The 2026 UK Padel Report is published today, 24 June 2026, by Oxygen Consulting. This second edition builds on the first UK Padel Report, which was described by The Padel Paper as “the first comprehensive report into the development of padel in the UK”. Last year’s edition examined the development of ...
Each time I analyse the UK padel landscape, the national picture has already shifted. The rapid pace of UK padel growth means that even recent insights can quickly become outdated. The national analysis published in April 2025 belongs to a different cycle, which is why work on the next edition ...
This article was first published in Physical Activity Facilities Magazine, August 2025, and has been adapted for the Oxygen Consulting blog. Physical activity, in all its different forms, can profoundly impact health and wellbeing. Yet, many people will relate to the challenge of maintaining a regular routine when life’s seemingly more ...
Padel’s story begins in 1969, when Enrique and Viviana Corcuera, celebrated figures in Acapulco’s elite circles, were forced to create a new hybrid racket sport due to limited space at their Acapulco estate. Drawing inspiration from tennis and Basque pelota, they enclosed a smaller court with concrete walls, allowing rebounds while ...
The UK Padel Report, published by Oxygen Consulting, presents the first independent analysis of this fast-emerging racquet sport. The report examines why people are participating, maps the court infrastructure across the UK, analyses pricing, and explores the challenge of ensuring inclusive access. Written by Ray Algar, the report is available for ...
As padel continues its rapid rise across the UK, the UK Padel Report — now available to purchase — offers data-driven insights into the sport’s growth, investment landscape, and long-term sustainability. Designed for clubs, investors, and governing bodies, the report explores the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of UK ...
New research we have just completed for our forthcoming UK Padel Report reveals that padel venues are 6.5 times more prevalent in England’s most affluent areas than in the most deprived areas (see graph). This analysis of padel accessibility in England uses the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD), a government ...
It has been some time since I last shared an update on our forthcoming UK Padel Report, and in that time there’s been solid progress on what I believe will be an influential report on the sport. I want to take a moment to bring you up to speed on what ...
At Oxygen Consulting, we are excited to announce the launch of our UK Padel Player Survey, and we are calling on all padel enthusiasts across the UK to take part. This survey is a unique opportunity for you to contribute to groundbreaking research that will shed light on the factors ...
Sport England for the first time has captured padel participation in England. Their research indicates a core base of 23,000 English adult padel players (18,000 – 33,000 players with a 95% confidence interval). For context, you will see that tennis and badminton are the dominant established racquet sports. This new ...
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