Padel in Brazil 2026
Brazil is the second-largest padel market in Latin America and a growing recruiting ground for international clubs. Concentration is heaviest in São Paulo state and the Rio metro, with fast growth in Curitiba and Porto Alegre.
Brazil Padel Context
Brazil is served by the Confederação Brasileira de Padel (CBP), which governs rankings, national championships, and international representation. Padel activity is concentrated in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba, with meaningful presence in Porto Alegre, Belo Horizonte.
Sources: Confederação Brasileira de Padel (CBP), International Padel Federation (FIP) member federation report 2025, and Branded Pickleball research.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many padel players are there in Brazil?
Approximately 900,000 active padel players in Brazil as of 2025, across 1,100 registered clubs and 4,500 courts.
Where is padel played in Brazil?
Top Brazil padel cities by court count: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba, followed by Porto Alegre, Belo Horizonte.
What is Brazil’s padel federation?
The national governing body is the Confederação Brasileira de Padel (CBP), recognised by the International Padel Federation (FIP). It organises national rankings, championships, and international representation.
When did padel arrive in Brazil?
Padel arrived in Brazil in 1992. Brazil is the second-largest padel market in Latin America and a growing recruiting ground for international clubs. Concentration is heaviest in São Paulo state and the Rio metro, with fast growth in Curitiba and Porto Alegre.
How does Brazil compare to other padel markets?
Brazil has 900,000 active players — compare to Spain (6M), Argentina (3.4M), and the US (150K). See our global padel statistics for the full top-10.
Cite This Page
Citing these numbers? Please reference “Branded Pickleball — Brazil Padel Statistics 2026” and link to https://brandedpickleball.com/padel-stats/countries/brazil. Individual figures are sourced in the note above.
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