One of the best padel players in history, Fernando Belasteguin, has made a major professional move by establishing his first club in Barcelona. The Argentine athlete, who has long dominated the sport and now aims to broaden its appeal through his own facilities, is embarking on an intriguing new endeavor.
Situated in Barcelona’s Zona Franca, the Bela Padel Center is intended to serve as a gathering place for players of various skill levels. With twenty courts—eleven of which are outdoor and nine of which are indoors—the club offers year-round playability. Along with the courts, the facility has a cutting-edge gym, a dedicated academy, and a restaurant called Casa Bela that serves as a gathering place for both players and guests.
Belasteguin has conveyed his excitement for the project, highlighting his goal to establish a welcoming environment where padel can be played by everybody. Beyond competition, he sees athletics as a means of fostering community and education. The group will hold training sessions for kids and adults, reaffirming the principles that have shaped his professional life.
Given that Barcelona has been Belasteguin’s home for a long time, it was an obvious option for this project. The city is the perfect place for a facility of this size because of its thriving sports culture and active padel population. By raising the bar for quality in training and facilities, he hopes to help padel flourish not just in Spain but throughout the world with this new club.
Belasteguin’s lifelong commitment to the game is reflected in the opening of Bela Padel Center Barcelona, which is more than just a financial decision. Padel is still shaped by him, and this new club is a testament to his dedication to developing skill and enthusiasm for the game. Players enter the courts prepared to take on the future of padel, carrying on the tradition of a real champion.
