Padel comes to Blackburn: time to try something new as Slazenger opens a new club for the fast-growing sport

The new Slazenger Padel Club in Haslingden Road is a multi-purpose destination, bringing together sport, socialising, and elite facilities.

Slazenger, the renowned name in racquet sports and part of Frasers Group, has announced bold expansion plans to deliver unmatched padel facilities to athletes across the UK. With new clubs opening throughout the year, it will soon be operating some 150 courts nationwide.

It is all part of the firm’s goal to make padel more accessible - with Slazenger Padel the leading name of one of the UK’s fastest-growing sports.

Try padel – and pickleball –for yourself in Blackburn

This month, Slazenger Padel opened its newest location in Blackburn. The 30,000 sq ft club features nine premium panoramic padel courts, expert coaching for all levels, a members’ bar, social spaces, pro shop and equipment hire.

For the first time they have also included two dedicated pickleball courts, broadening the centre’s appeal to new audiences and communities.

Demand for high-quality facilities is soaring

Building on the momentum of Slazenger Padel Leeds, which opened in October 2024, and Swindon in December 2025, demand for high-quality, inclusive padel facilities has surged.

This year, Slazenger Padel is set to open a minimum of 10 new clubs in 2026, meaning it offers 150 courts nationwide.

“Padel has experienced an incredible trajectory over the past few years. It’s a highly social sport and a relevant younger brother of tennis, appealing to a wide array of demographics making it a natural fit for our audiences,” said a Slazenger Padel spokesperson.

Each Slazenger Padel Club is designed as a premium, welcoming environment for players of all abilities, blending Slazenger’s 140-year heritage in sporting excellence with state-of-the-art facilities. More than just clubs, Slazenger Padel offers a place where people can play, train, relax, and socialise.

Slazenger to become a powerhouse of padel

Reaffirming its commitment to padel globally, Slazenger will serve as the official ball sponsor of the Hexagon Cup 2026 in Madrid, one of the sport’s most prestigious international tournaments.

Slazenger already boasts the world’s longest-running sports sponsorship, partnering with Wimbledon Tennis Championship and supplying the tournament's official balls since 1902.

“Slazenger has long been synonymous with elite racquet sports, and building on its heritage in tennis, padel represents a powerful next chapter for the brand,” adds the spokesperson. “Through Slazenger Padel, we believe we can grow Slazenger’s brand identity and improve the experience we deliver across the UK.”

Visit Slazenger Padel Blackburn today at Haslingden Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2EE. Find out more on the website here