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Brands, products, services and innovations in padel, pickleball & tennis.
Germany's first trade fair for padel, pickleball & racket sports. Two days of expo, experience, summit and community – all under one roof.
Date16–17 AprilFri + Sat, 2027
VenueGladbeckVan der Valk Hotel, NRW
Only– daysuntil opening
2days
1,500 m²exhibition space
50–60exhibitors
2,000expected visitors
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Van der Valk Hotel Gladbeck
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The concept
More than a trade fair.
More than a trade fair.
Four areas, one goal.
The annual meeting place of Germany's racket sports industry. A Founding Edition today, the leading event tomorrow.
Experience
Test products, try new sports, experience trends live – on real courts.
Summit
Talks, market developments and best practice from operators, clubs and investors.
Community
Bringing people together, making contacts, building partnerships.
What to expect
Don't just watch.
Don't just watch.
Experience it.
The programme is growing – we announce speakers and tournaments here first.
Mini padel & pickleball court
Play yourself – beginner sessions and free play on both days.
Test stations & product demos
Try rackets, balls, surfaces and tech – with the brands on site.
Speaker stage
Insights on the market, court construction, club development and financing.
Coaching & clinics
Training sessions with coaches – partner associations being confirmed.
Meet the Brands
B2B matchmaking between manufacturers, retailers, operators and clubs.
After-Fair Party · Fri, 16 April
The networking highlight straight after the first fair day.
For the industry
Business
Manufacturers · Retailers · Clubs · Operators · Associations · Architects & real estate · Municipalities · Investors · Startups · Planning & permit services · Tech & AI for sports facilities
Win new customers, generate leads, showcase products – and meet the people who will build courts in the years ahead.
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For everyone who plays
Community
Players · Coaches · Families · Beginners · Content creators · Sports fans
Try new sports, test equipment, meet the pros – and find out where you can play near you.
Register for free
Startups & investors
Ideas meet capital.
We bring racket sports startups together with investors: 5 places in the startup area, a Court Pitch on the Racket Stage and meetings arranged in advance.
5places in the startup area
1:1meetings with investors
Why now
All market figures →
A market on the rise.
58,334padel courts worldwide
19.4 mplayers worldwide
≈ 22new courts per day (7,898 in 2025)
91,000courts expected by 2028
120,000recreational playersSource: DPV, as of 11/2024
5,300licensed playersSource: DPV, as of 11/2024
2,013courts at 582 locations (+115 % in 12 months)Source: Padelfinder.de, as of 31 Aug 2026
For exhibitors
Space, hotel, catering.
All packages & services
Space, hotel, catering.
One package price.
Every stand package includes accommodation at the fair hotel, breakfast, drinks and snacks. No commuting, no hotel hunting, no hidden costs.
XSThe Start-up Deal3 m²from €500SaaS, club software, consulting, start-ups
SThe Rookie6 m²from €990Accessory brands, club equipment, services
POPULARMThe Challenger12 m²from €1,790Racket brands, court components, tech
LThe Matchwinner20 m²from €2,990Full-service court suppliers, major brands, event infrastructure
XLPremium & custom build25 m²+on requestCourt builders, hall infrastructure, custom builds
All prices net plus VAT and service charge (€15/m²). Stand construction not included – available on request.
Venue 2027
Van der Valk Hotel Gladbeck
Fair, accommodation and networking in one place – in the heart of North Rhine-Westphalia, easy to reach from the Ruhr area, Düsseldorf and Cologne.
Friday, 16 April1 pm – 8 pmOpening · After-Fair Party
Saturday, 17 April9 am – 6 pmMatchmaking · Talks
Bohmertstraße 333 · 45964 Gladbeck, Germany
Travel & floor plan
A Founding Edition today. The leading event tomorrow.
2027Founding Edition
2028More exhibitors & sports
2029Larger exhibition space
2030The leading platform for racket sports