Powerleague starts work to launch padel at its Romford club

The new additions will see Powerleague Romford expand its offering beyond five and seven-a-side football pitches with the introduction of 4 padel courts at the club. This marks a significant step in Powerleague’s mission to make padel, one of the world’s fastest-growing sports, accessible to more communities across the UK.

The padel courts at Powerleague Romford are expected to open at the start of September.

Christian Rose, CEO of Powerleague, said: “We’re thrilled to be bringing padel to our Romford club. This investment reflects our commitment to diversifying the sports we offer and creating more opportunities for people to stay active, social, and healthy. We can’t wait to welcome the local community to try out the new courts, and this brilliant sport, when they open next month.”

Located at King George Playing Fields, Powerleague Romford will add padel to its existing range of facilities which include five-a-side and seven-a-side 3G pitches, floodlights, changing rooms, free on-site parking, and a function room for events.

The new padel courts will offer the opportunity for absolute beginners and experienced players alike to book 60 and 90 minute sessions, alongside introductory Padel lessons and social events, with prices for courts starting from as little as £9.50 per person.

The introduction of padel at Powerleague Romford forms part of Powerleague’s wider plan to create 18 padel clubs within existing sites, delivering 76 courts by 2026 and making the sport accessible to over 200,000 players annually. This rollout is designed to transform access to the sport and reinforce Powerleague’s position as a leader in small-sided sports provision.

According to figures from the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), the number of padel players in the UK has more than doubled in the past year. Powerleague is now working to meet this growing demand and encourage more people to engage in team sports to support both mental well-being and physical fitness.