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Investors Predict Padel's Rise in U.S. Sports Landscape

11/15/2025

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David Eisen, an investor in the North American Pro Padel League (PPL), predicts a shift in racket sports dynamics in the United States.
The PPL includes 10 teams across major cities and is attracting investment, with franchise valuations rising.
Despite its popularity in Spain, the United States has about 700 padel courts, limiting access.
Eisen says growth depends on more courts and a younger audience.

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Story summary

David Eisen, an investor in the North American Pro Padel League (PPL), predicts a shift in racket sports dynamics in the United States.
The PPL includes 10 teams across major cities and is attracting investment, with franchise valuations rising.
Despite its popularity in Spain, the United States has about 700 padel courts, limiting access.
Eisen says growth depends on more courts and a younger audience.