Padel in Sweden 2026
Sweden has the highest per-capita padel density outside of Spain and Argentina. Courts per capita are roughly 4× the European average. Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö all support thriving club scenes and the Swedish federation runs one of the largest amateur league systems in the world.
Sweden Padel Context
Sweden is served by the Svenska Padelförbundet, which governs rankings, national championships, and international representation. Padel activity is concentrated in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, with meaningful presence in Uppsala.
Sources: Svenska Padelförbundet, International Padel Federation (FIP) member federation report 2025, and Branded Pickleball research.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many padel players are there in Sweden?
Approximately 475,000 active padel players in Sweden as of 2025, across 650 registered clubs and 3,200 courts.
Where is padel played in Sweden?
Top Sweden padel cities by court count: Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, followed by Uppsala.
What is Sweden’s padel federation?
The national governing body is the Svenska Padelförbundet, recognised by the International Padel Federation (FIP). It organises national rankings, championships, and international representation.
When did padel arrive in Sweden?
Padel arrived in Sweden in 2005. Sweden has the highest per-capita padel density outside of Spain and Argentina. Courts per capita are roughly 4× the European average. Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö all support thriving club scenes and the Swedish federation runs one of the largest amateur league systems in the world.
How does Sweden compare to other padel markets?
Sweden has 475,000 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 — Sweden Padel Statistics 2026” and link to https://brandedpickleball.com/padel-stats/countries/sweden. Individual figures are sourced in the note above.
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