Primetime Padel: August 17 Edition

All the US Padel News You Need in a Weekly Dose

Padel is like tennis and squash had a millennial lovechild that thrives on doubles drama, walled courts, and a vibe that screams "sweat now, selfie later."

Does Size Matter? We’re about to find out.

ULTRA Club Midtown is set to smash records as the U.S.’s largest padel club, unveiling 11 outdoor courts and three kiddo-friendly ones in a $2 billion Midtown Park vibe-fest, opening December 2025. Expect foodie hotspots, community events, and a social scene that’s got Messi and Jimmy Butler already rallying. This 2-acre pop-up is a teaser for the permanent eight-court stunner, cementing Miami as the padel capital of the States. Primetime Take: With celebs swinging and courts popping up like avocado toast spots, ULTRA Club Midtown is serving a whole lifestyle—think less “workout,” more “work it” with a side of Miami glam

Spuds to Smashes: UK Farmer’s Padel Court Outprofits Potatoes

North Yorkshire farmer Callum Stark traded potato storage for a padel court, turning his 3,000-acre farm into a racket sport hotspot that’s raking in more cash than his spuds. The court, part of a savvy diversification project, is drawing players faster than you can say “mashed potato.” This move proves padel’s not just a game—it’s a millennial money-maker! Primetime Take: Callum’s serving up proof that padel’s the ultimate side hustle—forget boring crops, this sport’s the new cash cow for farmers!

Austin’s Padel Collective Slams a Wellness-Packed Court into North Austin

The Padel Collective, a swanky new padel and wellness hub, is set to open in spring 2026 at 1610 Dungan Ln, blending 20,800 square feet of indoor/outdoor courts with saunas, cold plunges, and a chic coffee bar. Founded by local entrepreneurs, this upscale spot aims to make Austin the South’s padel capital while serving Gen Z vibes and health-conscious hangs. With pickleball in the rearview, padel’s ready to rally as the city’s next big thing! Primetime Take: This isn’t just a court—it’s a whole aesthetic, where you can smash serves, sip lattes, and flex your wellness game, making Padel Collective the ultimate millennial playground!

Westerly’s Wall-Bouncing Breakthrough: Public Padel Courts Hit Rhode Island!

Westerly, Rhode Island, has made history with the nation’s first public padel courts at 61 Main Street, opening this past July and running daily from 6 AM to 11 PM through fall. These seasonal courts, a collaboration with the Royce Family Fund, feature a unique setup where players can use the walls like squash, with underhand serves and a casual vibe—no fancy attire required. As the only public option in the U.S. for now, this spot could spark a padel revolution across New England. Primetime Take: With Boston’s private clubs already thriving, Westerly’s move feels like the perfect nudge to get towns everywhere building courts—keep an eye on this trend!

There’s more, but we promised to keep it short and sweet. Come back next week to get your weekly dose of padel news.

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