Padel Statistics in North Carolina 2026
The current state of padel in North Carolina — club count, court total, leading cities, and growth trend.
Top Cities in North Carolina by Padel Activity
| City | Courts | Clubs |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 6 | 2 |
| Raleigh | 3 | 1 |
| Durham | 2 | 1 |
| Greensboro | 1 | 0 |
| Asheville | 1 | 0 |
Sources: International Padel Federation (FIP), Padel USA, Padel Canada, Playtomic, Reserve Padel, A4 Padel, and Branded Pickleball research.
North Carolina Padel Market Context
North Carolina is an emerging US padel market. Clubs are clustering in Charlotte and Raleigh, and several additional locations are rumoured or in planning for the next 12–18 months.
Nationwide, US padel is growing roughly 80–100% year-over-year in court count, with ~700+ courts tracked as of April 2026. For the full national picture, see our US padel statistics.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many padel courts are there in North Carolina?
North Carolina has approximately 20 padel courts across 6 operating padel clubs. That puts North Carolina in the emerging tier of US padel markets.
Where can I play padel in North Carolina?
The biggest padel concentrations in North Carolina are in Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham. Use the International Padel Federation (FIP) club locator or platforms like Playtomic and Reserve Padel to find specific clubs and book courts.
Is padel growing in North Carolina?
Yes. North Carolina is part of the national padel build-out, with new clubs typically opening each quarter. Padel is the fastest-growing premium racket sport in the United States by percentage court count.
Cite This Page
Citing these numbers? Please reference “Branded Pickleball — Padel Statistics in North Carolina 2026” and link to https://brandedpickleball.com/padel-stats/states/north-carolina. Individual figures are sourced in the note above.
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