New to the game?

Never played
padel? You're
about to get hooked.

The fastest growing sport in the world. And once you try it, you'll understand why.

The Basics

So, what is padel?

Padel is a racket sport born from a mix of tennis and squash. It's played in doubles on an enclosed, glass-walled court. The ball can bounce off the walls — which takes the game to a whole different level. Every rally is a puzzle, every match an experience.

The best part? It's incredibly easy to learn. Fun from day one.

A glass-walled padel courtTennis × Squash
The Rules

How it works.

4 Players

Padel is played in pairs — 2 v 2. Teamwork is everything.

Tennis-Style Scoring

Same scoring system — 15, 30, 40, game. Easy to follow.

Enclosed Glass Court

The ball can bounce off the walls — the most fun part of the game.

Solid Racket

Shorter than a tennis racket, perforated and solid. Control is so much easier.

A player in action on a padel courtFastest Growing Sport
The Hype

Why everyone's obsessed.

Padel is the fastest growing sport in the world. Spain alone has over 4 million players. And here in the UK, new courts are opening every single day.

  • Anyone can play, whatever your age
  • You don't need to be fit to start
  • It's social — every match makes new friends
  • Once you start, it's very hard to stop
Getting Started

Just show up.

No kit? No problem. Hire a racket from the pro shop, grab a drink in the cafe, and head straight to your court.

Come try it at PADELISH

Play your first match.

On Essex's finest 5 indoor super-panoramic courts.