Where to Play Padel in Fort Lauderdale (2026 Guide)

Fort Lauderdale sits in a peculiar spot on South Florida's padel map. To the south, Miami-Dade has more than two dozen clubs and a market that feels fully formed. To the north, Palm Beach County is adding courts at pace. In between, Broward County has spent the last two years catching up — and as of early 2026, it has one standout indoor facility open and a much larger complex breaking ground. If you live in Fort Lauderdale and don't want to drive 45 minutes for a reservation, here's the full picture.

Fort Lauderdale's Padel Scene

Broward's late start wasn't for lack of demand. The county has the population, the weather, and the racquet-sports culture — it's been a tennis and pickleball stronghold for decades. What it lacked was a purpose-built padel venue. That changed when 10by20 opened its Powerline Road facility with five indoor courts, a professional buildout, and celebrity backing from reggaeton superstar Daddy Yankee.

The club has become the de facto hub for Broward's padel community, pulling players from Pompano Beach, Oakland Park, and as far south as Hollywood. And it won't be alone for long. Padel Broward — a much larger 59,000 square-foot complex planned for N Federal Hwy — is in development, signalling that operators see Broward as the next growth market in Florida padel.

The timing also coincides with Fort Lauderdale hosting RacquetX 2026, the industry's biggest annual conference, which took over the Broward County Convention Center in March. Conference week brought operators, pros, and brand reps from around the country — and plenty of them ended up playing at 10by20.

Best Padel Clubs in Fort Lauderdale

Getting Started in Fort Lauderdale

If you're new to padel and want to try it in Broward, the path is straightforward. 10by20 rents rackets at the front desk, so you don't need to buy gear before your first session. Wear tennis shoes or dedicated padel shoes with a herringbone sole — running shoes grip too aggressively for the sport's sliding footwork. Book a court online through the club's reservation system; weekend mornings and weekday evenings fill fastest.

Lessons are available through the club's coaching staff, and the intro clinics that run most weekends are the fastest way to pick up the basics — serving underhand, using the walls, and the footwork that distinguishes padel from tennis. If you're already a tennis or pickleball player, expect a short adjustment period and a steep enjoyment curve.

For equipment once you're hooked, Racket Central carries the major brands (Bullpadel, Head, Nox) and ships same-week to South Florida. A mid-range racket runs $150–$250 — plenty of room to start before upgrading.

What's Next for Broward Padel

The next 12 months will reshape Fort Lauderdale's padel landscape. When Padel Broward opens, the county goes from five courts to thirteen, and the math changes — leagues can run concurrently, casual players stop getting shut out of peak slots, and the community can grow past its current ceiling. Operators are watching Broward closely because it's the test case for whether mid-size Florida metros can support multiple full-scale clubs the way Miami-Dade does.

For now, 10by20 is the answer to "where do I play padel in Fort Lauderdale?" — and a good one. If you want to see what else is nearby, the broader Florida padel directory covers Miami, Palm Beach, Orlando, and Tampa, most within a reasonable drive.