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Explore the Racquet Sports Institute Insights Library—a single place for decision-grade analysis, benchmarks, and practical playbooks. Because no courts, no players, our content keeps facilities at the center while connecting market signals to design and day-to-day operations. You’ll find deep dives on ecosystem trends and country developments, proven facility models, smart management (planning, community, programming, operations tech), architecture that turns strategy into built performance, updates on our forthcoming AI.
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Participation is the growth engine — Sport Industry Report 2025
Sport Industry Report 2025 spotlights participation as the primary growth driver. The funnel widens to include wellness and everyday movement, not just formal sport. Durable growth depends on clear grassroots-to-elite pathways and inclusive venue design. Gen Z behaviors and creator-led media act as acquisition gateways, while tech blends physical and digital experiences. Policy and capital are converging on mass-participation projects; content must be strategic to convert and
New Insights Redefine the Future of Padel in the United States
The 2025 State of Padel in the US Report highlights the sport’s rapid rise and unique U.S. trajectory. While infrastructure lags behind Europe, growth is accelerating with indoor-first expansion, smart club models, and surging equipment sales. Unified competition structures and the World Padel Rating are bringing order to the market. Yet challenges remain—especially coaching gaps and risks of overbuilding. For investors and operators, disciplined strategy is key.
Eighteen Minutes: Sport’s Fight for Fan Attention
Sport is competing in the attention economy. Red Torch finds fans give roughly 18 minutes of daily social time to sport while hundreds of thousands of accounts fight for it. Passion doesn’t equal consumption; relevance must be earned. The winners create participation through authentic communities, agile club partnerships and culture-led events, and by entering the wellness conversation. Measuring minutes of attention becomes the benchmark for sponsorship value and long-term g
PSA Squash Tour Prize Money Up 18% to Record $12.5M Following 2024-25 Season
The PSA Squash Tour hit a historic high in 2024-25 with $12.5M in player compensation, marking an 18.4% rise from the previous season. This follows the rollout of a new tour structure aimed at long-term stability ahead of squash's LA28 Olympic debut. With 1,019 events across 70 countries and balanced earnings between top male and female players, the season reflects PSA’s commitment to global growth, financial equity, and athlete opportunity.
Paradigm Shift in Government Sports Policy: From Elite Focus to Mass Participation in Racquet Sports
G20 governments are shifting from elite sport funding to policies promoting mass participation for public health. Racquet sports—tennis, badminton, squash, table tennis, padel, and pickleball—are well-positioned in this new era. Their health benefits, inclusivity, and rising popularity offer strategic opportunities for facilities to partner with public sectors, engage underserved groups, and access infrastructure funding to thrive within the evolving policy landscape.
Padel Popularity: Global Surge in First Half of 2025
In the first half of 2025, global padel popularity significantly increased, marked by an 86% rise in tournaments, expanded international reach to 38 countries, and substantial growth in participants from 91 nations. Online engagement mirrored this trend, with notable increases in website traffic and social media interactions, underscoring padel’s rapid global expansion.
Padel Goes Global: Key Findings from the 2025 Playtomic Report
The 2025 Global Padel Report by Playtomic highlights a 26% surge in new clubs, over 7,000 new courts, and rapid expansion beyond traditional hotspots. Countries like the US, Indonesia, and Colombia are emerging as key markets. Digital platforms drive accessibility, while multi-racquet facilities and Olympic aspirations reshape the sport’s future. Padel is evolving into a global, tech-enabled, and commercially sustainable phenomenon.
Padel in Europe: a look at France
Padel in France is growing but lags behind Italy, Spain, and Sweden, with only 3,021 courts (54% covered) and 21.5k inhabitants per court. Southern regions like Occitanie lead, while Burgundy-Franche-Comté trails. Key barriers include high construction costs, long permit times, and lower population density (120/km² vs. Italy’s 196). Despite this, recent acceleration shows promise, especially in Île-de-France, which has high density but fewer courts.
Asia: The Next Frontier for Pickleball – UPA Asia and YouGov research Released
Discover Asia's pickleball revolution! Groundbreaking UPA Asia & YouGov research reveals 1.9 billion Asians know pickleball, with 812 million trying it and 282 million playing monthly. Vietnam leads with 152% growth, followed by Malaysia (132%). Young adults (18-35) drive the trend, citing fun (35%), health (33%) and easy learning (31%) as top motivations. With 60% annual growth and India's 178M frequent players, pickleball is Asia's newest sports phenomenon.
Over 400,000 players: LTA unveils latest figures on growth of Padel in Britain
Padel is booming in Great Britain: Over 400,000 people played in 2024 – up from just 15,000 in 2019. Court numbers have reached 893 across 300 venues, backed by £6 million in LTA investment. Community outreach is strong, with over 75% of venues offering inclusive programmes.
Eurostat Insights: Rising Consumer Spending on Active Sports Participation
Eurostat data shows rising prices in active sports—squash included—highlighting strong demand and market acceptance.
UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2025: Key Insights for Racquet Sports Facilities
Explore key insights from the UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2025—motivations, trends, and growth strategies tailored for racquet sports
Participation in Sport Clubs and School Sport Clubs by Children and Young People in Japan – Insights from the Survey "White Paper on Sports in Japan"
Insights from Sasakawa Sports Foundation’s White Paper 2023: Survey in participation of Japanese children and young people in sport
Participation - Exploring the Role of Involvement in Recreational Tennis and Implications for Other Racket Sports
Discover how involvement levels boost tennis re-participation and inspire strategies for all racket sports—boosting engagement worldwide.
Europe’s Squash Scene: A Court Fee Survey
Discover SFN’s global squash cost survey—compare Pay & Play vs. Membership models, pricing differences, and what truly drives success.
Insights from The Sport Industry Report 2025: Opportunities for Squash Facilities
Discover key insights from The Sport Industry Report 2025, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and participation.
Squash (Sport) Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis, and Regional Insight and Forecast to 2032
The global squash market is undergoing significant development, and a new market study provides comprehensive insights into its trends.
Key Trends Shaping Private Clubs in 2025
Explore 2025's evolving club trends, from sustainability to tech, fostering vibrant, future-forward membership experiences worldwide.
The Strava Trend Report: Lessons for Squash Facilities from a Broader Fitness World
Learn from Strava’s 2024 report trends to inspire community, balance, and growth for squash facilities worldwide.
Squash Ireland Club Survey 2024: Growth, Challenges, and Future Plans
The Squash Ireland Club Survey 2024 offers a clear view of the current state and future potential of squash in Ireland.
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