Welcome to the University of Edinburgh Padel Club!

We're back for our third official year in 2026/27, and this is shaping up to be our biggest and best season yet.

After two incredible years of growth, unforgettable socials, competitive success and amazing tours, we're ready to take things to the next level. Whether you've never picked up a padel racket before, you're just figuring out what the sport is, you're looking to improve your game, or you want to compete against the best young padel players in the country, there's a place for you at UOE Padel Club.

We're proud to be one of the fastest-growing sports clubs at the University of Edinburgh, with a welcoming and inclusive community at the heart of everything we do. Alongside plenty of time on court, we've built an incredible social scene where you'll meet people from all years, courses and abilities. From weekly socials and club nights to domestic tours and international trips, there's always something happening both on and off the court.

Whether you're here to make friends, stay active, improve your game or represent Edinburgh in competition, we'd love to have you involved.

Social Padel

Our weekly Social Padel sessions are fun, relaxed and incredibly beginner-friendly, making them the perfect place for anyone looking to pick up the sport, improve their game and become part of our fantastic club community.

Whether it's your very first time stepping onto a padel court or you've played a handful of times before, everyone is welcome. Our sessions are designed to be social, inclusive and low-pressure, with plenty of opportunities to meet new people while enjoying one of the fastest-growing sports in the world.

Alongside our weekly sessions, there will also be opportunities for coaching focused on learning the basics of padel and developing your understanding of the game. Whether you're learning how to serve, improving your positioning, understanding tactics, or simply looking to feel more confident on court, we'll help you build the foundations to enjoy and improve at padel.

Every Saturday, we host a friendly Mexicano-style tournament, where players are mixed each round to keep games competitive, social and exciting. There are prizes up for grabs for our winners, but the main focus is always on having fun, getting involved and meeting new people.

The fun doesn't stop when the padel finishes either. We regularly organise activities afterwards, including trips to the beach (just a one-minute walk from the courts), heading to the pub, and other social events throughout the year.

All Social Padel sessions take place at Powerleague Portobello and Powerleague Sighthill.

Competitive Padel

Following another fantastic year, our competitive programme is bigger and better than ever.

• We run 2 Men's squads (1st, 2nd Teams)

• We run 1 Women's squad 

• Whether you're an experienced tournament player or you've recently caught the padel bug, our competitive setup has a place for you. Sessions are competitive but always centred around improvement, enjoyment and having fun.

• This year, we will be introducing a competitive league across all squads, ensuring every session has an extra competitive edge. With points on the line throughout the season, performances will contribute towards team rankings and movement between squads, creating a fun and competitive environment where everyone has the opportunity to progress.

• We will also be providing coaching from our in-house LTA Level 2 coach, with sessions designed to help players of all abilities improve their technique, tactics and overall game.

• Players from our Men's 1st & 2nd Teams and Women's 1st & 2nd Teams may be selected to represent the University of Edinburgh in the National Universities Padel League (NUPL), competing against universities from across the UK with the opportunity to qualify for the national Finals Day.

• Trials for both our Men's and Women's squads will take place at the start of the year. These are designed to place players into the squad best suited to their current level, with plenty of opportunities to move between teams throughout the season as players develop. Keep an eye on our Instagram for trial dates and further information.

All competitive training sessions take place at Powerleague Portobello and Powerleague Sighthill.

More Than Just Padel

Joining UOE Padel Club means becoming part of an incredible community.

Throughout the year we'll be running:

• Bi-weekly socials and club nights.

• Internal tournaments and fun competitions.

• Domestic tours to compete against and socialise with other universities.

• An international padel tour.

• Exclusive coaching opportunities and special club events.

Whether you're stepping onto a padel court for the very first time, hoping to make friends through a fun weekly sport, looking to develop your game, or aiming to represent Edinburgh against the very best university players in the UK, there's a place for you in our club.

We can't wait to welcome you for what promises to be our biggest, busiest and most exciting year yet!