From 4 to 6 May 2027, Fira Barcelona Gran Via hosts the Padel World Summit (PWS), the major B2B event for the padel business. Organised by the International Padel Cluster and Fira de Barcelona, it brings together brands, clubs, distributors, investors and institutions around an exhibition area, an international congress and professional networking. It’s a professional event, with entry by registration. If you’re coming to PWS, here’s what you need to know — and why Hotel Arc La Rambla makes a great base for your stay.
What is the Padel World Summit?
The Padel World Summit (PWS) is the major international event for the padel business, the fastest-growing sport of the moment. Unlike a tournament, PWS focuses on the industry: it’s the meeting point where the decisions and deals shaping the sector’s future are made.
It’s driven by the International Padel Cluster —the global association of padel manufacturers, producers and distributors— alongside Fira de Barcelona. It combines three major strands: an exhibition area with the leading brands, an international congress with dozens of leading speakers, and high-level professional networking.
Who it’s for: brands and manufacturers, clubs and facility managers, distributors, investors, institutions and sector professionals. It’s a B2B, professional event, not a tournament open to the public.
Padel World Summit 2027 at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | 4 to 6 May 2027 (three days) |
| Venue | Fira Barcelona Gran Via (L’Hospitalet de Llobregat) |
| Sector | Padel business and industry |
| Attendee profile | Brands, clubs, distributors, investors and institutions |
| Organiser | International Padel Cluster and Fira de Barcelona |
| Entry | Professional (B2B), with registration |
What to expect from this edition
- Exhibition area: the leading padel brands present products and new releases. Recent editions have featured around 130 exhibitors, over half of them international.
- Global Padel Conference: a congress with around a hundred speakers addressing the business, investment and the sport’s Olympic future.
- High-level networking: the great annual meeting point for the industry, which in its last edition gathered over 7,200 attendees, half of them international.
- Sector trends: from club management to technology and the global expansion of padel.
Getting to Fira Barcelona Gran Via
The Gran Via venue is in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, very well connected to central Barcelona:
- Metro: line L9 Sud has several stops at the venue (Fira, Europa|Fira); the L8 connects from Plaça d’Espanya. The most direct option.
- FGC: the trains stop at Europa|Fira, next to the entrances.
- From the airport: L9 Sud connects El Prat directly with the Fira in about 15-20 minutes.
The Gran Via venue is large: check your accreditation for the hall and access point to head straight to your area of interest.
Tips for attendees
- Register in advance: it speeds up entry and secures your place in limited-capacity congress sessions.
- Plan your agenda: with around a hundred speakers and dozens of exhibitors, prioritising makes all the difference.
- Set up meetings in advance: it’s a business event; appointments are arranged beforehand.
- Book accommodation early: PWS draws professionals from around the world.
- Stay in the centre: ending the day away from the venue, in the heart of the city, is welcome.
Why stay at Hotel Arc La Rambla during the Padel World Summit
For an event at Gran Via, Hotel Arc La Rambla (La Rambla 19-21, next to Drassanes, L3 metro) combines an unbeatable central location with an easy connection to the venue. From Drassanes, the L3 takes you with no changes to Plaça d’Espanya, the major connection hub for the Fira, where you link up with the lines running directly to Gran Via.
After an intense day of congress and networking, you return to the historic centre: step off the metro at Drassanes and Las Ramblas, the Gothic Quarter and the harbour are steps away for dinner, more networking or simply unwinding.
Book on our website with the code ARCBLOG and enjoy a special perk as an event attendee.
