sport's momentum is driven by an increasingly busy and competitive calendar, its energy, inclusivity, and excitement.
- Number of Countries with Padel
- 30
- Total Amateur Players in Asia
- 2.2 million
- Number of Padel Courts
- 4,600
- Number of Padel Clubs
- 1,700
- Participation Growth (2025)
- 20%
- Host of FIP World Cup Pairs
- Kuwait