Where to play padel in Melbourne

In short: We verified 11 operating padel venues in Greater Melbourne, with 60 courts between them. You'll find big indoor clubs in Port Melbourne, Tullamarine, Reservoir and Cheltenham, outdoor courts in Richmond, South Yarra and Brighton East, and a two-court club down on the Mornington Peninsula. Most clubs book through Playtomic; Colosso and Noo's use their own apps.

Melbourne's padel scene has grown quickly, and the city now has a good spread of indoor and outdoor courts, which helps when the weather turns. Padel is played in doubles on an enclosed court with glass walls that stay in play, so rallies last longer and beginners get the hang of it fast. Here's where to play, how to book and how to get started.

Last checked: November 2026. We only list venues whose own website or live booking page showed them operating. Prices and hours change, so check with the club before you go.

Padel clubs in Melbourne

G4P Port Melbourne (Game4Padel)

Suburb: Port Melbourne. Courts: 9, fully indoor. Booking: Playtomic. G4P's biggest Melbourne club opened in September 2026 and runs G4P Academy coaching blocks, public classes and socials. game4padel.com.au

G4P Docklands (Game4Padel)

Suburb: Docklands. Courts: 7 panoramic courts under a 16-metre-high roof (covered rather than fully indoor). Booking: Playtomic. Classes range from Intro to Padel to sessions on the overhead and defending in the corners. game4padel.com.au

G4P Richmond (Game4Padel)

Suburb: Richmond (Victoria Gardens). Courts: 6, open-air. Booking: Playtomic. The club's Playtomic page lists racket hire at $7. Beginner classes and socials run most weeks. Note that there are no changing rooms or showers. game4padel.com.au

Recess Padel Club

Suburb: Port Melbourne. Courts: 5 (four indoor, one outdoor). Booking: Playtomic, or through reception on WhatsApp or by email. Recess runs four-class academy courses from beginner level upwards and has a recovery room with sauna and cold plunge. recesspadelclub.com

Nordic Padel

Suburb: Tullamarine. Courts: 5 indoor (4 doubles, 1 singles). Booking: Playtomic. Nordic offers group and private lessons and beginner-ranked socials, and rackets are available even when the club is unattended. nordicpadel.com.au

iPadel Melbourne

Suburb: Reservoir. Courts: 4 indoor. Booking: Playtomic. The club runs a Beginners Academy and beginner group training, and has a sauna and ice baths on site. ipadel.au

Colosso Brighton

Suburb: Brighton East. Courts: 6 outdoor. Booking: the Colosso app or booking site (not Playtomic). Colosso's flagship club runs intro to padel, skills and drills, match play and junior programs, and premium racket hire is available with every booking. colosso.world

Colosso Westfield Southland

Suburb: Cheltenham (Westfield Southland). Courts: 3 outdoor. Booking: the Colosso app or booking site. It offers coaching, socials and court hire. colosso.world

Tribe Padel & Wellness Melbourne

Suburb: Cheltenham. Courts: 7 indoor. Booking: Playtomic. Tribe's 60-minute Intro to Padel with a coach costs $30, which the club returns as Playtomic credit. There's also a recovery zone with sauna and ice bath. tribe.club

Noo's Padel

Suburb: South Yarra (Chapel Street). Courts: 6 outdoor. Booking: the club's own booking site and app (not Playtomic). Group coaching runs Monday to Saturday, and private lessons need no experience. noospadel.com.au

St Andrews Beach Padel Club

Suburb: St Andrews Beach (Mornington Peninsula, roughly 90 minutes from the CBD). Courts: 2 outdoor. Booking: Playtomic. It's a newer club, handy if you're staying on the Peninsula. standrewsbeachpadelclub.com.au

How to book a court in Melbourne

G4P (all three clubs), Recess, Nordic, iPadel, Tribe and St Andrews Beach take bookings through Playtomic. Download the app, find the club, pick a slot and pay for the court. Colosso and Noo's use their own apps and booking sites, so set those up before you head out. Recess also takes bookings by WhatsApp or email.

Weekday evenings and weekends are peak time at most clubs. Daytime slots are usually cheaper, and several clubs sell daytime memberships.

Tips for beginners

• Book an intro session. G4P, Tribe, iPadel and Colosso all run Intro to Padel or beginner classes, which cover the serve, the scoring and how to play the ball off the glass.
• Use socials to meet players. Nordic's beginner-ranked socials and the socials at G4P and Tribe make it easy to find a game at your level.
• Plan for the weather. If rain or heat is forecast, an indoor club (G4P Port Melbourne, Recess, Nordic, iPadel, Tribe) or the covered courts at G4P Docklands are the safe choice.
• What to bring: court or tennis shoes with good grip, comfortable sports clothes, water and your own racket if you have one. Most clubs hire rackets.
• Know the basics. Read our simple guide to the padel rules and our guide on how to start playing padel.

Gear up before you play

Hire rackets are a good way to start. If you're playing every week, your own racket gives you the same feel every time and saves on hire fees.

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Padel in other Australian cities

See our guides to padel in Sydney, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra.

FAQ: padel in Melbourne

Where can I play padel in Melbourne?

We verified 11 operating venues: G4P Port Melbourne, G4P Docklands, G4P Richmond, Recess Padel Club (Port Melbourne), Nordic Padel (Tullamarine), iPadel (Reservoir), Colosso Brighton, Colosso Westfield Southland, Tribe (Cheltenham), Noo's Padel (South Yarra) and St Andrews Beach Padel Club on the Mornington Peninsula.

How much does padel cost in Melbourne?

Court hire depends on the club and the time of day. A few published examples from November 2026: Recess charges $80–$120 per court per hour ($20–$30 per player), Nordic charges $64 off-peak and $85 peak for 60 minutes on a doubles court, Noo's charges $80 off-peak and $100 peak for 60 minutes, and Colosso lists $88 off-peak and $99 peak for court hire. Split between four players, those rates work out at roughly $16–$30 each for an hour.

Is there indoor padel in Melbourne?

Yes. G4P Port Melbourne (9 courts), Tribe in Cheltenham (7), Nordic Padel in Tullamarine (5), iPadel in Reservoir (4) and Recess in Port Melbourne (4 indoor plus 1 outdoor) all have indoor courts. G4P Docklands is covered by a high roof.

How many padel courts are there in Melbourne?

The 11 venues we verified have 60 padel courts between them (58 if you leave out St Andrews Beach on the Peninsula). The number keeps rising as new clubs open, so treat it as a snapshot from November 2026.