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Padel Liverpool 2026: 19 Courts at 3 Top Venues
By the Padel Gameplan Editorial Team | Published: 05 Sep 2026 | Updated: 05 Sep 2026
Padel Liverpool currently includes 3 confirmed operating venues within the city, offering 19 courts in total. Ignite Padel operates sites in West Derby and Speke, while Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club provides three outdoor courts through Game4Padel in Aigburth. Of Liverpool’s 19 confirmed courts, 6 are fully indoor, 4 are covered but open-sided, and 9 are uncovered outdoor courts. Players can also consider 7 verified venues across the wider Liverpool City Region and 2 nearby options in Cheshire.
Several additional developments could expand Liverpool’s padel network. Ignite Padel Hunts Cross has been widely reported as an 11-court indoor venue opening in 2026, but Ignite’s website did not list it among the operator’s confirmed venues when this guide was updated. It is therefore treated as planned rather than open. At least six new venues or developments are planned, awaiting confirmation or under construction, alongside a separate expansion of Ignite Padel Speke. These projects include floating courts at Liverpool Waters and Padel FC Wavertree, co-founded by Jürgen Klopp and his son Marc.
Comparable court-hire prices remain difficult to verify. Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club publishes an optional padel membership costing £15 per month or £140 per year, but this is a membership fee rather than a confirmed pay-and-play court price. No verified public hourly rate was found for non-members. Ignite Padel also does not publish standard hourly court rates for West Derby or Speke on its website, so players should check live prices through Playtomic or MATCHi before booking.
This guide compares every confirmed padel venue in Liverpool, practical alternatives in surrounding areas and the most significant planned developments. Details are based on official venue websites, booking platforms, council planning information and reputable local or trade publications, helping readers compare courts, weather protection, booking methods, coaching, membership and facilities in one place.
Quick Answer
Liverpool has 3 confirmed padel venues offering 19 courts: Ignite Padel West Derby (6 outdoor), Ignite Padel Speke (6 indoor plus 4 covered outdoor) and Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club (3 outdoor). All are pay-and-play, though Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club also offers an optional padel membership from £15 a month. Ignite
Padel's court-hire prices are not published on its own website. A fourth site, Ignite Padel Hunts Cross (11 indoor courts), has been reported as opening in 2026 but is not yet listed among Ignite's own venues, so it is covered in the Planned Venues section rather than counted here. Nearby alternatives with confirmed courts include Wirral, St Helens, Widnes, Formby and Cheshire.
Liverpool padel venues currently operating:
- Ignite Padel West Derby - 433 Queens Drive, L13 0AG (6 outdoor courts)
- Ignite Padel Speke - Stirling Road, Speke (postcode listed as L24 1AR by Ignite and L24 1AG by Playtomic; check the booking confirmation) - 10 courts: 6 indoor and 4 covered outdoor
- Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club (Game4Padel) - Aigburth Road, L19 3QF (3 outdoor courts)

Padel Liverpool Venues at a Glance
This padel Liverpool venue comparison table covers the 3 confirmed operating venues within the city, in the order they opened. It can be scrolled horizontally on mobile devices. Every figure matches the detailed venue reviews later in this guide. Nearby venues outside Liverpool are compared separately in the “Padel Courts Near Liverpool” section.
| Venue | Area | Distance from City Centre | Courts | Court Type | From Price | Booking | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ignite Padel West Derby | West Derby | Approx. 4 miles / 15 min drive | 6 | Outdoor, floodlit | Court price not published; classes from £13 | Playtomic | Beginners and community play |
| Ignite Padel Speke | Speke | Approx. 9 miles / 20-25 min drive | 10 (6 indoor, 4 covered outdoor) | Indoor and covered outdoor | Court price not published | Playtomic | All-weather play, groups |
| Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club (Game4Padel) | Aigburth | Approx. 4 miles / 15 min drive | 3 | Outdoor, uncovered | Court price not published; optional membership £15/month | Matchi | Traditional club membership |
Prices checked: 5 September 2026, using each venue’s own published information. Live pricing should be confirmed on Playtomic or Matchi before booking, since standard court-hire rates were not published on either operator’s own website at the time of research.

