Where Is Padel Most Popular in the USA? Top Cities and States

US padel · Updated June 2026

Padel is most popular in the USA in Miami and wider Florida (which accounts for ~40% of all US courts), followed by New York, Los Angeles, Austin, Chicago, Denver, Phoenix/Scottsdale and Charlotte. The sport grows fastest where warm weather, private club culture, international communities and racket-sport familiarity overlap.


Top US cities for padel

Why Miami leads US padel

Miami is the clearest US padel hub because it has everything the sport needs: warm climate for year-round outdoor play, a large Latin American community that already understands padel from Mexico, Spain and Argentina, premium private club infrastructure and international residents who bring the sport with them.

Ultra Padel Doral with 29 courts — the largest facility in the USA — is the landmark venue. Padel spread from South Florida into the broader US market in large part because of Miami’s cultural and commercial influence.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is padel most popular in the USA?

Miami and Florida lead nationally (~40% of US courts). New York, Los Angeles, Austin, Chicago, Denver, Phoenix and Charlotte are the other main markets.

Why is Miami the padel capital of the USA?

Miami has year-round outdoor weather, a large Latin American community that already plays padel, premium private clubs, international residents and the largest padel facility in the USA (Ultra Padel, 29 courts).

Is padel growing across all of the USA?

Padel is growing in all major markets but is concentrated in warm-weather states (Florida, California, Texas, Arizona) and major metros (New York, Chicago) with strong club-sport cultures.

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