What is padel?

Padel is a racquet sport that was created in Mexico in 1969 that combines elements of tennis, squash, platform tennis, and pickleball. It is played two people vs. two people over a net with the glass walls surrounding the court. The ball is a deflated tennis ball and the serve is cross court and underhand (like pickleball) and the scoring is similar to tennis. Since its founding, padel has become particularly popular across South America and Spain and has more recently spread across Europe, the Middle East and most recently to the USA. There are currently about 300 total courts in the US compared to 10,000+ in Spain and it is currently the fastest growing sport in the world. Padel has been described by many as “easy to learn and hard to master” which we believe rings true and if you try it you will love it.

When are we opening?

We are currently building out our indoor facility in Dedham and are hoping to open in the Fall of 2024. For more specific opening information subscribe to our newsletter below.

Who plays padel?

We believe padel is for everyone — all genders and all ages. It is enjoyed globally by high level athletes as well as people who have never picked up a racquet before. Players range from 4-5 years old to people playing into their 70s and beyond.

How many courts will you have and what is the ceiling height?

We will have 3 courts with 25 foot+ ceiling clear heights.

Do you need to be a member to play?

No. We will have a model where anyone can book a court and play. If you enjoy playing padel frequently joining our membership could make sense to get discounts on courts, a longer booking window and get access and discounts to other exclusive future offerings like private events, clinics, lessons, and leagues.

Another question?

Just shoot us an email (info@playpadelboston.com) and we will try and get it answered for you as soon as possible!