Where Can You Play Padel in Liverpool?
Padel in Liverpool is currently concentrated around two operators. Ignite Padel runs two of the city’s three confirmed venues – West Derby and Speke – covering outdoor and mixed indoor/covered formats.
Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club, in Aigburth, is the city’s only traditional multi-sport club offering padel, with three outdoor courts operated under the Game4Padel banner. Several more venues are planned within Liverpool, including a fourth Ignite Padel site at Hunts Cross, a floating padel destination at Liverpool Waters, and a nine-court club co-founded by former Liverpool FC manager Jürgen Klopp at Wavertree Sports Park, but none of these was confirmed open or bookable at the time of writing.
Individual Venue Reviews

1. Ignite Padel West Derby
433 Queens Drive, Liverpool L13 0AG
Outdoor | 6 Courts | Pay-and-Play
Ignite Padel West Derby is the operator’s original Liverpool venue, with six floodlit outdoor courts. Booking is through Playtomic. Coaching, organised sessions, complimentary racket use, refreshments and on-site parking make it a practical option for beginners and regular players.
Court Price
Live price: Check Playtomic
Published class prices are generally around £13-£25 per session.
A verified fixed hourly court rate was not published by the operator when checked.
Booking
Playtomic
Search for Ignite Padel West Derby, choose an available court and complete payment online.
Coaching & Social Play
Beginner classes, coaching, club sessions and organised social play are available.
Check the current Playtomic schedule for session level, coach and price.
Membership
Not required.
Public pay-and-play booking is available through Playtomic.
Racket Hire & Balls
Complimentary rackets are available.
Confirm ball availability and any equipment deposit before travelling.
Facilities & Parking
On-site parking, social seating, barista-style coffee, refreshments and an on-site pub.
Opening hours are listed as 08:00-21:00 daily.
- Six outdoor floodlit courts
- No membership required
- Playtomic booking
- Beginner coaching available
- Complimentary racket use
- Organised social sessions
- On-site parking
- Coffee and refreshments
- All six courts are open-air
- Rain and wind can affect play
- Hourly prices must be checked live

2. Ignite Padel Speke
Stirling Road, Speke, Liverpool L24 1AR
Indoor & Covered | 10 Courts | Pay-and-Play
Ignite Padel Speke has ten confirmed operating courts: six fully indoor courts and four roofed, open-sided courts. It offers Liverpool’s strongest current weather protection, extended opening hours and facilities suited to coaching, social sessions and larger group bookings.
Court Price
Live price: Check Playtomic
Rates vary by date, time and demand.
The current article does not state an unverified fixed hourly rate.
Booking
Playtomic
Select Ignite Padel Speke, choose the court type, date and time, then complete payment online.
Coaching & Social Play
Coaching, events and organised sessions are available for different playing levels.
The larger court inventory can suit group and corporate bookings.
Membership
Not required.
Courts can be booked publicly through Playtomic.
Racket Hire & Equipment
Complimentary racket use and equipment rental are available.
Check availability when booking, particularly for larger groups.
Facilities & Parking
Coffee lounge, café, viewing gallery, Wi-Fi, selected-court game cameras and private parking.
Opening hours are listed as 06:00-00:00 daily.
- Six fully indoor courts
- Four additional covered courts
- Liverpool’s largest confirmed venue
- Strong protection from wet weather
- No membership required
- Playtomic booking
- Coaching and group sessions
- Extended opening hours
- Coffee lounge and viewing gallery
- On-site parking
- Covered courts are not fully enclosed
- Live prices vary by booking slot
- Confirm the address shown in the booking confirmation

3. Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club
Aigburth Road, Liverpool L19 3QF
Outdoor | 3 Courts | Public & Member Booking
Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club has three uncovered outdoor padel courts operated with Game4Padel. Booking is through MATCHi rather than Playtomic. Public booking is available, while padel membership provides a longer advance-booking window and club benefits.
Court Price
Live price: Check MATCHi
Rates vary according to the selected date, time and membership status.
