Mindspring Padel and Instantpadel have formed a strategic partnership to launch fully financed, short-term outdoor padel venues in city-centre and community locations.
The collaboration aims to unlock the potential of underutilised urban spaces while accelerating the global growth of padel.
With a shared mission to make padel more accessible, the partnership will focus on 1–3 year installations in high-footfall areas, turning empty lots, parks and open spaces into vibrant hubs for sport, community and social connection.
Mindspring Padel and Instantpadel will together finance the full scope of each venue, including courts, groundwork, infrastructure and operations.
“This is about removing barriers and putting padel where people live, work, and move,” says Christoffer Granfelt, CEO of Instantpadel.
“With Mindspring as a strategic partner, we can rapidly scale this model and create a powerful footprint in cities that are eager to activate public or commercial spaces.”
The first projects are set to launch in the UK and Germany this year, with additional markets including the Netherlands, France and the U.S. currently under discussion.
Instantpadel, with support Mindspring Padel, will take an active role in identifying new opportunities, forming local partnerships, and driving revenue across each venue — from court rentals and coaching to events, sponsorships, and merchandise.
“We see this as a new chapter in the growth of padel,” says Clay Smith, Chief Commercial Officer at Mindspring Padel. “By presenting this low-risk, high-impact model, we’re enabling cities and developers to bring Padel to life in an exciting and flexible way.
“This will also further accelerate the growth of Padel and its social commnunity, espcially in areas where permanent clubs and courts may take time to develop.”
The partnership reflects a growing trend toward modular, flexible sports infrastructure that meets modern urban demands—and proves that with the right partners, padel can pop up and thrive anywhere.
