The inaugural Salon du Padel opens on Saturday, 31 January in Paris, bringing together players, clubs, manufacturers and industry professionals as France’s padel community continues its rapid expansion.
The first Salon du Padel brings together players, clubs, equipment manufacturers and industry stakeholders in one venue.
The fair is organized by Marc Assous, who has extensive experience creating and managing public and professional trade shows. He has previously directed major events including the Paris Golf Show and the Salon du Tennis.
Taking place on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 2026, at Padelistes Bercy on rue Escoffier in Paris’s 12th arrondissement, the Salon du Padel will host international equipment manufacturers, including racket, apparel and footwear brands. Visitors will discover the latest innovations in equipment optimization, court design and game-related technologies.
Padel is growing rapidly in France. According to 2025 figures from the Observatoire du Padel, the number of players has reached 850,000 – a 130 per cent increase since 2022.
