What every club owner learned at Padel World Summit 2025 (and what they want in new courts)

Written by Communications Department Portico Sport May 29, 2025

The 2025 edition of the Padel World Summit brought together padel club owners, facility managers, and industry leaders from around the world. One message stood out: padel club needs are evolving rapidly. As padel continues its explosive global growth, expectations around padel court construction, player experience, and operational flexibility are transforming.

Understanding padel club needs in 2025

Gone are the days when a basic court installation was enough. Today’s padel clubs are aligned with the latest padel trends 2025. Among the most urgent padel club needs are:

  • Faster, streamlined court installation
  • Modular, scalable sports infrastructure
  • Weather-resistant and durable designs
  • Enhanced spectator zones and social areas
  • Premium materials and high-end aesthetics

These shifts reflect the sport’s evolution—and Portico Sport is already responding with next-generation solutions tailored to what modern clubs need most.

Portico Sport: leading innovation in padel court construction

A highlight of the Summit was Portico Sport’s unveiling of brand-new developments that directly respond to emerging padel club needs in 2025.

1. Advanced padel courts for modern clubs

Portico introduced upgraded padel courts with reinforced steel structures, optimized lighting, and quick-assembly systems that reduce downtime and complexity. Designed for elite play, they raise the bar for any club aiming to deliver a pro-level experience.

2. Modular club units

Flexible growth is one of the major padel trends 2025. One standout innovation was the launch of modular club units. Portico Sport’s modular units serve as cafés, changing rooms, pro shops, or offices. They’re portable, customisable, and perfect for clubs that want to expand services without long construction timelines. These allow clubs to scale services quickly without major construction processes, perfectly aligned with modern padel club needs.

3. All-weather canopies

Portico Sport’s high-performance canopies support year-round play and respond to both player demand and regional climate challenges. These weather-resistant structures enhance comfort while maintaining natural light and visibility — ideal for clubs in diverse environments.

4. Elevated Platforms

For clubs building in non-traditional spaces, Portico Sport’s modular elevated platform ensures safe, fast padel court construction on almost any terrain. Certified for wind, seismic, and dynamic loads, it’s engineered for both performance and durability.

Expanding into Pickleball: The next big move

At the Summit, Portico Sport also announced its expansion into Pickleball. With many clubs looking to diversify, Portico Sport now offers high-quality, customisable Pickleball courts, built with the same engineering precision that made them a leader in padel court construction.

Future-ready clubs are already adapting

The main takeaway from Padel World Summit 2025? Clubs that want to stay competitive must adapt to shifting padel club needs and embrace the leading padel trends 2025: flexible growth, innovation, and superior player experience.

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Communications Department Portico Sport

The Portico Sport communications team is responsible for sharing all relevant content with the audience behind each of our Padel courts. With many years of experience in the Padel industry, we share our knowledge of the sport and the excitement of our projects, from installations at local clubs to large international complexes. We bring our expertise, passion, and a personal touch to every post we publish.