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The Herald Scotland
09-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Football firm launches Scotland's largest padel investment
Now, as its popularity continues to soar, Powerleague, the UK's original and premier provider of small-sided football, is making a major play into padel. The firm, which was started in Paisley in 1987, has announced a £2.2 million investment to install 11 courts across Scotland by the end of 2025. READ MORE: Green light for padel tennis courts in former walled garden Andy Murray -backed padel business nearly doubles in value in matter of months Padel hard: Sam MacNeil thriving in sport loved by Laudrup and Larsson The investment marks the largest Padel infrastructure investment ever made by a single company in Scotland. By bringing the sport out of exclusive tennis clubs and into accessible, urban Powerleague venues, Powerleague hopes it will open padel up to thousands of new players. The first courts open this July in Paisley, followed by Portobello and Sighthill later in the year. The sites also feature refurbished bars and clubhouses, turning them into social hubs for their communities. It's all part of Powerleague's £14 million UK-wide rollout, as the brand hopes to evolve into a national leader in small-sided sport, not just football. Christian Rose, CEO of Powerleague, said: "Padel is booming globally, with 25M players in 100+ countries. Its fun, fast and social nature makes it the perfect addition to our vibrant venues. We're proud to help grow the sport in Scotland and beyond."
Scotsman
08-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Powerleague serves up £2.2 million investment in Scottish Padel
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Powerleague, the original and premier provider of commercial small-sided football, is investing £2.2 million to bring the world's fastest-growing sport, Padel, to three of its Scottish clubs. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The investment will deliver 11 Padel courts across Powerleague's Paisley, Portobello and Sighthill clubs by the end of 2025 and marks the single largest investment in Padel infrastructure by any company in Scotland to date. Powerleague's move brings Padel out of traditional tennis clubs and onto the urban high street, helping to make the sport more accessible to thousands of new players every year. Paisley and Sighthill will each welcome four new courts, while Portobello will install three. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad All three clubs have also unveiled refurbished bars and clubhouses, creating vibrant social hubs for local communities. Powerleague serves up £2.2 million investment in Scottish Padel The first site to open will be Paisley at the beginning of July, followed by Portobello later that month and Sighthill in October. This Scottish expansion is part of a wider £14 million UK-wide rollout, which will see Powerleague deliver 76 courts across its estate by 2026, cementing its ambition to become the nation's leading provider of small-sided sports. On the Scottish investment, Christian Rose, CEO of Powerleague, said: "Padel is experiencing explosive global growth, with over 25 million players across more than 100 countries and a compound annual growth rate of 26%. Its rapid rise comes down to its simplicity, social nature, and sheer fun, making it a perfect match for Powerleague's dynamic, community-focused venues. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "We're committed to making the sport more accessible and saw a great opportunity to bring Padel to more locations across Scotland. We're excited to support the sport's growth and reach new communities. Powerleague serves up £2.2 million investment in Scottish Padel 'Football will also be at the heart of Powerleague, but we're excited to expand our offer and introduce a new way for people to stay active, connect and have fun, all aligning with our ambitions to create a healthier, more inclusive society.' Customers can book slots via the Playtomic app and for more general event info see:
STV News
06-05-2025
- Business
- STV News
£2.2m investment to see 11 padel courts installed across Scotland
A football pitch operator has revealed plans to invest £2.2m in padel courts across Scotland. Describing the game as the 'fasting growing' sport in the world, Powerleague confirmed the 11 courts will be installed at its Paisley, Portobello and Sighthill clubs. The firm said the investment marks 'the largest' in padel infrastructure by any company in Scotland to date. A Powerleague spokesperson added that the investment will bring the sport out of exclusive tennis clubs and open it up to thousands of new players. Powerleague The 11 courts will run from it's Paisley, Portobello and Sighthill clubs. Powerleague The first site to open will be Paisley at the beginning of July, followed by Portobello later that month and Sighthill in October. This Scottish expansion is part of a wider £14m UK-wide rollout, which will see Powerleague deliver 76 courts across its estate by 2026. Christian Rose, CEO of Powerleague, said Padel is experiencing 'explosive' global growth, with over 25 million players across more than 100 countries and a compound annual growth rate of 26%. Powerleague Powerleague dubbed the game as the 'fasting growing' sport in the world. Powerleague 'Its rapid rise comes down to its simplicity, social nature, and sheer fun, making it a perfect match for Powerleague's dynamic, community-focused venues,' they said. 'We're committed to making the sport more accessible and saw a great opportunity to bring Padel to more locations across Scotland. We're excited to support the sport's growth and reach new communities.' They added: 'Football will also be at the heart of Powerleague, but we're excited to expand our offer and introduce a new way for people to stay active, connect and have fun, all aligning with our ambitions to create a healthier, more inclusive society.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Scotsman