Use the live MATCHi listing rather than relying on an old quoted price.
Booking
MATCHi via Game4Padel
Choose Liverpool Cricket Club, select an available court and complete the booking online.
Coaching & Social Play
Coaching is available, alongside a local padel community and organised play.
Check MATCHi or the club’s padel page for current sessions.
Membership
Optional: £15 per month or £140 per year.
Members receive a 14-day advance-booking window. Non-members can also book.
Rackets & Balls
Rackets are available at no extra cost.
Balls are not included.
Bring suitable balls or confirm purchase availability before playing.
Facilities & Parking
Clubhouse, bar, changing rooms, showers and on-site parking.
Opening hours are listed as 08:00-22:00 daily.
- Three outdoor courts
- Public booking available
- Optional padel membership
- 14-day member booking window
- Rackets available at no extra cost
- Coaching available
- Established multi-sports club
- Changing rooms and showers
- Clubhouse, bar and parking
- All courts are uncovered
- Balls are not included
- Booking uses MATCHi, not Playtomic
- Member and public terms differ
Indoor Padel Courts in Liverpool
Liverpool currently has one confirmed venue with fully indoor courts: Ignite Padel Speke, where 6 of its 10 courts are indoor (the remaining 4 are covered outdoor rather than fully enclosed).
A fourth Ignite Padel site, Hunts Cross, has been reported with 11 planned indoor courts, but Ignite’s own website did not list it among its venues at the time of writing, so it is covered in the Planned Venues section rather than counted as confirmed indoor padel courts Liverpool players can currently book. Readers who specifically want a fully indoor, all-weather guarantee right now may find Velocity Padel Widnes (5 indoor courts, a short drive from Liverpool) a more certain option in the meantime; see the Padel Courts Near Liverpool section.
Outdoor and Covered Courts in Liverpool
Liverpool’s remaining 13 confirmed courts split between outdoor-uncovered and covered-outdoor formats. Ignite Padel West Derby (6 courts) and Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club (3 courts) are both fully outdoor and uncovered. Ignite Padel Speke’s 4 covered-outdoor courts sit under a canopy, protecting players from rain but not from outdoor temperatures – a distinction worth checking before assuming “covered” means the same as fully indoor.

Liverpool Padel Costs and Membership Information
A genuinely fair price comparison across Liverpool’s three venues is difficult, because neither Ignite Padel site publishes a standard pay-and-play hourly rate on its own website or Playtomic listing at the time of writing, and Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club’s published £15-a-month figure is a membership cost rather than a per-session court-hire price.
What can be confirmed is that Ignite runs occasional classes from approximately £13-£25 per session, and that Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club offers an optional padel membership (£140 a year or £15 a month); rackets are available at no extra cost at this venue, while balls are not provided. A third-party directory (UK Padel Guide) cites approximate hourly-rate estimates of £30-36 at West Derby and £30-44 at Speke, but these figures could not be independently confirmed on either operator’s own website and are mentioned here once, as unverified third-party estimates, rather than repeated in the comparison table below.
| Venue | Confirmed Pricing | Membership Required? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ignite Padel West Derby | Court price not published; classes from approx. £13/session | No | No standard hourly rate confirmed on operator site |
| Ignite Padel Speke | Court price not published; academy classes from approx. £25 | No | No standard hourly rate confirmed on operator site |
| Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club | Court price not published; optional membership £140/year or £15/month | Optional (non-members can book via Game4Padel) | Rackets available at no extra cost, balls not provided; no confirmed non-member hourly rate |
Because none of Liverpool’s confirmed venues publish a standard per-court hourly rate, this guide does not convert any figure into a per-player price or claim to know how much padel costs in Liverpool overall. Readers should check the live rate shown in Playtomic (Ignite Padel) or Matchi (Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club) immediately before booking. Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club’s £15-a-month optional membership is the clearest published recurring cost of the three venues, though it is a membership fee rather than proof that court hire itself is inexpensive; rackets there are available at no extra cost, while balls are not provided.
