
BusinessDubai
Courtois is investing in events, not courts.
A football star buys into the organiser of Dubai P1. The deal is about the business of staging sport, not a new club where you can book a court.
Read story ↗Issue 01 · November 9, 2026
All published reads, including earlier coverage of tournaments and players. Our current selection focuses on clubs, brands and the business of padel.
6 stories

BusinessDubai
A football star buys into the organiser of Dubai P1. The deal is about the business of staging sport, not a new club where you can book a court.
Read story ↗ClubsUnited States
A $25 hourly figure, 119 open clubs and 34 still on the way. Read the numbers properly, then compare your own court fee.
Read story ↗BusinessUnited States
Porsche Design plans padel inside members-only destinations in West Palm Beach and Dallas. This is a different kind of expansion.
Read story ↗TournamentsWorld tour
Galán and Chingotto are out. For players chasing the season-ending Finals, simply getting into the main draw matters.
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Equipment
Kuikma plans a limited run using aerospace carbon. What the brand has announced, what the carbon claim covers, and what we have not tested.
Read story ↗PlayersDoha
Spain beat Argentina 2-1 in the men's World Cup final. The scorecard shows how national-team padel breaks up the usual partnerships.
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