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How do you book Padel? Our courts can be booked via the Playtomic booking platform. Download the Playtomic app (iOS/Android) or visit Playtomic.io. There will also be group classes, such as the Intro to Padel and Open Social sessions, available to book in the Academy section of Playtomic.

How much do pay-and-play bookings cost?

At full price, our courts cost £56 per hour, which works out at £14.00 per person.

During semi-off-peak hours, it drops down to £48 per hour, or £12 per person.

During off-peak hours it’s £38 per hour, which works out at £9.50 per person. You can book as a group, or individually (and be matched up with other players, or add friends at a later date).

What’s the booking cancellation policy?

Cancellations can be made at any time up to 24 hours ahead of the booking time, with a full refund. Otherwise, the booking will be charged in full. The cancellation must be made via the Playtomic app.

What happens if there are adverse weather conditions?

In adverse weather conditions, the player should contact the venue directly to check if play is possible. The venue and its coaches will make the final decision. If the court is deemed unplayable, (lightning or very high winds), cancellation with a full refund will be applied.

Can I book a spot by myself?

Yes, you can either book on to an existing Open Match with other players or start an Open Match yourself for others to join.

What equipment is required for padel?You will require a padel racket and padel balls to play. These can be purchased from all good sporting retailers, with rackets starting at around £24, and balls for £3.99 for a three-pack. For on-site rental options, please see below.

Do you need specialist clothing or footwear?

You do not require any specialist clothing or footwear to play, particularly if you are just getting started. Just wear comfy exercise clothes and grippy trainers – and you’re all good to go!

Are rackets & balls available to rent on-site?

Yes! Rackets can be rented for £5.00 from our site shop, while padel balls are available to buy. This equipment is provided free of charge for Intro to Padel sessions.

What toilet & changing facilities are available?Wembley & Brent Cross Padel both have toilet facilities located onsite. There are also parent and child/adult changing facilities available within the LDO and Brent Cross shopping centre. At both locations these are a short walk away.

There is also a public wheelchair-accessible Changing Place public bathroom, together with further wheelchair-accessible facilities located next door in Wembley Stadium.

Can I buy refreshments on-site?

Refreshments, including soft drinks and energy bars, will be available to purchase from our site shop.

How many courts are available?

Our Wembley site has three outdoor courts, designed by industry-leading manufacturers MejorSet.

Our Brent Cross site has 10 GreenSet Padel courts all installed on the No#1 portable base by Resipadel

What is padel?Padel is a racket sport, best described as a mix of tennis and squash. It is a fun, social racket sport for all abilities and ages. It’s usually played in doubles on an enclosed court a third of the size of a tennis court, surrounded by walls of glass and mesh.

Where can you play padel?

Padel venues are located all over the world, with a number of courts springing up more recently in the UK, where the sport has gone from strength to strength.

What are the rules of padel?

If you want to familiarise yourself with the basic rules of padel ahead of play, watching this video on Padel Rules 101 from our ambassador, The Padel School’s Sandy Farquharson, is a useful place to start. Here are some additional useful resources for when you’re starting out:

What are the most common shots used in padel?

If you’d like to see some of the most commonly-used shots in padel, have a watch through the videos below:

How can I stay in touch? You can get in touch, and receive updates about all things Wembley Padel through our Social Sports Society Instagram page and website.

What times of the week are off-peak; semi off-peak; and peak?

Do you have any questions we haven’t answered?

Feel free to contact us directly, we’d be happy to answer.


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