How to Book a Padel Court in Liverpool
| Venue | Booking Platform | Membership Needed? |
|---|---|---|
| Ignite Padel West Derby | Playtomic | No |
| Ignite Padel Speke | Playtomic | No |
| Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club | Matchi / Game4Padel | No (optional membership available) |
To book a padel court in Liverpool at either Ignite Padel venue, search for the site by name in the Playtomic app or website, select an available time slot and pay online; no membership or club sign-up is required. Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club is booked through Matchi or via Game4Padel’s own booking page; non-members can book directly, while existing members receive a 14-day advance booking window rather than the standard window available to guests.

Padel Lessons, Coaching and Beginner Sessions in Liverpool
All three confirmed Liverpool venues offer some form of coaching. Ignite Padel runs public classes and an academy programme across both its sites, from approximately £13 to £25 per session, alongside tournaments bookable online. Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club offers coaching through a named coach, contactable directly through the club’s site.
Players looking for padel lessons in Liverpool from scratch may find Ignite Padel’s structured class programme and free racket hire at West Derby a practical starting point, while Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club suits players who prefer a smaller, more personal coaching relationship within a traditional club setting.
Best Liverpool Venue for Beginners
Ignite Padel West Derby is a practical choice for beginners in Liverpool, based on its free racket hire, class pricing from approximately £13 per session, and pay-and-play booking through Playtomic with no membership required.
Best Venue for Competitive Players
None of Liverpool’s three confirmed venues is marketed specifically around competitive or tournament-standard play. Ignite Padel Speke’s indoor courts are the closest confirmed match within the city. For players who want a fully indoor, competition-style venue right now, Velocity Padel Widnes (5 indoor courts, a short drive from Liverpool) is a confirmed option. Ignite Padel Hunts Cross, reportedly built to championship specifications with 11 indoor courts, and the planned 17-court expansion of Speke, may offer stronger competitive options once confirmed open – see the Planned Venues section.
Best Venue for a Traditional Club Membership
Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club offers the clearest published membership option, from £15 a month, for players who value a traditional multi-sport club environment and an optional monthly membership with advance-booking benefits. Rackets are available at no extra cost at this venue, while balls are not provided. This is not the same as claiming the lowest overall cost of play, since comparable court-hire prices could not be confirmed for Ignite Padel’s two sites.
Best Venue for Wet-Weather Play
Ignite Padel Speke offers the most weather protection of Liverpool’s three confirmed venues, since all 10 of its courts are either fully indoor (6) or covered (4). West Derby and Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club are both fully exposed to the weather. Velocity Padel Widnes, a short drive away, is the nearest confirmed venue where every court is fully indoor.
Padel Courts Near Liverpool
Liverpool sits within the Liverpool City Region, which also covers Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral, alongside neighbouring Halton (Widnes) just across the Mersey. This section covers verified, currently operating venues across that wider region, plus nearby parts of Cheshire, for readers searching padel wirral, padel st helens, padel southport, padel formby, padel cheshire or padel sefton.
| Venue | Area | Distance from Liverpool City Centre | Courts | Court Type | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padel United The Wirral | Bromborough, Wirral | Approx. 9 miles / 25-30 min drive | 5 | Outdoor, floodlit | Playtomic |
| Village Health & Wellness Club | Birkenhead, Wirral | Approx. 5 miles / 15-20 min drive | 5 | Outdoor/covered, floodlit | Playtomic |
| Centre Court Padel | Denton’s Green, St Helens | Approx. 12 miles / 30-35 min drive | 5 | Outdoor, floodlit | Playtomic |
| Soul Padel St Helens | Queens Park, St Helens | Approx. 13 miles / 30-35 min drive | 4 | Covered | Playtomic |
| Velocity Padel Widnes | Shell Green, Widnes (Halton) | Approx. 13 miles / 25-30 min drive | 5 | Indoor | Playtomic |
| Formby Village Padel Club | Formby, Sefton | Approx. 13 miles / 30-35 min drive | 3 | Outdoor | MATCHi (members only) |
| Formby Lawn Tennis & Padel Club | Formby, Sefton | Approx. 13 miles / 30-35 min drive | 1 | Outdoor, LED-lit | Club website |
| Ignite Padel Cheshire Oaks | Ellesmere Port, Cheshire | Approx. 12 miles / 25-30 min drive | 7 (5 indoor, 2 outdoor) | Indoor and outdoor | Playtomic |
| Padel Sheds Chester | Chester, Cheshire | Approx. 20 miles / 40-45 min drive | 4 | Indoor | Playtomic |
Driving times above are approximate, general estimates based on typical road distances and known local routes (including the Mersey Tunnels, M53 and M62), rather than a single live-traffic source, and will vary with traffic, time of day and tunnel queues.
