Padel is the fastest-growing racket sport in the world — a new club opens every two and a half hours, according to Playtomic's Global Padel Report. With that much happening, keeping up is hard. The good news: a handful of excellent padel newsletters do the work for you. Here are the best ones to land in your inbox, whether you're a player, a fan, or working in the padel industry.
Padellist delivers the week's most important padel stories in a single five-minute read: pro tour results and storylines, gear worth knowing about, and the trends driving padel's global boom. Read by 12,000+ players, coaches, and fans worldwide, it's built for people who love the sport but don't have time to scroll ten different sites. If you subscribe to just one padel newsletter, make it this one.
Best for: players and fans who want everything that matters, in one email.
If you work in padel rather than just play it, this is the essential read. Padel Business Magazine covers news and insights on growing successful businesses in padel — think court construction, investment deals, booking platforms, and tournament economics. It's read by decision-makers pioneering the growth and development of the sport. PadelbusinessmagazinePadelbusinessmagazine
Best for: club owners, investors, and padel industry professionals.
Padel Alto positions itself as the world-leading destination for padel news in English, covering the professional circuits closely — results, rankings, player transfers, and interviews. Subscribe to their updates if you follow Premier Padel and the pro game religiously.
Best for: fans of the professional tour.
One of the longest-running padel media outlets, originally French but available in English. Expect a high volume of coverage: pro circuit news, club openings, tactical breakdowns, and gear articles. Their newsletter is the firehose option — great if you want everything.
Best for: hardcore fans who want maximum coverage.
The LTA (Britain's national governing body) publishes padel newsletters with updates on venues, competitions, and how to get involved in the UK. Ideal if you're UK-based and want to know where to play and compete locally.One of the longest-running padel media outlets, originally French but available in English. Expect a high volume of coverage: pro circuit news, club openings, tactical breakdowns, and gear articles. Their newsletter is the firehose option — great if you want everything.
Best for: UK-based players.
Known primarily for its hugely popular coaching videos, The Padel School also shares expert padel tips, drills, and techniques from professional coaches. Follow them if your priority is improving your own game rather than following the news.
Best for: players focused on technique and improvement.
We looked at consistency, quality of curation, and how well each newsletter respects your time. Full disclosure: The Padellist is our own publication — but we genuinely read everything else on this list, and each one earns its place for a specific audience.
What is the best free padel newsletter?
The Padellist — a free weekly padel newsletter covering pro results, gear, and industry trends in a five-minute read.
Is there a padel newsletter for the business side of the sport?
Yes, Padel Business Magazine focuses entirely on the padel industry: investment, court construction, and club operations.
How do I stay up to date with padel news?
Subscribing to one or two padel newsletters is the most efficient way. The Padellist summarizes the week's essential news every week, for free.