Expo
Brands, products, services and innovations – from the court to the racket to the booking software.
- 50–60 exhibitors
- Product launches & premieres
- Advice right at the stand
The concept
We're building more than a trade fair.
Racket Sports Germany is the annual meeting place for everyone driving padel, pickleball and tennis forward in Germany: manufacturers, retailers, operators, clubs, associations, investors – and the community that plays.
In 2027 we launch as the Founding Edition. Deliberately compact, deliberately high quality – and aiming from day one to become the industry's leading event.
Our vision
An industry in transition needs a shared place.
Padel is growing fast, pickleball is arriving, tennis clubs are investing in new offerings, and more and more operators, investors and brands are entering the market. What has been missing is a platform that brings all of them together. That is exactly where Racket Sports Germany comes in.
Innovation
Business
Exchange
Community
Inspiration
Educationfrom 2028
Four areas
Four areas. One shared goal.
Experience
Products should be experienced, not just shown. Play, test and compare for yourself.
- Mini padel & pickleball court
- Test stations & product demos
- Coaching & clinics
Summit
Hands-on knowledge: talks and panels on market development, court construction, operations and financing.
- Speaker stage
- Best practice
- Market insights
Community
Bringing people together, making contacts, building partnerships – on the floor and beyond.
- Meet the Brands
- B2B matchmaking
- After-Fair Party
The Racket StageStories from the court.
Stories from the court.
Knowledge for the market.
One stage, six themed tracks. On the Racket Stage, pros, founders, operators and club leaders come together – short, personal and to the point. 20-minute talks, panels and a pitch format.
Track 1
Player Stories
Pros and former pros from padel, tennis and pickleball on careers, switching sports and the boom.
Track 2
Club & Court Business
Construction, operations, utilisation, financing – figures and experience from practice.
Track 3
Clubs in Transition
From tennis club to racket club: conversion, member growth, youth.
Track 4
Brands in Racket Sports
How brands reach the community – sponsorship, content, partnerships.
Track 5
Health & Performance
Injury prevention, training, mental strength – for players of all ages.
Track 6
Culture & Content
Creators, podcasts, lifestyle – why racket sports are so social.
Format · Sat 3 pm
Court Pitch
Racket sports start-ups and founders pitch in 5 minutes to a jury and the audience. The winner receives a stand at the 2028 edition.
Format · Fri 7.30 pm
Racket Sports Award
Awards for Club of the Year, Newcomer and Community Project – voted by jury and community.
Format · both days
Meet the Speaker
After every talk: 15 minutes of Q&A and photos in the networking lounge.
Speakers are being announced on an ongoing basis.
Programme & speakers
The Racket VillagePlay, compete, connect –
Play, compete, connect –
right on the show floor.
The heart of the experience area: a compact sports village with courts, challenges, brand spots and a lounge. This is where a visit becomes an experience – and a contact becomes community.
ZONE 1 · COURTSPlay ZoneMini padel court and pickleball court for free play and the community tournament on Saturday. Rental rackets on site.
ZONE 2 · CHALLENGESRacket ChallengesSmash speed measurement, precision challenge and “King of the Court” – with a live leaderboard and daily prizes from exhibitors.
ZONE 3Meet the ProsAutographs, photos, mini clinics with pros and coaches.
ZONE 4Lounge & Food
For exhibitors
Sponsor a challenge or book a test spot in the village – direct contact with visitors who play.
For visitors
Free to join with every ticket. Clinic slots can be reserved online in advance.
For creators
Content spot with branded wall – made for reels, TikToks and highlights.
Why nowGermany is one of the
Germany is one of the
hottest growth markets.
According to the Playtomic Global Padel Report 2026, Germany and the UK are among the most dynamic emerging markets worldwide. New sports are emerging, clubs are evolving, operators are investing – now is the moment to bring everyone together in one place.
58,334padel courts6× more than in 2016
~20,000clubs4,969 new clubs in 2025
19.4 mplayersof which 850,000+ licensed
91,000courts expected by 20287,898 new courts in 2025
120,000recreational playersSource: DPV, as of 11/2024
5,300licensed playersSource: DPV, as of 11/2024
2,013courts at 582 locations · +115 % in 12 monthsSource: Padelfinder.de, as of 31 Aug 2026
B2B meets B2C
One event. Two perspectives.
Business
Manufacturers · Retailers · Operators · Clubs · Associations · Architects & real estate · Municipalities · Investors · Startups · Planning & permit services · Tech & AI for sports facilities
Exhibit with usCommunity
Players · Coaches · Families · Beginners · Content creators · Sports fans
Register as a visitorThe Founding Edition 2027
16–17 April 2027 · Van der Valk Hotel Gladbeck2fair days
1,500 m²space
50–60exhibitors
Speaker stageSummit
Experience areaCourts & testing
NetworkingAfter-Fair Party
A Founding Edition today. The leading event tomorrow.
2027Founding Edition
2028More exhibitors & sports, education
2029Larger exhibition space
2030The leading platform for racket sports