This blog post will be your definitive guide:
We’ll break down what padel is and why its rules are attracting millions of players of all ages and abilities.
We’ll discuss the incredible rise in padel popularity
Most importantly, we’ll outline the essential padel insurance coverage that clubs, individual players, and event organisers must have in place to protect themselves.
What is padel?
Padel is a racket sport that has been taking the world by storm, and the UK is no exception.
Padel has been a major sport in countries like Spain and Argentina for a while now and its popularity in Britain has exploded in recent years. In Britain, adults’ interest in playing the sport has risen over 60% since 2024.
Unlike tennis, padel is easier for beginners to pick up, with a smaller court and underarm serves, which allows players of all ages and abilities to enjoy a rally almost immediately. This has created a growing interest for families and younger players due to the game being easier to pick up the fundamentals.
Why is there an increase in the number of padel courts appearing across the UK?
In just a few years, the number of padel courts in Britain has skyrocketed. As of July 2025, there are now around 900 courts at 300 venues nationwide, which is a massive increase from just 68 courts in 2019. This boom is fuelled by significant investment, including over £6 million from the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to support the development of new courts. This expansion is making the sport more accessible to communities across the country and creating more awareness about the game ensuring that more people can discover and fall in love with the game.
As padel continues to grow, it’s not just about playing for fun. The UK is also seeing a rise in organised events and competitive players who want to take the sport more serious, this can be seen as British teams are now making their mark on the international stage. With its continued investment, growing participant rates, padel is no longer a niche sport in the UK. It is on the cusp of becoming a mainstream sport in Britain.
What insurance does a padel club need?
- Liability & Injury – Of course, with a rise in participants, there will naturally be a rise in the risk associated with the sport. The more people who play, the more people will likely get injured and have accidents on the courts or in club facilities. Personal accident, public liability and employers’ liability will be on the list padel insurance for clubs and players to seek cover for.
- Clubhouses – across the nation are being built/upgraded to accommodate padel clubs. This means the number of clubs looking for clubhouse and court insurance will no doubt rise. This also includes courts that might be upgraded or transformed from traditional tennis courts into new padel courts.
- Event cancellation – as there is a rapid rise in the number of competitions and organised events, organisers will be looking for brokers to quote for event cancellation insurance. This will ensure that event organisers can be financially covered for cancellations of events.
- Equipment– padel insurance cover for equipment.
- Sports Travel – As the competitive nature of padel rises in the UK, the number of clubs travelling abroad to compete will most likely increase. Clubs will be on the lookout for suitable and effective group travel insurance packages which can provide them with cover for the teams and staff as they travel to compete.
Why choose Mann Broadbent for your padel insurance?
If you are a padel club, player, or company, get in touch to speak to one of our professional and experienced members of the team to get an indicative quote. Mann Broadbent has over 60 years’ experience in the sport, leisure and dance industry, providing cover for a range of standard and niche sports. Get in touch today.
