Powerleague joins the padel phenomenon with six-figure investment

Powerleague has introduced padel courts to its Birmingham facility, following a £420k investment.

The provider of commercial small-sided football in the UK is opening three new padel courts at its site in Aston, providing the first covered courts in the city.

To celebrate the launch, it’s hosting an opening party on Saturday 20th July, with ‘Intro to Padel’ sessions, a free-to-enter Americano tournament and a ‘Beat the Pro’ challenge with the chance to win prizes, alongside food and drink and a live DJ.

The ‘Intro to Padel’ sessions will remain free in Birmingham for the first month so anyone can try the fastest-growing participation sport globally.

Already home to ten 5-a-side pitches and four 7-a-side pitches, Powerleague Birmingham is located in Aston close to the junction with the M6 and currently welcomes 6,000 football players every week.

Powerleague’s new foray into racket sports in Birmingham will be followed by planned openings at more of the group’s 43 clubs, with Manchester earmarked as the next location.

Powerleague CEO, Christian Rose said: “Padel is the world’s fastest-growing sport, it’s fun, great exercise and a really sociable game. However, historically investment in padel in the UK has been largely confined to tennis clubs, fostering an exclusive and costly members-only environment. Our aim is to broaden padel’s reach and encourage a diverse array of new players to experience this brilliant sport.

“Our Birmingham club is already used by over 6,000 sports fans every week and with the creation of these fantastic new padel courts, the first covered courts in Birmingham, we’re offering unrestricted access for all.

“At Powerleague, we are committed to our mission of providing opportunities for individuals across the UK to experience the transformative and life-enhancing benefits that participating in team sports can bring. Football remains at the heart of our business, however by expanding padel’s presence in urban locations, ensuring great value, and providing coaching at all levels, we see an opportunity to demystify the sport and welcome people of all ages and abilities.”