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National scene

Where to play,
state by state.

Padel arrived with a handful of Sydney and Melbourne courts. It's since spread to every mainland state and the ACT, with new venues opening fast.

By region

The current landscape

Availability changes quickly as new clubs open — treat this as a starting point for your search, not a complete directory.

NSW
Sydney is one of the most active padel markets in the country, with indoor and outdoor courts spread across the eastern suburbs, inner west and northern beaches, and demand consistently running ahead of court supply.
65 courts
VIC
Melbourne has grown into one of Australia's strongest padel markets, combining premium indoor clubs with more casual, lifestyle-focused venues across the inner city and surrounding suburbs.
47 courts
QLD
The Gold Coast was among the first Australian cities to get dedicated padel courts, and Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast have followed with their own venues as the sport builds momentum in the state.
10 courts
WA
Perth was one of the earliest Australian cities to embrace padel and continues to add courts, with the local scene increasingly focused on club competitions and coaching pathways.
20 courts
SA
Adelaide's padel scene is newer but building steadily, with dedicated indoor facilities now open and more players discovering the sport each season.
4 courts
ACT
Canberra has a small but steadily growing padel community, drawing a lot of new players who are trying the sport for the first time.
6 courts

Court counts are approximate, current as of mid-2026 — see padelaus.com.au for the full, up-to-date list.

Booking made easy

Book your court
with Playtomic

Most Australian padel clubs take their bookings through Playtomic — a free app and website where you can check live court availability, see prices, and pay in a few taps. It's not run by us, but it's the tool most players actually use to find a game.

Before you book

What to expect at your first session

01

No gear needed

Most venues rent rackets and balls for a small fee, so there's no need to buy anything before you know you'll stick with it.

02

Book ahead

Courts in Sydney and Melbourne fill up fast, especially evenings and weekends — booking a day or two ahead is common practice.

03

Bring three friends

Padel is a doubles game, so the easiest way in is to book a court with three others — many venues also run social mixers if you're coming solo.

Next step

Not sure what to bring?

Check the gear guide for the no-fluff breakdown of rackets, balls, and what's actually worth buying once you're hooked (and you will be).

Read the gear guide