Padel in Mexico 2026
Padel was invented in Acapulco in 1969 by Enrique Corcuera. Mexico has grown rapidly as a padel market since 2018 and is now the third-largest player base globally, with substantial club investment in Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara.
Mexico Padel Context
Mexico is served by the Federación Mexicana de Pádel, which governs rankings, national championships, and international representation. Padel activity is concentrated in Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, with meaningful presence in Acapulco, Puebla.
Sources: Federación Mexicana de Pádel, International Padel Federation (FIP) member federation report 2025, and Branded Pickleball research.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many padel players are there in Mexico?
Approximately 2,800,000 active padel players in Mexico as of 2025, across 2,100 registered clubs and 8,500 courts.
Where is padel played in Mexico?
Top Mexico padel cities by court count: Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, followed by Acapulco, Puebla.
What is Mexico’s padel federation?
The national governing body is the Federación Mexicana de Pádel, recognised by the International Padel Federation (FIP). It organises national rankings, championships, and international representation.
When did padel arrive in Mexico?
Padel arrived in Mexico in 1969. Padel was invented in Acapulco in 1969 by Enrique Corcuera. Mexico has grown rapidly as a padel market since 2018 and is now the third-largest player base globally, with substantial club investment in Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara.
How does Mexico compare to other padel markets?
Mexico has 2,800,000 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 — Mexico Padel Statistics 2026” and link to https://brandedpickleball.com/padel-stats/countries/mexico. Individual figures are sourced in the note above.
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