Our commitments to supporting the student padel community
Guarantee that students never pay more than £20 hourly rate for a court with equipment included until 2029.
Allocate a guaranteed minimum of 4 hours for student only access per day, every weekday.
Create student jobs as a priority at the facility.
Help educate all students with first operating month free for university students.
Provide funding for Student Union led initiatives including padel socials and tournaments.
The Padel Loft is dedicated to revolutionising the student padel experience across the UK.
We provide high-quality courts and vibrant spaces that serve as community hubs for students to connect, play, and thrive. Our mission is to make padel an integral part of student life, promoting physical well-being, social interaction, and a sense of community.
Join The Padel Loft – It’s a Student Experience.
For students, padel is the perfect sport. It’s not just fun and active – it’s social, inclusive, and easy to pick up. As a student, you want a sport that doesn’t demand hours of practice or expensive gear, and padel ticks all the boxes.
Padel courts are smaller, and you play in pairs, which makes it a great way to bond with friends or meet new people. It’s less formal than some sports, meaning you can enjoy a relaxed game with classmates or get a bit competitive – all while having a laugh.
The best part? Padel is incredibly accessible. It’s easy to learn, so you don’t need to be an expert to get involved, and it doesn’t take up too much time – perfect for fitting around your studies. Whether you’re looking to stay active, blow off some steam, or just have fun with mates, padel is the go-to sport for students.
Partnerships with Universities
Collaboration with Student-Focused Businesses
Shared investment and management responsibilities, focusing on mutually beneficial outcomes.
We lease space from the university and retain full control over operations, providing revenue share income for the institution.
We lease space from the university and retain full control over operations, providing rental income for the institution.
The university funds the construction, and we manage daily operations, with revenue-sharing options available.
Businesses can sponsor courts or events, gaining valuable exposure in a high-traffic student environment.
Passionate padel player and a University of Bath graduate with a track record of business marketing and strategy in the sports industry, most recently of DAZN. Vova is leveraging his expertise to create a ground-breaking student padel court concept and make it market leading. He’s dedicated to driving growth and fostering innovation in this exciting sector.
Originally from Spain, Ricard has always been passionate about padel. With a deep understanding of the game and a love for sharing his knowledge, he is excited to bring his expertise to the UK. Also a University of Bath graduate with a strong background in data engineering, most recently at Kubric Group, Ricard is dedicated to driving the sport’s growth.
With extensive experience in the startup ecosystem and venture capital market, Maxim acts as a key advisor for The Padel Loft. His deep understandings of raising capital and scaling operations are invaluable as we navigate the early stages of launching premium student padel facilities across the UK. Matias’ strategic insights and connections provide us with the tools to build a solid foundation for long-term success.
We strive to create a welcoming environment so that all players feel valued regardless of background or their skill level.
We aim to build strong, supportive connections between students, fostering life-long friendships.
In anything that we do, we are responsible for educating the students and driving their interest in padel.
Padel offers students a fantastic outlet for physical fitness, stress relief and mental clarity during their academic journey.
We take pride in creating memories for all students through our contributions to social events and tournaments.
We are committed to helping students grow both on and off the court – padel is an opportunity for personal development.
Ready to bring premium padel facilities to your campus or business? Contact us today to find out how we can work together to make this vision a reality.
