The new racquet sport of padel has been taking the world by storm, and now the biggest padel facility in the UK has arrived in Greater Manchester. Situated at TraffordCity, the new Padel Club facility kickstarts the club’s expansion plans and allows more people to try the sport out for themselves.
The Padel Club was established in Summer 2022 with two purpose-built courts located in Wilmslow, Cheshire, however, the new hub at the 1.5-acre development within TraffordCity will be its first site in Greater Manchester and will join other padel clubs in the region like Club de Padel, Manchester Padel Club and many more. The new padel facility, which opened its second phase this week, will be neighbours to other future developments, including surfing lagoon Modern Surf, wellbeing resort Therme Manchester, and an ice rink next to the Chill Factore and iFLY.
What to expect at The Padel Club TraffordCity
The TraffordCity Padel Club facility now has 11 purpose-built and high specification courts, of which nine are covered courts and two are open-air courts. The Padel Club TraffordCity was delivered in two phases, with the first phase open from March, and consisting of five covered courts plus two outdoor courts, but now there are even more courts to play on, making it the biggest, purpose-built padel facility in the UK.
The facility also includes an onsite clubhouse, offering shower facilities, an onsite eatery and coffee bar serving up The Padel Club’s own special blend of coffee and a retail store selling Padel essentials. The plans also include a dedicated fitness and conditioning area, plus bleacher seating installed to maximise the viewer experience and add excitement when tournaments take place.
Developers say “sustainability has been considered within every detail of The Padel Club at TraffordCity” with the new facility benefiting from enhanced landscaping, insect housing, bird boxes, and more space for ecology. Members and visitors to the TraffordCity club will also benefit from dedicated on-site EV charging points, allowing them to plug in whilst they play.
Kris Ball, CEO of The Padel Club, said: “We’re thrilled to reach the completion of the second phase of The Padel Club TraffordCity. We have designed every single detail of The Padel Club TraffordCity to ensure it provides the best possible conditions for ultimate Padel play and represents our commitment to elevating the Padel experience in the UK. From the moment you walk through the door, every visitor and player realises it’s more than just courts, it’s a community.”
The opening comes at a pivotal moment for Padel, which is now the fastest-growing sport in the world. Globally, over 30 million people play Padel across 130+ countries, with Europe leading the way – especially Spain, Italy, and Sweden. In the first half of 2025 alone, 132 international tournaments were held across 38 countries, and Padel-related digital engagement continues to soar.
The Padel Club TraffordCity is now fully open with courts available to book via Playtomic.
