Padel in Spain 2026
Spain is the global padel capital — the sport’s commercial and sporting home. More than 1 in 10 Spaniards play padel regularly, court density is the highest in the world, and the country supplies roughly half of the top-20 world-ranked pros.
Spain Padel Context
Spain is served by the Real Federación Española de Pádel (FEP), which governs rankings, national championships, and international representation. Padel activity is concentrated in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, with meaningful presence in Valencia, Málaga.
Sources: Real Federación Española de Pádel (FEP), International Padel Federation (FIP) member federation report 2025, and Branded Pickleball research.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many padel players are there in Spain?
Approximately 6,000,000 active padel players in Spain as of 2025, across 4,200 registered clubs and 18,500 courts.
Where is padel played in Spain?
Top Spain padel cities by court count: Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, followed by Valencia, Málaga.
What is Spain’s padel federation?
The national governing body is the Real Federación Española de Pádel (FEP), recognised by the International Padel Federation (FIP). It organises national rankings, championships, and international representation.
When did padel arrive in Spain?
Padel arrived in Spain in 1974. Spain is the global padel capital — the sport’s commercial and sporting home. More than 1 in 10 Spaniards play padel regularly, court density is the highest in the world, and the country supplies roughly half of the top-20 world-ranked pros.
How does Spain compare to other padel markets?
Spain has 6,000,000 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 — Spain Padel Statistics 2026” and link to https://brandedpickleball.com/padel-stats/countries/spain. Individual figures are sourced in the note above.
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