In short: Adelaide has two operating padel venues: Padel Fit in Thebarton, close to the CBD, and Voyager Playford Padel in Elizabeth East in the northern suburbs. Each has four courts and offers a free 30-minute intro session for beginners. Tribe Padel & Wellness has announced a four-court indoor club in Prospect, with a members-only soft opening planned for December.
Padel is a doubles racket sport played on an enclosed court, and the glass walls are part of the game. It's easy to learn, very social and suits every age, which is why clubs are popping up across Australia. Adelaide is still early in that wave, so there aren't many courts yet, but the ones that are open are well set up for beginners. Here's what we found.
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 play.
Padel clubs in Adelaide
Padel Fit – Thebarton
Suburb: Thebarton (Light Terrace, a few minutes west of the CBD). Courts: 4 (the club's functions page offers full-venue hire of up to four courts), which its homepage describes as indoor. Booking: the Padel Fit app or the booking page on its website. Padel Fit offers a free 30-minute Intro to Padel, open games, lessons for all levels and socials. The club lists racket hire at $5 per racket per session and balls at $10 for a can of three. padelfit.com.au
Voyager Playford Padel – Elizabeth East
Suburb: Elizabeth East (Playford Tennis Centre, Spruance Road). Courts: 4. Booking: online through Voyager Padel's booking page or the Voyager Padel app. Voyager took over the courts in July 2026 and runs coaching and level-based match play. When we checked, it was advertising free 30-minute Intro to Padel classes with all equipment provided. It's open from 6 am to 11 pm daily. voyagertennis.com
Coming soon: Tribe Padel & Wellness Adelaide
Tribe says it is opening a club in Prospect with 4 indoor courts and Playtomic bookings, starting with a members-only soft opening in December. We'll add it to this list once it's open to the public. tribe.club
How to book a court in Adelaide
- Padel Fit: book in the Padel Fit app or on padelfit.com.au/booking.
- Voyager Playford Padel: book on voyagerpadel.com or in the Voyager Padel app.
Padel Fit publishes per-court prices for 60, 90 and 120 minutes, with cheaper off-peak rates on weekdays between 7:30 am and 4 pm. Book a 90-minute slot for your first game: it gives you time to warm up and play a proper set.
Tips for beginners
- Take the free intro. Both Adelaide clubs offer a free 30-minute intro, which is the easiest way to learn the serve, the scoring and the walls before you book a full court.
- Join open games or socials. Padel Fit's open games and Voyager's level-based match play help you find partners at your level, which is handy if you don't have a regular group of four.
- What to bring: court or tennis shoes with good grip, comfortable sportswear, water and a racket if you have one. Both clubs can sort you out with equipment for intro sessions.
- Read up first. Our simple guide to the padel rules and our guide on how to start playing padel explain the basics in a few minutes.
Gear up before you play
At $5 a session, hiring is an easy way to try padel. Once you're playing regularly, your own racket makes your game more consistent.
- Beginner padel rackets: comfortable rackets that help you keep the ball in play.
- All padel rackets: our full range.
- Padel balls: stock up so every booking starts with fresh balls.
- Racket Finder: find the right racket for your level and style.
- Racket Reviews: in-depth reviews by Sven Boele.
Orders placed before 4 pm Sydney time ship the same day. Standard shipping takes 2–5 business days ($10, or free from $200), and express takes 1–3 business days. Questions? Hans is on +61 466 383 404, also on WhatsApp.
Padel in other Australian cities
See our guides to padel in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Canberra.
FAQ: padel in Adelaide
Where can I play padel in Adelaide?
At Padel Fit in Thebarton and Voyager Playford Padel in Elizabeth East. Tribe Padel & Wellness has announced a club in Prospect.
How much does padel cost in Adelaide?
Padel Fit publishes court hire of $66 per court for 60 minutes off-peak ($16.50 per player) and $88 at peak times ($22 per player), and $96 or $120 for 90 minutes, as of November 2026. Racket hire is $5 per racket per session. Voyager Playford doesn't publish court prices on its website.
Can beginners try padel for free in Adelaide?
Yes. Padel Fit offers a free 30-minute Intro to Padel, and Voyager Playford Padel was advertising free 30-minute intro classes with equipment provided when we checked.
Are there padel lessons in Adelaide?
Yes. Padel Fit offers lessons for all levels, and Voyager Playford Padel runs coaching with its head coach.
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