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.
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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."
