Where to Play Padel in Sheffield | 2026 Court Guide & Reviews
Updated 2026 · South Yorkshire
Sheffield has a rapidly growing padel scene, now anchored by six venues. Padel Bonito at City 7, Parkway Avenue is the newest and largest — a 60,000 sq ft converted warehouse that's now Sheffield's biggest dedicated padel centre. Club de Padel Sheffield (5 indoor courts, Kelham Island) and Play Padel Sheffield at Abbeydale (4 indoor courts, founded by England cricketer Joe Root) remain the city's other established indoor venues. Play Padel's second site at Meadowhall (8 courts) is confirmed for October 2026, and The Padel Club is also opening a new purpose-built venue in the city. Most clubs book via Playtomic and operate on a pay-and-play basis.
Quick picks
- Biggest venue: Padel Bonito (City 7, Parkway Avenue — Sheffield's largest padel centre)
- Best for atmosphere & social: Club de Padel Sheffield (Kelham Island, converted warehouse)
- Best covered/indoor: Play Padel Sheffield at Abbeydale (4 courts, reliable year-round)
- Best for beginners: Courtside Sheffield (2 covered courts, Parkside Road)
- Coming soon: The Padel Club Sheffield & Play Padel Meadowhall (8-court venue)
| Venue | Courts | Type | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padel Bonito | TBC | Indoor (60,000 sq ft) | Playtomic |
| Club de Padel Sheffield | 5 | Indoor panoramic | Playtomic |
| Play Padel Sheffield (Abbeydale) | 4 | Indoor (1 singles + 3 doubles) | Playtomic |
| Courtside Sheffield | 2 | Covered outdoor | Direct |
| Ecclesall Lawn Tennis Club | 1 | Outdoor | ClubSpark |
| Hallamshire Tennis & Squash Club | 1 | Trial court | Members-led |
Sheffield padel venues in detail
Padel Bonito — City 7, Parkway Avenue
Address: City 7, Parkway Avenue, Sheffield
Sheffield's newest and biggest padel centre, opened in a fully refurbished 60,000 sq ft former logistics warehouse roughly 1.5 miles east of the city centre, just off the A57 Sheffield Parkway. Signed on a 10-year lease by operator Padel Bonito, it's now the largest dedicated padel facility in the city — bigger even than the incoming Meadowhall venue. Good motorway access via Junction 33 of the M1, with on-site parking. Book via Playtomic.
Club de Padel Sheffield — Kelham Island
Address: Boyland Street, Sheffield S3 8AS (Cannon Brewery, Kelham Island)
A disused warehouse at Capital&Centric's Cannon Brewery converted into one of the UK's most striking indoor padel venues. Five panoramic courts, social lounge, coffee bar, showers and club shop. The Kelham Island location — Sheffield's coolest neighbourhood — gives it a distinctive social vibe. No membership required; book 7 days ahead via Playtomic, or 14 days ahead with Padel+ membership.
Play Padel Sheffield — Abbeydale
Address: Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield S17 3LJ
Opened spring 2025 at Abbeydale Tennis Club, this is South Yorkshire's first dedicated indoor padel venue. Co-founded by England cricket legend Joe Root alongside entrepreneur Alex Fleming and others. Three doubles courts and one singles court, plus a café bar and retail area. Best for guaranteed year-round play regardless of weather. From £16–20/hour off-peak, £24–32/hour peak.
Book via Playtomic
Courtside Sheffield
Address: Parkside Road, Sheffield S6 2AA
Two covered outdoor courts offering a more community-focused, accessible padel experience. Good for beginners and casual players who want a lower-key environment. Book directly via the Courtside website.
Coming to Sheffield in 2026
Play Padel Meadowhall: Following the success of the Abbeydale venue, Play Padel Group received planning approval in February 2026 for a second Sheffield site adjacent to Meadowhall shopping centre. The 35,000 sq ft venue will have 8 indoor courts plus a clubhouse and café. Play Padel secured £1.2m in funding in July 2026 to complete the fit-out, with the venue confirmed to open in October 2026.
The Padel Club Sheffield: The national operator The Padel Club has a confirmed Sheffield opening planned for 2026, adding further premium indoor capacity to the city.
Sheffield padel & the cricket connection
Sheffield's padel scene has attracted national attention thanks to Joe Root's involvement in Play Padel Sheffield — England's all-time leading Test run-scorer co-founding a padel club in his home city. The venture has helped position Sheffield as one of the UK's most talked-about padel cities despite being a relatively recent entrant to the sport.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I play padel in Sheffield?
Main venues: Padel Bonito (Sheffield's largest, City 7, Parkway Avenue), Club de Padel Sheffield (5 indoor courts, Kelham Island), Play Padel Sheffield at Abbeydale (4 indoor courts, co-founded by Joe Root), and Courtside Sheffield (2 covered courts). Play Padel Meadowhall (8 courts) opens October 2026, and The Padel Club Sheffield is also confirmed for 2026.
Did Joe Root open a padel club in Sheffield?
Yes. Joe Root is one of the co-founders of Play Padel Sheffield, which opened at Abbeydale Road South in spring 2025 as South Yorkshire's first dedicated indoor padel venue. A second venue adjacent to Meadowhall received planning approval in February 2026.
What is Sheffield's largest padel venue?
Padel Bonito at City 7, Parkway Avenue is Sheffield's largest padel centre, occupying a fully refurbished 60,000 sq ft former warehouse close to the A57 Sheffield Parkway. It's bigger than the incoming Play Padel Meadowhall venue (35,000 sq ft, 8 courts).
Do I need a membership to play padel in Sheffield?
No. Club de Padel and Play Padel Sheffield both operate on a pay-and-play basis with no membership required. Memberships unlock earlier booking windows and discounted rates.