by G Mallard | Mar 3, 2026 | Padel News, Padel United, Sport & Leisure, UK Sport Development
Seven years ago we published a blog post titled “The Most Popular Game You’ve Never Heard Of” about this strange new sport called ‘Padel’ Back then, most people in the UK read it and thought: “Sounds fun… but I’ll probably never play it.” Fast-forward to... 
by G Mallard | Feb 21, 2026 | Padel News, Property Search, Sponsorship, Sport & Leisure, UK Sport Development
Padel continues to transform the UK sports landscape at an unprecedented pace. What began as a niche activity has evolved into one of the fastest-growing racket sports, driven by accessible play, social appeal, and strategic infrastructure development. As of early... 
by G Mallard | Aug 17, 2025 | Padel United, Pickleball, UK Sport Development
Across the UK and Europe, two racket sports are making headlines – pickleball and padel. Both are fun, fast-paced, and social games that are attracting players of all ages. But while they may sound similar, pickleball and padel are quite different in how they’re... 
by G Mallard | Aug 16, 2025 | Colchester, Padel News, Sport & Leisure, UK Sport Development
Padel United UK is thrilled to announce a brand-new partnership with Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester. As part of this collaboration, we are bringing the UK’s fastest-growing sport directly to the hotel with the launch of two premium pop-up padel courts. These...