US Padel Statistics Q2 2026
US padel kept its 80–100% growth pace through Q2 2026. Roughly 80 new courts opened during the quarter, pushing the national count to about 850 across ~270 clubs, with active players tracking toward the 220K full-year projection. Miami, New York, Houston, and LA remained the anchor build-out metros.
What Happened in Q2 2026
- Build-out on pace: ~80 new courts opened in Q2, keeping 2026 on track to reach the projected 1,000-court milestone by year-end.
- Anchor metros deepened: Miami, New York, Houston, and Los Angeles took the majority of Q2 openings, while first clubs broke ground in several new middle-America markets.
- Premier Padel visibility: the global tour’s season and continued celebrity investment kept US media attention on padel through the quarter.
- Player base compounding: active players reached roughly 185K at the end of Q2, up from ~150K entering the year.
Q2 2026 at a Glance
| Metric | End of Q1 2026 | End of Q2 2026 | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| US padel courts | ~770 | ~850 | ▲ up |
| US padel clubs | ~250 | ~270 | ▲ up |
| Active US players | ~168K | ~185K | ▲ up |
| Courts under construction | ~150 | ~160 | ▲ up |
Sources: International Padel Federation (FIP), Padel USA, Playtomic and Reserve Padel club network data, announced club openings, municipal permit filings, and Branded Pickleball research.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many padel courts did the US have in Q2 2026?
The US had approximately 850 padel courts across roughly 270 clubs at the end of Q2 2026 (April–June), after ~80 new courts opened during the quarter. The build-out remains on pace for the projected 1,000 courts by year-end 2026.
How many people played padel in the US in Q2 2026?
Roughly 185,000 Americans were active padel players at the end of Q2 2026, up from ~150K entering the year and tracking toward the 220K full-year projection. Year-over-year growth continues to run at 80–100%.
Where do these quarterly padel numbers come from?
Quarterly figures are Branded Pickleball mid-year estimates built from FIP and Padel USA reporting, Playtomic and Reserve Padel club network data, announced club openings, and municipal permit filings in the top-10 metros. Annual figures on our main padel stats pages remain the citation-grade numbers.
Cite This Page
Citing these numbers? Please reference “Branded Pickleball — US Padel Statistics Q2 2026” and link to https://brandedpickleball.com/padel-stats/q2-2026. Individual figures are sourced in the note above.
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