Portobello’s padel adventure begins

Edinburgh, the wait is over, padel has officially arrived on the coast! Powerleague has brought the world’s fastest-growing racket sport to Portobello, creating a brand-new home for players just minutes from the sand and sea.

Following a £600,000 investment, we’ve opened three all-weather covered padel courts at our Portobello club, giving locals and visitors the chance to try the sport that’s taking the UK by storm. These are the first-ever padel courts in Portobello, and with bookings officially live from Saturday 30th August, the courts are already buzzing with excitement.

Why Portobello for padel?

With the beach just a short stroll away and the city centre less than 20 minutes by bus, Portobello is the perfect place to bring padel to life. The club combines the relaxed vibe of the seafront with the fast-paced energy of the game, making it easy for locals to find their new sporting fix—or for visitors to add some action to a seaside day out.

The Facilities

Come rain or shine, the action doesn’t stop in Portobello. Our three covered padel courts are designed for year-round play, so you can keep your rallies going whatever the Scottish weather brings. Off the court, a brand-new viewing gallery puts spectators right in the heart of the action, while the refurbished bar area is the perfect spot to relax, catch up with friends, or celebrate a win.

The Opening Event

Portobello’s new courts were officially welcomed with a launch party on Thursday 4th September, where the local community turned out in style to celebrate the arrival of padel by the beach. Guests got stuck into Intro to Padel workshops full of new players giving it a go, tested themselves in lively Americano tournaments with top-tier competitive play, and enjoyed the great vibes, strong turnout, and loads of energy on and off court. Guests had their say on the event, with resoundingly positive feedback:

“The event has been such a nice experience to get people from different areas that don’t really know padel to get them involved!”

“The event has been really good, I’ve met a lot of new people!”

Part of a Bigger Picture

This launch marks another step in Powerleague’s padel journey, the Portobello launch follows successful padel openings in Paisley, Birmingham, Manchester, and Shoreditch – with Romford and Sighthill still to come. Powerleague is helping to shape the padel movement in the UK, making padel accessible to all in communities across Great Britain.

Come and join us

Portobello is embracing padel by the beach, and whether you’re a visitor playing their 1000^th padel game, or a local playing their first, it’s easy to come and get involved! Book your session now via playtomic and we’ll see you there.