Wirral
Two confirmed venues serve players searching for padel courts Wirral options. Padel United The Wirral operates 5 outdoor floodlit courts at the Leverhulme Playing Fields, Warren Lane, Bromborough CH62 3QQ, bookable via Playtomic, with facilities shared with the on-site Port Sunlight Tennis Club (changing rooms, lockers, toilets and free parking). Padel United’s own published pricing indicates a general rate of £14-£20 per court hour across its venues, with an off-peak rate of approximately £2.50 per player at this site when four players share a court.
Village Health & Wellness Club, part of a Village Hotels health club on Pool Lane, Birkenhead, offers 5 outdoor/covered floodlit courts bookable via Playtomic, priced at approximately £20-36 per hour. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 07:00-21:00 and weekends 07:00-20:00, and the venue also includes a gym, pool, sauna and steam room.
St Helens
Two venues currently confirm padel courts St Helens players can book. Centre Court Padel, at Ruskin Sports Village, Ruskin Dr, Denton’s Green, St Helens WA10 6RP, has 5 outdoor floodlit courts, bookable via Playtomic, with a coaching and events programme, plus a lounge with a bar and café. The venue opened in summer 2025.
Soul Padel St Helens, at Queens Park, Boundary Rd, St Helens WA10 2LT, has 4 covered courts, giving year-round protection from rain. Booking is via Playtomic, and the venue runs a “Learn to Play” beginner coaching programme, alongside free parking, a clubhouse shop and refreshments.
Halton (Widnes)
Velocity Padel Widnes, at Unit 1, Easter Park, Bennett’s Lane, Shell Green, Widnes WA8 0GW, has 5 indoor courts – currently the nearest confirmed, fully indoor padel venue to Liverpool. It is open daily, offers equipment rental, free and private parking, a licensed bar, and beginner-friendly coaching, and is bookable via Playtomic.
Sefton (Formby and Southport)
Formby Village Padel Club, on Rosemary Lane, Formby L37 3HA, is a members-only venue with 3 outdoor courts on an artificial grass surface, bookable via MATCHi. Published pricing is £16 per hour off-peak and £24 per hour peak for members, with a £5-per-hour guest surcharge. A separate, long-established club, Formby Lawn Tennis & Padel Club, has added a single outdoor, LED-lit doubles padel court alongside its existing tennis facilities.
Southport currently has no confirmed operating padel venue. A 5-court development at Victoria Park, Birkdale (Birkdale Padel Club, run by Sefton Padel), has planning permission and was under construction with a targeted opening of June 2026, but this guide could not independently confirm it has genuinely opened for bookings at the time of writing – see the Planned Venues section.
Knowsley
Knowsley currently has no confirmed operating padel venue. A padel hub of 6-8 courts is proposed for Kirkby town centre – see the Planned Venues section.
Nearby Cheshire
Ignite Padel Cheshire Oaks, at Unit B2, Deans Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 4DR, has 7 courts (5 indoor and 2 outdoor), bookable via Playtomic, and opened in September 2025. Padel Sheds Chester, at Unit 1, Matrix Court, Sovereign Way, Chester CH1 4QX, has 4 indoor panoramic courts, bookable via Playtomic, with group and private coaching (including an “Over 60s” session) booked separately, plus a coffee shop and bar.

