The first shopping centre in Québec to offer dedicated padel courts, bringing the global phenomenon to ROYALMOUNT's Urban Park.

MONTREAL, Oct. 26, 2026 /CNW/ -- As ROYALMOUNT Montréal's premier lifestyle, shopping and entertainment destination, wraps up another successful season of Summer Programming with over 30 events that welcomed over 50,000 attendees, it is already looking ahead to 2027 with a new way to bring the community together. Beginning in May 2027, ROYALMOUNT will introduce a seasonal outdoor padel experience in partnership with Kopa Padel, becoming the first shopping centre in Québec to offer dedicated padel courts.

With this partnership ROYALMOUNT will be bringing one of the world's fastest-growing sports to a new lifestyle setting in midtown Montreal.Kopa Padel was recently recognized as one of the 20 best padel clubs in the world, bringing internationally recognized expertise to the partnership. Together, ROYALMOUNT and Kopa Padel will introduce seasonal programming, including group classes, coaching opportunities, children's activities, leagues, tournaments and open-play sessions.

The announcement follows a standout 2026 season for ROYALMOUNT's Summer Programming, which welcomed more than 50,000 attendees across over 30 events. Through a curated calendar spanning art, culture, music, wellness and family-friendly experiences, the programming reinforced the destination's role as a lifestyle destination where people come together to connect, discover and experience the best of Montréal.

The arrival of padel in 2027 introduces a new dimension to this programming, bringing the global padel phenomenon directly to the ROYALMOUNT experience.

"Padel is more than a sport; it is a social experience that brings people together," said Marie-Michèle Thibault, Vice President Marketing at ROYALMOUNT. "By introducing outdoor padel courts to our Urban Park, we are continuing to expand the ways guests can experience ROYALMOUNT beyond shopping and dining. This new seasonal offer reflects our vision of creating a destination where culture, wellness and community come together in unexpected ways.

ABOUT ROYALMOUNT      
ROYALMOUNT is Montreal's premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination, home to the largest collection of luxury flagships in Quebec. Anchored by a 77,000 square foot urban park, it blends world-class retail with cultural programming, public art and culinary innovation. Developed by Carbonleo, ROYALMOUNT is designed for the future aiming to be Canada's largest LEED Gold retail-certified project, powered by sustainable innovation and directly connected to Montreal's de la Savane metro station via climate controlled skybridge.

For more information visit royalmount.com

ABOUT KOPA
Kopa is a premium padel, wellness, and lifestyle company creating destinations where people come to play, connect, recover, and thrive. Through clubs, academies, events, wellness programming, and curated social experiences, Kopa blends padel, hospitality, design, and culture to build vibrant communities around an active and connected way of life.

Kopa Padel @ Pointe-Saint-Charles, Kopa's flagship club in Montreal, brings this vision to life through four indoor padel courts, pickleball, two Pilates studios, a full-service café and lounge, an academy, and the city's most complete padel pro shop.

Driven by the rally and built for connection, Kopa is a lifestyle brand blending global padel culture with Montreal's community spirit - a place to play, mingle, recover, and live healthier.

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