Where to Play Padel in Dublin

Updated 27 September 2026. Dublin is up from 61 to 75 open courts and from 21 to 24 venues. West Wood Club Leopardstown has opened its eight indoor courts (members-only booking), Halpenny Padel at Dublin Airport is new with four outdoor courts, and we have added Charleville Lawn Tennis Club in Dublin 9, whose two floodlit courts were missing from our list. Seven venues remain in development.

Every Dublin Padel Venue at a Glance

All 24 open venues and 75 courts, from our Irish court tracker (checked 24 October 2026), indoor first. Prices are shown only where the venue publishes them; otherwise we say how to book.

Dublin has 75 open padel courts across 24 venues — more than any other county in Ireland. Twenty-seven of those are indoor, so the season never really stops. Nine more venues are in development or have planning permission. Below is every court in the county, sorted by indoor and outdoor, with booking links.

A note on the “padel capital” question, since it comes up: Dublin has the most courts by a distance, but Limerick has the highest concentration — 11.5 courts per 100,000 people against Dublin's 5.1. Most courts, and most courts per head, are two different titles.

Indoor venues let you play year-round whatever the weather is doing; outdoor courts come into their own on long summer evenings. Many clubs welcome pay-and-play visitors, and several run coaching, leagues and social sessions — the fastest way to find a doubles partner.

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Indoor Padel Courts in Dublin

Six venues, 27 courts. These are the ones to book between October and March — though the biggest of them, West Wood Leopardstown, is for members only.

West Wood Club Leopardstown — Dublin 18

Type: Indoor | Courts: 8 (5 doubles, 1 singles, 2 competition courts) | Booking: members only

West Wood's padel Air Dome at Leopardstown Racecourse is now open, and with eight indoor courts it is the largest indoor padel venue in Dublin by court count. Five are standard doubles courts, one is a singles court and two are Premier Padel-style competition courts, with two pickleball courts alongside. Booking is for West Wood members only — members can bring guests, but the public cannot book a court directly. If you are not a member, this is a reason to look at joining rather than somewhere to drop into. Checked 27 September 2026.

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Dublin Sports Dome (Padel Dome) — Santry

Type: Indoor | Courts: 6

The largest indoor padel facility in Dublin that anyone can book, on the northside in Santry, and widely known simply as the Padel Dome. Six full-size courts under a dome structure with good lighting and ventilation. The court count is the point here — six means you can usually get a slot at short notice, which is rare in Dublin. Good for groups, corporate events and anyone who wants regular competitive play. Coaching and equipment hire on site.

Book at Dublin Sports Dome

House of Padel — Tallaght

Type: Indoor | Courts: 4 panoramic

HOP on Old Belgard Road in Cookstown Industrial Estate, Dublin 24, bills itself as Dublin's first premium indoor padel club and it is fitted out accordingly — four panoramic courts, a sauna, ice plunge pools, a health food bar and Ireland's first pickleball court. Booking is through their own app rather than a third-party platform. Pay-as-you-go is available alongside membership, so you do not need to join to play.

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Druid Padel Kimmage

Type: Indoor | Courts: 3

Druid's Kimmage venue in Dublin 6 is one of the city's busiest dedicated padel centres. Three indoor courts, and a strong programme of social sessions, coaching clinics and leagues — which makes it one of the better options if you are starting from zero and do not yet have three other people to play with.

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Star Padel — Templeogue

Type: Indoor | Courts: 3

Star Padel at St Mary's College RFC in Templeogue has three professional-standard indoor courts and hosted the Hiscox Padel Irish Open in July 2026 — a reasonable proxy for court quality. Coaching, social play and leagues all run here, and courts book through Playtomic.

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OB Padel — Old Belvedere RFC, Ballsbridge

Type: Indoor | Courts: 3 panoramic

Three indoor panoramic courts at Old Belvedere RFC on Anglesea Road, Dublin 4 — the closest indoor padel to the city centre on the south side. The club replaced its squash courts to build these, which tells you something about how quickly padel has moved in Dublin. Check with the club directly for booking.

Outdoor Padel Courts in Dublin

Seventeen venues, 46 courts — plus Charleville Lawn Tennis Club's two floodlit courts, listed at the end of this section because the club does not say whether they are covered. Traditional tennis clubs adding padel account for most of this list — which is why so many are in south Dublin.

Padel PSLC Portmarnock

Type: Outdoor | Courts: 5 (expanded 2026)

Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Club expanded its padel offering in 2026 and now has five floodlit outdoor courts, making it the biggest outdoor venue in the county. Floodlights matter more than people expect — they are what turn an outdoor court into a year-round one. Coaching, leagues and a round-robin series all run here, and courts are open to members and non-members.

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Druid Padel Coolmine RFC

Type: Outdoor | Courts: 4

Four outdoor courts at Coolmine RFC in Dublin 15, run in partnership with Druid. Relaxed club atmosphere, with Druid's coaching and social play programme running alongside regular bookings. The obvious choice if you are in Blanchardstown, Castleknock or thereabouts.

