Key Takeaways
- Once a niche activity, padel has quickly gained popularity throughout Mumbai, supported by coaching clinics, organised leagues, and weekend competitions.
- Among Mumbai’s prominent venues are the indoor, air-conditioned courts at Padel (360), MS Dhoni’s 7Padel venture, and Urban Padel’s multi-location network.
- Located on the rooftop of Atria Mall in Worli, Courtside combines 3 international padel courts with wellness facilities across a premium 20,000-square-foot space.
Mumbai rides the padel wave
From Bandra and Andheri to South Mumbai, padel courts are multiplying as the sport develops from a little-known novelty into a major urban craze. Its expanding audience includes casual weekend players, coaching-clinic participants, and intense league competitors pursuing sizeable prizes.
Dedicated facilities have opened across the metropolitan area as demand continues to climb, with community WhatsApp groups and post-match gatherings also helping the scene flourish. Much of padel’s appeal comes from being easier to learn than tennis, enabling beginners to join doubles matches without years of previous athletic experience.
Leading venues in Mumbai’s padel community
A number of facilities have become focal points for local players, offering options that span air-conditioned courts and upscale rooftop sporting destinations:
| Club | Location | Timings | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padel (360) | Worli | Mon-Sun, 6am-2am | ₹3,500 – ₹4,000 per hour (up to 4 people per court) |
| 7Padel | Various (Bandra, Navi Mumbai, South Bombay and more) | Mon-Sun, 6am – 10pm | ₹1,250 – ₹3,000 per hour |
| Urban Padel | Various (Vile Parle, Juhu, Andheri) | Varies, usually 6am onwards | ₹400–3,000 depending on location and session type |
| Courtside | Worli (Atria Mall rooftop) | Mon-Fri (excl. Wed): 6am-12am; Weekends: 6am-1.30am; Wed: 9am-5pm | ₹800 onwards per session (passes from ₹17,000) |
Professional facilities and indoor play
Mumbai’s first indoor, air-conditioned padel facility, Padel (360) in Upper Worli, provides an escape from the intense heat. Its event calendar includes the Padel #360 League and the Pulse Dup Padel classic, where prize pools can reach ₹1 lakh. The venue also runs structured Open Court Academy youth programmes for players aged 8 to 16, supplies rental equipment on-site, and enforces a firm no-bare-feet rule.
Established by MS Dhoni with PadelPark, 7Padel is a frequent destination for committed competitors. Across locations in Bandra, South Bombay, Navi Mumbai, and other districts, it provides elite-level coaching, tournament preparation, and planned social mixers including Bumble x PadelPark events.
From neighbourhood venues to premium escapes
With locations across Vile Parle, Juhu, and Andheri, Urban Padel provides an accessible option that is regularly chosen for after-work evening play. Equipment can be rented at its venues, which also stage beginner group clinics and advanced camps for experienced competitors.
Courtside occupies the premium end of the market from a 20,000-square-foot rooftop location at Atria Mall in Worli. The wellness destination includes 3 international courts, pickleball, a studio, ice baths, and dining facilities. Membership is invitation-only and drawn from a waitlist, although non-members may reserve courts and coaching through Hudle, the Courtside App, direct web channels.
