Padel Courts in Southampton (2026): Where to Play

Where to play padel in Southampton 2026: PadelStars (6 courts), PADELHUB SO16, David Lloyd West End, Padel United. Courts, rates and booking.

Indoor padel court with glass walls, representing Southampton's padel venues
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By Rob Griffiths21 June 2026 · 6 min read

Southampton has a compact but well-equipped padel scene - four clubs spanning a big multi-court flagship, a premium indoor centre and a couple of outdoor venues on the city's edge. For a south-coast city its mix of indoor and outdoor courts is a genuine strength, since padel (a racket sport played on an enclosed glass court) plays well outdoors in Hampshire's milder summers. This guide covers the named venues, the indoor-versus-outdoor split, and how rates and booking work.

Which are the main Southampton padel venues?

PadelStars Southampton - 6 courts (including 2 panoramic glass courts) at Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, SO50 9HT. The largest venue in the area, with an equipment shop, bar, changing facilities, clubhouse and car parking. Rates around £25-£30/hr.

PADELHUB SO16 - premium courts at Unit 1&2 Adanac Drive, Southampton SO16 0AS, with prime-time rates up to about £60/hr. Books via Playtomic.

David Lloyd Southampton West End - 2 dedicated outdoor courts, bookable through the David Lloyd app with rackets available to borrow. Membership-based access as part of the wider club.

Padel United - New Place Hotel - 2 outdoor floodlit courts set in the hotel grounds at Shirrell Heath, just outside the city. Pay-and-play with no membership required - a pleasant fair-weather option.

Indoor or outdoor padel in Southampton?

Southampton is fairly balanced for a UK city - roughly 9 indoor courts to 5 outdoor across the four venues. The indoor courts at PadelStars and PADELHUB are the dependable year-round option, especially through the wetter winter months when outdoor play gets unreliable.

The outdoor courts at David Lloyd West End and Padel United's New Place Hotel site come into their own from late spring through summer, when Hampshire's milder south-coast weather makes outdoor padel genuinely enjoyable. If you value outdoor play, Southampton offers more of it than most cities its size.

What do Southampton courts cost and how do you book?

Southampton court rates run from about £24/hr at off-peak slots up to roughly £60/hr at peak prime-time at the premium venue, with an average around £35/hr. The £25-£30/hr band at PadelStars is sensible value for a regular game, and racket hire is usually £3-£5 per session where it is not already included.

Clubs book through the Playtomic app or MATCHi, both of which handle court selection, payment and finding other players. To compare live availability across all four venues at once, sign up to Playskan. See our UK booking apps comparison for how the platforms differ.

How do you get started with padel in Southampton?

  1. Pick a beginner-friendly venue

    PadelStars Southampton welcomes newcomers with on-site equipment hire, coaching and a clubhouse, so you can turn up and play without membership.

  2. Download Playtomic or MATCHi and book

    Most Southampton clubs release courts ahead on Playtomic or MATCHi. Choose an off-peak weekday slot for the cheapest rate and quietest courts.

  3. Hire a racket and bring three players

    Padel is doubles by default. If you are short of players, Playtomic's open-match feature pairs you with others at your level.

  4. Book a beginner session or coaching

    PadelStars and other venues run introductory sessions and coaching - the fastest way to learn the walls and the underarm serve.

Frequently asked questions

Q01How many padel courts are there in Southampton?
Southampton has four padel clubs with around 14 courts in total - roughly 9 indoor and 5 outdoor - per Playskan's directory. The largest single venue is PadelStars Southampton with 6 courts, followed by PADELHUB SO16, with outdoor courts at David Lloyd West End and Padel United's New Place Hotel site.
Q02Which is the biggest padel club in Southampton?
PadelStars Southampton, with 6 courts including 2 panoramic glass courts, at Stoneham Lane in Eastleigh. It is the area's flagship venue, with an equipment shop, bar, changing facilities, clubhouse and parking, and rates around £25-£30 per hour.
Q03How much does padel cost in Southampton?
Court rates run from about £24/hr off-peak up to roughly £60/hr at peak prime-time at the premium venue, with an average around £35/hr. The £25-£30/hr band at PadelStars is typical value for a regular game. Racket hire is usually £3-£5 per session where it is not already included.
Q04Is there outdoor padel in Southampton?
Yes - Southampton has more outdoor padel than most UK cities its size. David Lloyd Southampton West End has 2 outdoor courts, and Padel United runs 2 outdoor floodlit courts at the New Place Hotel in Shirrell Heath just outside the city. Around 5 of the area's 14 courts are outdoor.
Q05What's the best way to book a padel court in Southampton?
Most Southampton clubs use the Playtomic app or MATCHi, which handle booking, payment and finding other players. To compare live availability across all four venues at once, sign up to Playskan. See our UK booking apps comparison for the differences between the platforms.

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