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Bushy Park Tennis & Padel Club — Terenure

Type: Outdoor | Courts: 4

Home of the Padel Federation of Ireland, which makes Bushy Park the administrative centre of the sport in this country as well as a four-court club. Leagues, tournaments and social sessions run constantly. If you want to plug into the Irish padel scene rather than just book a court, start here.

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Leopardstown Golf Padel Range — Foxrock

Type: Outdoor | Courts: 4 panoramic

Four outdoor panoramic courts at Leopardstown Golf Centre, Dublin 18, bookable now. A useful south-side option, and one of the newer additions to the county. Check with the venue directly for booking.

Halpenny Padel — Dublin Airport

Type: Outdoor | Courts: 4 panoramic

Four outdoor panoramic courts at Halpenny Golf Driving Range on Cloghran Road, beside Dublin Airport (K67 W611), open since August 2026. A useful north-side addition alongside Santry and Portmarnock. Courts are €40 for 60 minutes, and weekday hours run 08:00–22:00 (prices and hours checked 27 September 2026). Book through Playtomic.

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Elm Park Golf & Sports Club — Donnybrook

Type: Outdoor | Courts: 3

One of Dublin's established sporting clubs, with three outdoor courts added to an already strong facility. Available to members and visitors, with coaching for newcomers.

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Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club — Ranelagh

Type: Outdoor | Courts: 3

One of Ireland's most established racquet clubs, with three outdoor padel courts and an active competitive and social scene. Guest access varies — check with the club for current arrangements.

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Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel — Killiney

Type: Outdoor | Courts: 3

Three outdoor courts in the hills above Killiney with views over Dublin Bay — comfortably the best-looking place to play padel in the county. Open to hotel guests and the public.

Book at Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel

David Lloyd Dublin Riverview — Clonskeagh

Type: Outdoor | Courts: 3

Three outdoor courts within David Lloyd's Riverview club, alongside coaching and organised play. Access is generally members-only, so ask about guest options if you are not a member.

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Druid Padel SPORTSCO — Ringsend

Type: Outdoor | Courts: 2

Two outdoor courts at the SPORTSCO complex in Ringsend, close to the city centre and handy for anyone working in Dublin 2 or 4. Book through Druid Padel.

Book at Druid Padel SPORTSCO

dlr Leisure Meadowbrook — Dundrum

Type: Outdoor | Courts: 2

Two outdoor courts run by dlr Leisure, with pay-and-play access and no membership requirement — one of the easiest venues in the county to get onto if you are trying padel for the first time.

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Shankill Tennis Club

Type: Outdoor | Courts: 2

Two outdoor courts added alongside the tennis offering. A handy option along the south Dublin coastline.

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Sutton Lawn Tennis Club

Type: Outdoor | Courts: 2

Two outdoor courts on the Howth peninsula, with an active padel community and a good coastal setting. Check with the club on visitor access.

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Rockbrook Padel Club

Type: Outdoor | Courts: 2

Two outdoor courts in the foothills of the Dublin Mountains, convenient for Rathfarnham and Knocklyon. Availability can be limited — check before travelling.

Book at Rockbrook Padel Club

Bective Tennis & Padel — Donnybrook

Type: Outdoor | Courts: 1

A single outdoor court in a friendly, community-focused club on the south side. Limited availability by definition, but a relaxed place to start.

Book at Bective Tennis & Padel

Malahide Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club

Type: Outdoor | Courts: 1

One outdoor court at a historic north Dublin club. Availability is tight with a single court, but it is another sign of how quickly traditional racquet clubs have taken padel on.

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Padel & Pines — Kilternan

Type: Outdoor | Courts: 1 panoramic

A private members' club in Kilternan, Dublin 18, with one outdoor panoramic court. Membership is required — contact the club directly about joining.

Charleville Lawn Tennis Club — Drumcondra

Type: Floodlit (covered or open not stated) | Courts: 2

Two floodlit padel courts at Charleville LTC on Whitworth Road, Dublin 9. This is a members' club, so ask about membership or guest play before you travel. It is not a new opening — the courts simply were not on our list until this month, and the club has not published an opening date.

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Coming Soon: New Padel Courts in Dublin

Seven venues are in development, which would add 15 courts to the county.

• Padel 100 Ballymun Trinity Comprehensive — Outdoor, 3 courts.
• Padel 100 Westmanstown Complex — Outdoor, 2 courts. Fingal County Council ref. FW25A/0420E, final grant 11 February 2026.
• Padel 100 Louis Fitzgerald Hotel — Outdoor, 2 courts.
• Padel 100 Balbriggan RFC — Outdoor, 2 courts.
• Padel 100 Ring Commons, Balbriggan — Outdoor, 2 courts.
• Padel 100 St Seton's School, Ballyfermot — Outdoor, 2 courts.
• Padel 100 Tallaght Community Centre — Outdoor, 2 courts.