New and Planned Liverpool Padel Courts
Several further padel developments are planned, under construction, or reported as recently built but not yet confirmed open in and around Liverpool. None of the venues below is counted in the operating totals used elsewhere in this guide.
| Development | Location | Proposed Courts | Status | Expected Opening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ignite Padel Hunts Cross | Hunts Cross, Liverpool | 11 indoor | Widely reported as built; not yet listed among Ignite’s own confirmed venues | Reported as July 2026; not independently confirmed open |
| The Padel Club – Liverpool Riverside | Brunswick Dock, Liverpool | 8 padel courts (5 indoor, 3 outdoor canopy) + 2 pickleball courts | Coming soon; subject to planning | Originally targeted early 2026; not yet confirmed open |
| Padel FC Wavertree | Wavertree Sports Park, Liverpool | 9 (6 indoor, 3 sheltered outdoor) | Full planning application submitted (ref 25/F/2537); approval not confirmed | Not announced |
| Powerleague Liverpool | Kirkdale, Liverpool | 4 canopied courts | £850,000 investment confirmed; under construction | November 2026 |
| Vibora Liverpool Waters | Princes Dock, Liverpool | 3 floating courts (2 Phase 1, 1 Phase 2) | Planning approved; construction under way | Phase 1 targeted September 2026; Phase 2 later in 2026 |
| Velocity Padel Speke | Off Longman Drive, Speke, Liverpool | 6 covered courts | Planning application submitted (ref 26F/0003) | Not announced |
| Ignite Padel Speke expansion | Speke, Liverpool (existing site) | Expansion from 10 to 17 courts | In progress | Targeted summer 2026; not confirmed complete |
Ignite Padel Hunts Cross
Ignite Padel’s own homepage currently describes “three vibrant venues” and lists only West Derby, Cheshire Oaks and Speke; its Terms and Conditions page names the same three physical locations. Trade press reported a fourth site at the Viscount Centre, Gaskill Road, Hunts Cross, Liverpool L24 9GS, with 11 indoor courts and a targeted opening of July 2026, and a configured Playtomic listing exists for it. Because the operator’s own site does not yet confirm it as a live venue, this guide treats Hunts Cross as planned/awaiting confirmation rather than open, and readers should check Ignite’s own site or Playtomic for the current status before travelling.
The Padel Club – Liverpool Riverside
Announced in September 2025 for Atlantic Way, Brunswick Dock, close to Brunswick railway station, this waterfront venue is planned to include 5 indoor padel courts, 3 outdoor courts under a canopy, and 2 indoor pickleball courts. The operator’s own club page, checked on the day of writing, still describes the venue as “subject to planning” with an “early 2026” target and offers only a registration form, so it is not yet open.
Padel FC Wavertree
Co-founded by Jürgen Klopp and his son Marc, this proposed 9-court venue at Wavertree Sports Park would include a café, retail space and changing facilities. A full planning application was submitted to Liverpool City Council in September 2025 (reference 25/F/2537); the most recent update found described the application as still under consideration, with no confirmed approval or opening date.
Powerleague Liverpool
Powerleague has confirmed an £850,000 investment to add 4 canopied padel courts at its existing Kirkdale site. Construction is expected to complete towards the end of 2026, with an opening date of November 2026.
Vibora Liverpool Waters
Described as Great Britain’s first floating padel destination, this development at Princes Dock is being delivered in phases: Phase 1 (2 floating courts) was targeted for September 2026, and Phase 2 (a further court) later in 2026. Construction was confirmed under way as of August 2026; live opening status for Phase 1 could not be independently confirmed at the time of writing.
Velocity Padel Speke and the Ignite Padel Speke Expansion
Separately from its confirmed Widnes venue, Velocity Leisure has submitted a planning application (reference 26F/0003) for a 6-court covered padel complex off Longman Drive, Speke. No opening date has been confirmed. Meanwhile, Ignite Padel is expanding its existing Speke site from 10 to 17 courts, with a targeted completion around summer 2026 that had not been confirmed complete at the time of writing.
Planned Venues Elsewhere in the Region
Birkdale Padel Club (Sefton Padel), at Victoria Park, Rotten Row, Birkdale, Southport PR8 2BZ, has planning permission and was under construction as of March 2026, targeting a June 2026 opening for 5 outdoor/covered courts. Live booking availability could not be independently confirmed at the time of writing.
