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.
Now Open to Students Across Edinburgh!
For 2026/27, we're excited to open UOE Padel Club to students from universities across Edinburgh. That means students from The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Napier University, Heriot-Watt University, Queen Margaret University and SRUC can now join the club and get involved.
Membership
UOE Padel Club membership for 2026/27
Your membership gives you access to our members-only sessions at heavily subsidised prices, meaning you can play regularly for a fraction of the cost of booking a court independently.
For example:
- Weekly Social Padel — £3 for 2 hours
- Competitive sessions — £5 for 1½ hours
- Free racket and ball hire at our club sessions
Membership also gives you access to our full schedule of socials, coaching opportunities, tours, internal and external tournaments, exclusive prize draws and opportunities to represent the University of Edinburgh in competitive university padel.
Membership does not mean that all sessions, tours or tournaments are completely free — rather, it gives you access to the club's programme and our heavily subsidised member prices.
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.
As a UOE Padel Club member, you can access our Social Padel sessions for just £3 for 2 hours, making them a heavily subsidised way to play regularly without the cost of booking a court independently. Racket and ball hire is also free for members, so you don't need to worry about having your own equipment.
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. Whether you're an experienced tournament player or you've recently caught the padel bug, there are opportunities to compete, improve and progress throughout the season.
Our Squads
- Men's League 1
- Men's League 2
- Women's League 1
Our squads are designed to cater for different playing levels, with opportunities to move between teams as players develop throughout the season.
Competitive League — £5 / 1½ HRS
This year, we're introducing a competitive league across our squads, with points on the line throughout the season. Performances will contribute towards team rankings and movement between squads, adding an extra competitive edge to every session.
As a member, you can access these members-only sessions for just £5 per 1½-hour session — heavily subsidised compared to booking a court independently.
Coaching
We will also be offering coaching from our in-house LTA Level 2 coach, helping players of all abilities develop their technique, tactics and overall game.
Represent Edinburgh
Players from our Men's and Women's squads 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
Men's and Women's squad trials will take place at the start of the year. Trials are designed to place players into the squad best suited to their current level, with opportunities to progress throughout the season.
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 — both on and off the court.
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.
- Exclusive member prize draws, with the chance to win rackets, kit and more.
- Opportunities to represent the University of Edinburgh at the National Universities Padel League.
Our tours, tournaments and special events may have additional costs where applicable, but membership gives you access to the opportunities and allows you to take part as a UOE Padel Club member.
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!