In the most recent Coffee & Talk episode, hosts Cesc and Julian discuss the much awaited Pro Padel League comeback, which begins in Miami’s state-of-the-art Wayfair Arena. The pair explains everything fans need to know about the 2025 season, which will be a significant advancement, including the league’s expansion into Spain and Mexico, the addition of new teams, and the updated match formats.
In an exclusive interview, PPL CEO Mike Dorfman discusses the league’s global goals and the strategic vision that underpins its expansion. The PPL is establishing itself as a genuinely global presence in the padel world, with events now planned in places like Guadalajara and San Sebastian.
Cesc and Julian discuss how the league might captivate American spectators, going beyond the practical aspects. They stress the value of engaging fan events, city-based rivalries, and compelling storytelling as strategies for cultivating a devoted fan base. They contend that the secret to expansion is to make the sport feel local and intimate, drawing parallels with successful models in Europe and Latin America.
Coffee & Talk provides a front-row view to the enthusiasm, energy, and inventiveness propelling padel’s ascent in the United States and beyond as the PPL gets ready to serve up its most ambitious season to date. The entire episode, including Dorfman’s interview, is available on all of the main podcast platforms.