The same operator has also announced two further sites, Duke Street Park (Formby) and Coronation Park (Crosby), as part of an 11-court, three-site programme; no confirmed court count or opening date was found for either individual site. Knowsley Council is separately progressing a proposed padel hub of 6-8 courts in Kirkby town centre, backed by £2.5 million from the Kirkby Neighbourhood Board’s Pride in Place funding; planning permission had not been secured at the time of writing, with a stated target of end of 2027.

How to Choose a Liverpool Padel Venue
| Need | Recommended Venue |
|---|---|
| Complete beginner | Ignite Padel West Derby – free racket hire, introductory classes from approximately £13 and no membership required |
| Most weather protection in the city | Ignite Padel Speke – all 10 courts are indoor or covered |
| Guaranteed fully indoor court | Velocity Padel Widnes (nearby) – 5 confirmed fully indoor courts |
| Traditional club membership | Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club – optional membership from £15/month; rackets available at no extra cost, balls not provided |
| Mixed indoor/outdoor group booking | Ignite Padel Speke – 6 indoor and 4 covered-outdoor courts at one site |
| Willing to travel for more courts | Padel United The Wirral or Centre Court Padel, St Helens – both confirmed, low-cost, outdoor pay-and-play options within 30-35 minutes of the city centre |

Final Verdict
Padel Liverpool in 2026 currently means 3 confirmed venues and 19 courts within the city, with Ignite Padel operating two of the three and Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club running the third. Indoor capacity currently stands at 6 courts (all at Speke), with a further 4 covered-outdoor and 9 fully outdoor courts split across the remaining sites. A fourth Ignite Padel venue, Hunts Cross, has been widely reported but was not listed among Ignite’s own confirmed venues at the time of writing.
- Best overall for most players: Ignite Padel Speke, for its mix of indoor and covered-outdoor courts, coaching and facilities at one site.
- Best for beginners: Ignite Padel West Derby, for free racket hire and low-cost classes.
- Most weather protection in the city: Ignite Padel Speke; Velocity Padel Widnes (nearby) for a fully indoor guarantee.
- Clearest membership option: Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club, from £15 a month; rackets are available at no extra cost, while balls are not provided.
- What’s changing: At least six new venues or developments are planned, under construction, or awaiting confirmation in and around Liverpool, plus a separate expansion of the existing Ignite Padel Speke site, including Ignite Padel Hunts Cross, a Klopp-backed club at Wavertree, and floating courts at Liverpool Waters. Readers should check each operator’s own booking platform for the latest availability before travelling, since this guide reflects information published as of 5 September 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many padel courts are there in Liverpool?
Liverpool currently has 3 confirmed operating padel venues offering a combined 19 courts: Ignite Padel West Derby (6), Ignite Padel Speke (10), and Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club (3). A fourth Ignite Padel site, Hunts Cross (11 indoor courts), has been widely reported but is not yet listed among Ignite’s own confirmed venues.
Where can I play padel in Liverpool?
Confirmed venues are Ignite Padel West Derby, Ignite Padel Speke, and Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club (Game4Padel) in Aigburth. Several more venues, including a fourth Ignite Padel site at Hunts Cross, a club at Wavertree and floating courts at Liverpool Waters, are planned or awaiting confirmation.
Are there indoor padel courts in Liverpool?
Yes, though currently at one venue. Ignite Padel Speke has 6 indoor courts alongside 4 covered-outdoor courts. A reported fourth venue, Ignite Padel Hunts Cross, would add 11 indoor courts once confirmed open.
How much does it cost to play padel in Liverpool?
Neither Ignite Padel venue publishes a standard hourly court rate on its own website, so live pricing should be checked on Playtomic before booking. Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club publishes an optional padel membership of £140 a year or £15 a month; this is a membership cost rather than a confirmed pay-and-play rate, and rackets there are available at no extra cost, while balls are not provided.
How can I book a padel court in Liverpool?