06-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Padel plans: Firm to spend £2.2m opening 11 Scottish courts as racket sport sees ‘explosive' growth
'We're committed to making the sport more accessible and saw a great opportunity to bring padel to more locations across Scotland' Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A major five-a-side football operator is to invest more than £2 million into a fast-growing racket sport across a trio of Scottish sites. Powerleague said its investment would deliver 11 padel tennis courts across its Paisley, Portobello and Sighthill, Edinburgh clubs by the end of 2025. It is thought to mark the single largest investment in padel infrastructure by any company in Scotland to date. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The firm aims to bring padel out of traditional tennis clubs and 'onto the urban high street', helping to make the sport more accessible to thousands of new players every year. It is estimated that some 25 million people now play padel globally. Paisley and Sighthill will each welcome four new courts, while Portobello will install three. All three clubs have also unveiled refurbished bars and clubhouses. The first site to open will be Paisley at the beginning of July, followed by Portobello later that month and Sighthill, Edinburgh in October. Powerleague said the Scottish expansion plans formed part of a wider £14m UK-wide rollout, which will see the company deliver 76 courts across its estate by 2026, cementing its ambition to become the 'nation's leading provider of small-sided sports'. Chief executive Christian Rose said: 'Padel is experiencing explosive global growth, with over 25 million players across more than 100 countries and a compound annual growth rate of 26 per cent. Its rapid rise comes down to its simplicity, social nature and sheer fun, making it a perfect match for Powerleague's dynamic, community-focused venues. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'We're committed to making the sport more accessible and saw a great opportunity to bring padel to more locations across Scotland. We're excited to support the sport's growth and reach new communities.' He added: 'Football will also be at the heart of Powerleague, but we're excited to expand our offer and introduce a new way for people to stay active, connect and have fun, all aligning with our ambitions to create a healthier, more inclusive society.' Customers will be able to book slots via the Playtomic app. Powerleague operates from 43 clubs across the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands. Its product range includes leagues, social play, kids coaching, kids' parties, kids' camps, functions and special events. More than 8.5 million customer visits are made to the firm's clubs each year. It is thought that some 25 million people play padel globally and there are an estimated 378,000 active padel players in the UK. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In January, Powerleague submitted plans for the four new padel courts with floodlights, canopies and a viewing area at its Sighthill site on Bankhead Drive, Edinburgh. The move followed similar plans for the three courts being approved at the Portobello complex. In order to accommodate the padel courts at Sighthill, one of the existing five-a-side football pitches will be removed. Two new courts will be introduced to the east of the clubhouse, replacing a football pitch, and two courts will be introduced to the west of the clubhouse on vacant landscaped land.
Edinburgh Live
06-05-2025
- Business
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh getting two new courts for 'trendy sport that has taken over the world'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Edinburgh is set to welcome new courts for a trendy sport that has taken over the world in recent years. Padel courts are to be launched in Portobello and Sighthill by the end of 2025, after a £2.2million investment in the sport from Powerleague. Padel is a Mexican racket sport that is played on an enclosed court, slightly smaller than a tennis court. While it shares similarities with tennis, the rules, strokes and technique are different. It began rising in popularity during the pandemic, due to being outdoors and requiring no physical contact. Powerleague hope to make the sport 'more accessible', and bring it to thousands of new players. Sighthill will welcome four courts in October, with three in Portobello opening in July. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox They will also include refurbished bars and clubhouses, creating 'vibrant social hubs'. On the Scottish investment, Christian Rose, CEO of Powerleague, said: "Padel is experiencing explosive global growth, with over 25 million players across more than 100 countries and a compound annual growth rate of 26 per cent. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. "Its rapid rise comes down to its simplicity, social nature, and sheer fun, making it a perfect match for Powerleague's dynamic, community- focused venues. We're committed to making the sport more accessible and saw a great opportunity to bring Padel to more locations across Scotland. "We're excited to support the sport's growth and reach new communities. Football will also be at the heart of Powerleague, but we're excited to expand our offer and introduce a new way for people to stay active, connect and have fun, all aligning with our ambitions to create a healthier, more inclusive society.'
