Padelnieuws van Jort Van der Heide

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April 22, 2026 402 1

On the last weekend of March, Daan Veldhuis and Werner Lootsma won the P100 KNLTB Padel Guide Tournament. The 28-year-old from Leeuwarden is firmly established at the top of the national rankings and is working hard to make a further breakthrough. We spoke to him about his journey, his ambitions and the reality behind the life of a passionate padel player.

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April 2, 2026 609

Padel continues to take the Dutch sports world by storm. In 2025, no less than 876,000 Dutch people hit the padel courts. Although the number of courts has expanded significantly, the player base is growing even faster. The result? Padel is reaching a tipping point where the need for more playing space, coaches, and professionalization is more urgent than ever. This and more is revealed in the second edition of the Padel in Figures (Padel in Cijfers) report, presented by the KNLTB and partner EY.

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April 1, 2026 102

A new, spectacular padel concept backed by Bayern Munich player Joshua Kimmich and TikTok star Younes Zarou is coming to the Netherlands. The so-called One Point Challenge Tour (OPCT) will also visit a Dutch location this year on May 30, with Peakz Padel as the official partner.

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March 23, 2026 127 8

EINDHOVEN – During an atmospheric and historic final day of the EY National Padel Championships (NK Padel), Youp de Kroon and Julian Prins, along with the duo Marcella Koek and Steffie Weterings, claimed the national titles. The event at the Vibes Urban Sports & Event Center in Eindhoven was completely sold out and drew a record number of visitors.

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March 18, 2026 108

Grando Kitchens | Bathrooms and the KNLTB are joining forces to further promote the growth of padel in the Netherlands. As the new Official Partner of KNLTB Padel, Grando is committed to strengthening the sport and its rapidly growing community.

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March 18, 2026 1,774

See below for the full list of official results from the third day of the EY NK Padel 2026, played on Tuesday 17 March.

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March 17, 2026 600

See below for the full list of official results from the second day of the EY NK Padel 2026, played on Monday 16 March.

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March 16, 2026 1,002

See below for the full list of official results from the first day of the EY NK Padel 2026, played on Sunday 15 March.

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March 13, 2026 263

Dutch Padel Week 2026 will take place from 15 to 22 March 2026. This week marks the highlight of the Dutch padel season and brings together players, fans and enthusiasts from across the country.

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March 13, 2026 1,089 1

The NK Padel 2026 will take place during Dutch Padel Week from 15 to 22 March 2026.

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March 11, 2026 98

Heinz is taking its first step into sports sponsorship in the Netherlands. The food brand has committed to a two-year partnership as a Gold Partner with padel chain Peakz Padel. Through this collaboration, the brands aim to bring sports, hospitality and brand experience more prominently together on and around the padel court.

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March 2, 2026 87

Great news for the Dutch padel scene: the Royal Dutch Lawn Tennis Association (KNLTB) has extended Jacco Eltingh’s contract as Sporting Director for an additional two years, securing his leadership until July 2028.