Ignite Padel’s two venues are booked through the Playtomic app or website with no membership required. Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club is booked via Matchi or Game4Padel’s own booking page.
Can beginners play padel in Liverpool?
Yes. All three venues welcome beginners on a pay-and-play basis. Ignite Padel West Derby offers free racket hire and classes from approximately £13 per session.
Are padel lessons available in Liverpool?
Yes. Ignite Padel runs public classes and academy sessions across its two sites, and Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club offers coaching through a named coach.
Can I hire a padel racket at Liverpool venues?
Yes, at Ignite Padel West Derby (free) and Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club (free, balls not included). Equipment rental is listed for Ignite Padel Speke on Playtomic, although the current charge was not published.
Where are the nearest padel courts outside Liverpool?
Verified nearby options include Padel United The Wirral and Village Health & Wellness Club in Wirral, Centre Court Padel and Soul Padel in St Helens, Velocity Padel in Widnes, Formby Village Padel Club and Formby Lawn Tennis & Padel Club, and Ignite Padel Cheshire Oaks and Padel Sheds Chester in Cheshire.
Are new padel courts planned for Liverpool?
Yes. At least six new venues or developments are planned, under construction, or awaiting confirmation, including a fourth Ignite Padel site at Hunts Cross, The Padel Club at Brunswick Dock, Padel FC Wavertree (co-founded by Jürgen Klopp), Powerleague Liverpool in Kirkdale, floating courts at Liverpool Waters, and Velocity Padel Speke, plus a separate expansion of the existing Ignite Padel Speke site. None of these was confirmed open at the time of writing.
What to Bring to a Liverpool Padel Court
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- A padel racket (free hire confirmed at Ignite Padel West Derby and Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club)
- Padel balls (not always included; check with the venue before arriving)
- Non-marking court shoes suitable for artificial turf surfaces
- Breathable sportswear suited to indoor or outdoor conditions
- Water, particularly for indoor sessions where courts can warm up during peak hours
Readers building a full kit from scratch may find PadelGameplan’s Padel Starter Kit UK guide useful, alongside dedicated guides to best padel rackets, best padel shoes and padel bags. Newcomers to the sport’s format can also check PadelGameplan’s rules of padel tennis guide before a first session.
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More UK Padel City Guides
Readers comparing padel options across the North West, or planning to play while travelling, may also find PadelGameplan’s guide to padel courts in Manchester useful alongside this Liverpool guide.
Sources
This article draws on information published by official venue and operator sources, booking platforms, council and planning documentation, and reputable local and trade press:
- Ignite Padel – official site
- Ignite Padel – Terms and Conditions
- Ignite Padel West Derby on Playtomic
- Ignite Padel Speke on Playtomic
- Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club – Padel
- Game4Padel – Liverpool Cricket Club
- Matchi – Game4Padel Liverpool Cricket Club
- Bond Media Agency on Ignite Padel Hunts Cross
- The Padel Club – Liverpool Riverside
- Liverpool Noise on The Padel Club Brunswick Dock announcement
- Pegasus Group – Padel FC Wavertree
- Insider Media on Padel FC Wavertree
- Liverpool Business News on Powerleague’s £850,000 investment
- Explore Liverpool on Vibora Liverpool Waters
- Peel Waters on the floating padel courts planning approval
- Place North West on Velocity Padel Speke
- Insider Media and Hospitality & Catering News on the Ignite Padel Speke expansion
- Knowsley News on the Kirkby padel hub
- Stand Up For Southport on Birkdale Padel Club
- Padel United UK – pricing
- Playtomic – Padel United The Wirral
- Village Health & Wellness Club, Wirral
- Centre Court Padel – official site
- Soul Padel St Helens
- Velocity Padel – official site
- Formby Village Padel Club – court booking
- Formby Lawn Tennis Club (ClubSpark)
- Ignite Padel Cheshire Oaks – official site
- Padel Sheds Chester – official site
Readers should always confirm live pricing, opening hours, court availability and current construction/opening status directly with each venue before travelling to play, since this information changes over time and this guide reflects information available as of 5 September 2026.
















