We tried Singapore's first air-conditioned pickleball and padel courts – now open at Expo
What to expect at SPH Pickle Padel
Inside Singapore Expo Hall 7, you'll find six pickleball courts and three padel courts, each outfitted with high-quality flooring and good lighting perfect for serious rallies or casual games with friends. All courts are fully air-conditioned from 11am to 9pm.
There's also a gear shop on-site stocked with rackets and balls for purchase or rental and friendly staff on hand to show newbies the ropes.
Coaching sessions are also available for those looking to improve their game and a warm-up area with bikes and resistance bands ensures you're prepped to play.
What exactly is pickleball and padel?
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports globally – imagine a fun mashup of tennis, badminton and ping pong that's super accessible for all ages. Padel, on the other hand, is a social, high-energy doubles sport played in an enclosed court with glass walls – think tennis meets squash, with extra bounce.
How much does playing at SPH Pickle Padel cost?
Rates start from $25/hour for pickleball and $70/hour for padel and bookings are made via the Playtomic App. Find the full rates below:
What events and socials are on?
SPH Pickle Padel also builds a strong sense of community with regular themed sessions and meetups that everyone can join. So even if you don't have a pickle or padel pal to play with, you can join in on sessions like the School Run Mum Club (every Tuesday from 9am–10.30am, $22 per person) and Thursday Lunch Socials (Every Thursday from 12pm–1.30pm, $28 per person).
These sessions are great if you want to play without needing to book a whole court or find a crew. Keep an eye on their social media for guest coach clinics, pop-up events and other community happenings.
When is SPH Pickle Padel open?
Courts are open daily from 7am to 11pm, but the air-conditioning only comes on from 11am to 9pm. Players are expected to leave the hall by 11.15pm as the lights and doors will be automatically shut.
Where is SPH Pickle Padel?
You'll find SPH Pickle Padel in Hall 7 of Singapore Expo – just a few minutes' walk from the Expo MRT station (Downtown and East-West lines). There's ample parking if you're driving and the venue is well-signposted once you arrive.
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Don't forget to download the Playtomic App to book your court in advance. Want to try before committing? Join a social session or group class to get a feel for the game.
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