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We’re Padel Australia—the governing body of padel in Australia.
December 6: Pat Rafter with Erin Henry at the launch of the Padel program for 2025 at Game4Padel at Docklands on Friday, December 6, 2024. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/ AARON FRANCIS

What we do

Grow the game

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Support local communities

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Deliver international events

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Join our mission

Whether you’re dipping your toes into the game or ready to up the ante with some serious competition, we believe all types of play make life better. Alongside Tennis Australia, our goal is to create more opportunities for Australians to have a hit, keep active, connect with community and put our players on the global map.

Official partnerships

Together with our partners, our mission is to grow the game of padel across Australia by creating more ways for players to learn, connect and play together.
July 31: The Pat Rafter Padel Showcase at the Sydney Racquet Club on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/ JAMES GOURLEY

Club and venue affiliation

Don’t just be part of the padel movement — lead the way by creating a club or venue in your community today.
April 11: General scenes during a Masters Men’s 35+ match at The Nordic Padel (APT M1000) on Saturday, April 11, 2026 Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/DYLAN BURNS

Contact us

If you're interested in working together with Padel Australia or have any questions. You can contact us here.
May 30:  Mens Open Doubles West Coast Padel Final at the Padel Perth Reabold & West Coast Padel (APT N1000) at Dalkeith Nedlands Bowling Club on Saturday, May 30, 2026   Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/TREVOR COLLENS

More ways to play

Tennis

Tennis is a timeless game that’s fun, fast, and great for fitness. Whether you’re just starting out or have played for years, it’s easy to enjoy at any level.

May 4: Photo shoot at Tennis World Canberra on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/ PHOTOGRAPHER NAME For more usage information contact Chelsea Wilson, Business Services Manager. Tennis World CWilson@Tennis.com.au

Pickleball

Pickleball is easy to learn and a lot of fun. Combining tennis with badminton and table tennis, it involves fast rallies, quick reflexes and tactical thinking.

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POP Tennis

Discover POP Tennis, an easy-to-learn racquet sport similar to tennis, played on smaller courts with a slower ball. Fun for all ages and skill levels.

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Padel Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, rest and play, and we pay our respect to Elders past and present.

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