In the planning system

These schemes have planning permission, and we have not confirmed that building has started at any of them. St Benildus and Pembroke Wanderers are in our pipeline count; Wanderers FC and Belinstown are not yet, because the council records do not say how many courts they will have. Details come from council records in our planning register.

• St Benildus College, Stillorgan — 3 enclosed courts with a reception and shop. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown ref. D26A/0479/WEB, final grant 23 September 2026.
• Pembroke Wanderers Hockey Club, Serpentine Avenue, Dublin 4 — 3 courts (1 open, 2 canopied). Dublin City ref. WEB5829/25, granted 8 July 2026.
• Wanderers FC, Merrion Road, Dublin 4 — padel courts in place of a multi-purpose pitch (number of courts not stated). Dublin City ref. WEB1828/26, granted 10 July 2026.
• Belinstown, Ballyboughal — a padel facility of about 1,330 sq m (number of courts not stated). Fingal ref. F25A/0855E, final grant 17 June 2026.

Also in the system: 3 courts at Mount Pleasant Lawn Tennis Club, Ranelagh (Dublin City ref. WEB5896/25) were granted on 11 June 2026, but that decision is under appeal (appeal lodged 13 July 2026). Still awaiting a decision: 3 outdoor courts at Woodtown, Dublin 16 (South Dublin ref. SD25A/0308W), 1 court at Ballsbridge Park, Dublin 4 (Dublin City ref. WEB2726/26) and 1 court at Kilternan (Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown ref. D26A/0595/WEB, further information requested 30 September 2026).

We track every padel planning application lodged in the State — see the Irish padel planning register for applications, refusals and decisions across all 31 authorities.

Once you stop borrowing a racket

With 24 venues in the county, Dublin players tend to move between clubs, and the €5 hire charge follows you to each one — about €260 across a year of weekly games. A starter kit puts a racket, balls, an overgrip and an edge protector in the same bag, which is the practical answer if you are booking Santry one week and Bushy Park the next. If you would rather choose a padel bat on its own, there is the full racket range, or previous-season frames at the biggest savings on the site. Delivery is free on orders over €75.

Gear Up for Your Game

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Padel in Dublin: Quick Questions

How many padel courts are in Dublin?

Dublin has 75 open padel courts across 24 venues, more than any other county in Ireland (checked against our court tracker on 24 October 2026). Nine more venues with 21 courts are coming soon or have planning permission.

How much does padel cost in Dublin?

The cheapest published rate we have found is €24 per court per hour at Bushy Park Tennis & Padel Club in Terenure, plus €3 an hour for lights (checked 17 July 2026), which is about €6 each for four players. Halpenny Padel at Dublin Airport charges €40 for 60 minutes (checked 27 September 2026). Many Dublin venues only show prices inside their booking app. Hiring a racket usually costs about €5 a session.

Are there indoor padel courts in Dublin?

Yes. Dublin has 27 indoor courts at six venues: West Wood Club Leopardstown (8, members only), Dublin Sports Dome in Santry (6), House of Padel in Tallaght (4), and Druid Padel Kimmage, Star Padel Templeogue and OB Padel in Ballsbridge (3 each). Dublin Sports Dome is the largest indoor venue that anyone can book.

Where can I play padel in Dublin without being a member?

Dublin Sports Dome in Santry, House of Padel in Tallaght (pay-as-you-go), dlr Leisure Meadowbrook in Dundrum (pay and play, no membership), Padel PSLC Portmarnock (members and non-members), Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel in Killiney (open to the public) and Halpenny Padel at Dublin Airport (book on Playtomic) all take bookings from non-members.

Which Dublin padel courts are members only?

West Wood Club Leopardstown and Padel & Pines in Kilternan are members only, David Lloyd Dublin Riverview is generally members only, and Charleville Lawn Tennis Club is a members' club. Guest access at Fitzwilliam, Sutton and Malahide varies, so check with the club before you travel.

Playing Beyond Dublin

• Kildare — 12 open courts across three venues: PadelZone Celbridge (now eight indoor courts), Naas Lawn Tennis Club and The K Club. Arena Padel's 9-court indoor centre at Kill has permission granted.
• Wicklow — three venues within easy reach of south Dublin.
• Meath — 6 indoor courts at Indoor Padel Ireland in Navan, open from 22 September 2026. About 40 minutes from the M50 via the M3.
• Louth — 8 courts across three venues, including District 4's indoor club in Dundalk.
• Court finder — every court in Ireland, filterable by county and court type.

New to Padel?

Padel is one of the most accessible racket sports going. The serve is underarm, the court is enclosed so the ball stays alive off the glass, and rallies run longer than tennis — which means more actual playing from your first session.

• What Is Padel? — how the game works and why it has taken off here.
• Padel Rules Explained — scoring, serving and the wall rules, in plain English.
• Padel for Beginners — what to bring and what to expect.
• Best Padel Racket for Beginners — if you have decided to stop hiring.