11 Best Places to Play Padel this Summer
For those who’d rather pick up a paddle than lounge on a beach - or even better, pair them together
Rocalla, Padel Island Floating Club, Padel Social Club, Camps Bay Retreat
Padel is a rapidly growing social sport in 2026. According to the latest data from Playtomic, the world’s largest racquet sports community, U.S. player participation has skyrocketed by 154% since 2024, with new luxury clubs opening at a rate of nearly two per week.
Whether you are looking for a rooftop match in London or a floating court in Dubai, here is a list of where to play this summer:
EUROPE
Formentera: Rocalla
A new padel club opening this month (May 2026) with multi-day wellness retreats stacked with activities like padel, yoga, and boat excursions.
Belgium: Tero Padel Waterloo
In the eco-conscious wellness hub south of Brussels, Tero Padel has a clubhouse that feels more like a luxury boutique hotel, and for families, they also have holiday camps for kids.
Amsterdam: Padeldam
Amsterdam's largest padel destination, known for its massive social deck and weekly activities ranging from tournaments and competitions to lessons for beginners and advanced players alike.
London: Padel Social Club
In the newly redeveloped Earl's Court area, this outdoor urban escape has panoramic glass courts and a rooftop bar, offering players rare open-air views over West London.
Manchester: The Padel Club
The Padel Club’s 11 courts (both indoor and outdoor) are pet friendly, so dogs can tag along.
Bonn, Germany: Padelhaus
The perfect place to set up a work-from-anywhere hub. In addition to 10 padel courts, they have a gym and co-working spaces.
USA
San Francisco: Park Padel
Right on the Embarcadero, these courts offer unparallelled views of the Bay Bridge and the Ferry Building.
Miami: Ultra Padel Magic City
Located in the heart of the new Magic City Innovation District, this massive club is the perfect spot to play and hang out after, with its neon accents and a lively social scene.
SOUTH AFRICA
Cape Town: Camps Bay Retreat
For those opting to escape the heat in the Southern Hemisphere, beautiful Camps Bay is a pretty appealing option. Games here take place in a private nature reserve between the Twelve Apostles mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.
ASIA PACIFIC
Bali: Monster Padel
Known for its high-energy social atmosphere and augmented by vibrant street-art-inspired courts. It’s a go-to spot for the digital nomad and surf crowd in Canggu.
UAE
Dubai: Padel Islands Floating Club
The world’s first floating courts, offering amazing views of the surrounding skyscrapers.
All of these padel clubs can be booked using Playtomic’s app. If someone is booking solo, the “open match” option will find a padel match quickly and easily, matching them with three other players of their level.