Padium, London’s premium padel club, is bringing its world-class facilities to Cardiff, marking its first expansion beyond the capital. The new 35,000-square-foot club in Cardiff Bay Retail Park will feature eight indoor courts, making it the largest and most advanced padel venue in Wales.
Set to open in late summer 2025, the club will offer premium facilities, professional coaching, and a vibrant social atmosphere, mirroring the experience that has made Padium the go-to destination for padel players in London.
Padium’s arrival aligns with the major redevelopment of Cardiff Bay, including a 15,000-capacity indoor arena, new homes, office spaces, and leisure facilities. The city’s strong sporting culture, combined with the fast-growing popularity of padel tennis, makes Cardiff an ideal location for Padium’s expansion. Currently, padel facilities in Cardiff are limited to a handful of outdoor courts, with no dedicated indoor premium clubs – a gap Padium aims to fill.
The city’s strong sporting culture, combined with the fast-growing popularity of padel tennis, makes Cardiff an ideal location for Padium’s expansion
Houman Ashrafzadeh, Founder of Padium, said: “Bringing Padium to Cardiff is a significant milestone. The demand for high-quality padel facilities in Wales is at an all-time high, and we’re excited to introduce our premium offering to this vibrant sporting city. Cardiff Bay’s transformation makes it the perfect location for our next club, bringing together high-performance sport and lifestyle in a way that has resonated with London’s growing padel community.”
The demand for high-quality padel facilities in Wales is at an all-time high, and we’re excited to introduce our premium offering to this vibrant sporting city
Padium’s expansion into another UK capital city solidifies its position as the leader in premium padel experiences. With the sport seeing rapid growth in the UK, Padium’s purpose-built, high-end facilities will cater to both seasoned players and newcomers, creating a hub for Cardiff’s emerging padel community. The new venue will feature state-of-the-art courts, a cafe/bar, pro shop, co-working space, players’ lounge, luxury changing facilities, and a spa with a sauna and plunge pools.
Padium has already taken possession of the site, with construction underway. More details will be announced soon. For updates, visit padium.com or follow @padiumuk on social media.
