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 opened on December 9th! Start playing today.

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.

What is your pricing?

We charge $100 per hour ($25 per person) for a court at “peak” times and $60 per hour ($15 per person) at “off-peak times.

When are “peak” times and when are “off-peak” times?

Peak times are weekdays 5 pm until close and all day on the weekends. Off-peak times are Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm.

Do we have paddles and balls for rent and purchase?

Yes! Paddles for rent are $9 and balls for purchase are $9. Rental paddles are free for members.

What are your hours?

We are open daily 8am - 1030pm

What is your cancellation policy?

We have a 24 hour cancellation policy for non-members and a 12 hour cancellation policy for members. We can’t accept cancellations or changes to bookings a few hours before play because that prevents other people from booking and using that time slot. The person who booked the court will be charged for the full amount of the booking for late cancellations.

What amenities do you have?

• A shower with towels and toiletries provided

• A warm up hitting wall

• A gym area with foam rollers, Theragun, mats for stretching and light weights and bands

• Multiple seating areas with nice couches and TV’s providing a great padel viewing experience

• WiFi available for working

• Non-alcoholic drinks as well as snacks

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.

Another question?

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