Padel in Italy 2026
Italy has the fastest post-2020 padel adoption curve of any major European market. Clubs have tripled since 2020, and the Italian federation merged padel into its tennis-governing body to accelerate infrastructure rollout.
Italy Padel Context
Italy is served by the Federazione Italiana Tennis e Padel (FITP), which governs rankings, national championships, and international representation. Padel activity is concentrated in Milan, Rome, Turin, with meaningful presence in Florence, Bologna.
Sources: Federazione Italiana Tennis e Padel (FITP), International Padel Federation (FIP) member federation report 2025, and Branded Pickleball research.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many padel players are there in Italy?
Approximately 1,100,000 active padel players in Italy as of 2025, across 1,800 registered clubs and 7,200 courts.
Where is padel played in Italy?
Top Italy padel cities by court count: Milan, Rome, Turin, followed by Florence, Bologna.
What is Italy’s padel federation?
The national governing body is the Federazione Italiana Tennis e Padel (FITP), recognised by the International Padel Federation (FIP). It organises national rankings, championships, and international representation.
When did padel arrive in Italy?
Padel arrived in Italy in 1990. Italy has the fastest post-2020 padel adoption curve of any major European market. Clubs have tripled since 2020, and the Italian federation merged padel into its tennis-governing body to accelerate infrastructure rollout.
How does Italy compare to other padel markets?
Italy has 1,100,000 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 — Italy Padel Statistics 2026” and link to https://brandedpickleball.com/padel-stats/countries/italy. Individual figures are sourced in the note above.
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