It might be an understatement to say that padel has become pretty popular over the last couple of years, and if you’re one of the many that has gotten the bug for this hybrid racquet sport, you’ll know just how addictive (and fun) it can be. Padel began as a creative twist on tennis in Mexico, combining elements of tennis and squash into a fast-paced, easy-to-pick-up game. Since then, it has spread rapidly across Europe – especially in Spain – thanks to its sociable feel and low barrier to entry. Manchester has most definitely welcomed padel with open arms, so much so that we can’t keep up with all the places there are to play it. Here’s our guide to the best places to play padel in Manchester, if you too are looking to give it a go.
1. The Padel Club
The Padel Club was established in Summer 2022 with two purpose-built courts located in Wilmslow, Cheshire, however the newer hub at the 1.5-acre development within TraffordCity is its first site in Greater Manchester. The TraffordCity Padel Club facility boasts five purpose-built and high specification courts of which; nine are covered courts and two are open air courts.
The first phase 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. Future 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.
📍 The Padel Club, 15 Trafford Way, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M41 7JA.
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2. Club de Padel
Featuring four state-of-the-art panoramic glass courts, handmade in Spain and imported to Manchester, Club de Padel opened in December 2023 and has been a smashing hit ever since. The club also has a partnership with Manchester coffee shop, Federal, providing their Antipodean sunshine vibes, great coffee, snacks and a selection of drinks to Padel players.
Club de Padel aims to establish an inclusive and thriving Padel community in Manchester, with social matches, coaching, tournaments and corporate events taking place throughout the year. Plus, the racquet sport club has partnered with global sports brands Adidas and HEAD to offer top-of-the-range equipment for both rental and purchase, and has recruited one of the UK’s top Padel competitors, Alberto Cubero Torregrosa, as Head Coach to offer both group and 1-2-1 sessions.
📍 Club de Padel, Owen Street, Manchester, M15 4TQ.
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3. Manchester Padel Club
Located at South Manchester Sports Club in Heald Green, Cheadle, Manchester Padel Club is led by a professional team with decades of experience in international padel. The new covered court offers all weather, year-round padel play and perfect for the unpredictable weather we get here in Manchester, and features the latest smart technology, which allows players to watch their game back and improve their technique.
Since opening in July 2023, they have welcomed athletes such as Usain Bolt, David De Gea and Michail Antonio along with players of all levels – from beginners to the Cheshire County Team – so why not join the roster?
📍 Manchester Padel Club, South Manchester Sports Club, St Ann’s Rd N, Heald Green, Gatley, Cheadle SK8 4RZ.
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4. Pure Padel
Located in a former goods and distribution warehouse, Pure Padel Manchester is based at Dutton Street in Cheetham Hill. The venue offers six panoramic padel courts, a pro-padel shop, a bistro-style café and bar, fully equipped changing rooms with showers, plus a raised mezzanine viewing platform overlooking a show court.
Having opened its first club in Alderley Park, Macclesfield in October 2023, Pure Padel has seen great success with more than 4,000 players and boasts the status as the first padel club in the North West to operate multi-site facilities. What’s more, free on-site parking and Wi-Fi is available to customers – so what are you waiting for?
📍 Pure Padel Manchester, 24 Dutton St, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M3 1LE.
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5. Soul Padel, Stockport
Soul Padel has opened its permanent spot in Stockport, adding four new covered courts to the two they already had, all protected by a canopy, along with a clubhouse for players to hang out and relax. There are even weekly socials at Soul Padel, bringing people together from all walks of life – including Soul Sisters, a women-only meet-up empowering women of all ages to get active, and Soul Timers, social sessions for older players wanting a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Soul Padel is committed to opening up the game to the diverse communities who might not previously have had the chance to try the sport. Hundreds of pupils from the likes of Cheadle Catholic Junior School have already taken to the Soul Padel court, covering everything from warm-ups to shuttle drills with Soul Padel’s dedicated team of coaches. But it’s not just the young ones getting in on the action, as Soul Padel has an experienced club team on hand to help all ages and skill levels.
📍 Soul Padel, Decathlon, George’s Rd, Stockport, SK4 1DN.
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6. Padel 16, Worsley
One of the latest padel facilities to open in Greater Manchester is Padel 16, which is located at Worsley Sports Club and it even has a pro-footballer backing the sporting venue. The state-of-the art padel facility is owned by Italian pro-footballer Fabio Borini, who started his football career at Bologna, before moving to Chelsea in 2007 and currently plays for Sampdoria in Genoa.
Padel 16 boasts world-class courts that are for enthusiasts and beginners alike, and being in the gorgeous surroundings of Worsley, just off the East Lancs, you’ll feel refreshed with all that out-of-city air and a great game of padel.
📍 Padel 16, Worsley Sports Club, Walkden Rd, Worsley, Manchester M28 2RZ.
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