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Padel in 60 seconds
Padel (say it "pah-DEL") is a racket sport played in doubles on a court about a third the size of a tennis court, enclosed by glass and mesh walls. The walls are part of the game: after the ball bounces, you can play it off the glass. Scoring is the same as tennis, the serve is underhand, and the racket is a short, solid paddle with holes — no strings. It is famously easy to start: most first-timers are rallying within ten minutes, which is a big reason clubs are opening across North America.
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PLAY
Every verified padel club in Canada, plus US clubs coast to coast — court counts, rates and booking links, checked against the clubs themselves.
BUILD
Thinking of opening a club or converting a space? Real cost ranges, conversion guides, and a directory of court builders and installers.
GEAR
The short beginner list: a first racket, proper court shoes, balls, a bag and grips. Nothing you don't need yet.
LEARN
Rules in five minutes, how to pick a first racket, the shots with the funny names (bandeja, vibora) in plain language.
Coming soon — announced clubs we're tracking
Altea Active — Edmonton
Altea Active's own Edmonton site says its 125,000 sq ft club is 'Opening This Winter' with 4 padel courts alongside 10 indoor pickleball courts.
Padel FVR — 5th club
Padel FVR says another club is on the way after its four current locations. No name, location or date published yet.
The Nostalgia Club — Calgary
Ground broke in October 2026 on a 400,000+ sq ft social and athletic club whose own amenities page lists 3 indoor padel courts plus tennis and pickleball.
Conquer Padel Jacksonville
Conquer Padel's Jacksonville location is listed as 'Coming Soon' on the club's own website, advertising five indoor padel courts with 30-foot ceilings at 8313 Baycenter Rd. The franchise club is planned as Northeast Florida's first dedicated indoor padel facility.
Boca Paddle by CityPickle
A 100,000 sq ft racquet club in Boca Raton's North Park with six padel courts and nineteen pickleball courts, operated by CityPickle. It opens November 18, 2026 with a restaurant, recovery zone and coworking space.
Capital City Padel Club
Capital City Padel Club is bringing three lit outdoor courts to Washington's Bridge District in Anacostia. The club targets a spring 2027 opening, with preview events planned for fall 2026.
Maine Padel Club
Maine Padel Club is an announced Portland club currently raising its founding investment round. Plans call for four indoor and two outdoor covered courts, with 90-minute bookings priced at $60–$120.