About Padel
The world's fastest-growing racket sport
What is Padel?
Padel (also known as padel tennis) is a racket sport that combines elements of tennis and squash. Played in doubles on an enclosed court about one-third the size of a tennis court, it's easy to learn, highly social, and incredibly fun for all ages and skill levels.
The sport was invented in Mexico in the 1960s and has since exploded in popularity, particularly in Spain and Latin America. Today, padel has over 35 million weekly players globally and is rapidly expanding across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
How to Play
🎾 The Court
- • 20m x 10m (one-third of tennis court)
- • Enclosed by glass walls and mesh fencing
- • Net in the middle (similar to tennis)
- • Balls can be played off the walls
🏓 The Equipment
- • Solid padel racket (no strings)
- • Slightly depressurized tennis-like ball
- • Tennis shoes or court shoes
- • Most courts provide rental rackets
⚡ The Rules
- • Always played in doubles (4 players)
- • Underhand serve (like in pickleball)
- • Score like tennis (15, 30, 40, game)
- • Ball must bounce before hitting wall
🚀 The Strategy
- • Use walls strategically
- • Teamwork is essential
- • Less running than tennis
- • Mix power and placement
Why People Love Padel
Social by Design
Padel requires 4 players, making it inherently social. The compact court size keeps everyone close, encouraging communication and camaraderie. It's called "the new LinkedIn" for good reason!
Easy to Learn
Beginners can play socially after just 3 lessons. The smaller court, softer ball, and wall play make it more forgiving than tennis while still offering depth for advanced players.
Great Exercise
Fast-paced rallies provide an excellent cardiovascular workout without the joint stress of tennis. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Year-Round Play
Many Singapore venues offer indoor or sheltered courts with air-conditioning, making padel comfortable even in tropical weather. Play rain or shine!
Global Community
With 35 million players worldwide, you can play padel almost anywhere you travel. It's a passport to instant social connections in new cities.
Padel in Singapore
Singapore is experiencing explosive growth in padel. From a single operator in 2021 to 16 operators with 40+ courts by late 2025, with 14 new courts opening in just the first 2 months of 2026, the sport is rapidly becoming mainstream.
The sport has attracted Singapore's PMETs (Professionals, Managers, Executives, Technicians) who appreciate its networking value and accessibility. Major corporations including Sport Singapore, DBS Bank, Nike, and Decathlon have hosted padel team-building events.
Padel Worldwide
Source: International Padel Federation (FIP) World Padel Report 2025
Why padel.sg?
As Singapore's padel community grows rapidly, we noticed players struggling with fragmented information: court details scattered across websites, WhatsApp groups hidden in club pages, events announced across multiple platforms, and no easy way to connect with other players.
padel.sg is Singapore's unified padel community platform. We bring together courts, events, and community resources in one place, making it easier for everyone—from curious beginners to tournament players—to find, play, and connect.
Find Courts
Complete directory of all Singapore courts
Discover Events
Americanos, tournaments, and socials
Connect
Join community groups and find partners