Updated with 9 clubs · April 2026
Illinois has a fast-growing padel scene. As of April 2026, there are 9 padel clubs and 38 courts across the area. The biggest scenes are in Chicago, Glenview, Highland Park, and Mundelein. Below you’ll find every club mapped, rated, and profiled — from premium venues to grassroots community spots.
If you’re new to the sport, start with our complete beginner’s guide to padel or browse the national US padel hub to find a court in another state. Whether you’re chasing your first rally or a premium glass court for league play, this guide covers it.
Illinois at a Glance
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All Clubs at a Glance
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| Club | City | Courts | In / Out | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Padel | Glenview | 4 | 4 / 0 | Highly Rated |
| Club Pickle & Padel | Highland Park | 4 | 4 / 0 | 4.2(5) · Google |
| Padel Clube | Mundelein | 7 | — | Highly Rated |
| Proximo Padel Northbrook | Northbrook | — | — | — |
Ratings sourced from Google Reviews as of April 2026. Cities with a dedicated deep-dive page (marked above) aren’t listed here — see the city guide for full details.
Club Profiles
Grouped by city, ordered by club count. Cities marked deep-dive have a full standalone guide — click through for the complete club list.
Glenview · 1 club
Alma Padel
Community Alma Padel offers extensive programming for playe.
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Highland Park · 1 club
Club Pickle & Padel
This $4.2 million facility opened in September 2025, becoming one of the most distinctive padel venues in the Chicago area.
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Mundelein · 1 club
Padel Clube
On December 3, 2022, the Midwest welcomed its first dedicated padel facility when Padel Clube opened its doors in Mundelein.
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Northbrook · 1 club
Proximo Padel Northbrook
Proximo Padel is expanding north of Chicago with a new Northbrook location opening soon.
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FAQ — Playing Padel in Illinois
Where can you play padel in Illinois?
There are currently 9 padel clubs in Illinois, with 38 total courts. The clubs section above lists every facility with its address, court count, contact details, and amenities.
How many padel courts are there in Illinois?
As of April 2026, Illinois has 38 padel courts across 9 clubs.
Is padel growing in Illinois?
Yes. Padel has been one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States since 2022, and Illinois is part of that boom.
Do I need a membership to play padel in Illinois?
Most clubs offer pay-per-play options. Some private country clubs require membership — check each club's profile above for booking details.
Which is the best padel club in Illinois?
It depends what you're looking for. The summary table above sorts by Google rating — the highest-rated clubs are flagged 'Highly Rated'. Click any rating to see live reviews.
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Lucas Sánchez is the founder of SimplePadel. Born and raised in Spain, Lucas has been living in the US and UK for the last 20 years and currently calls Miami his home. While he’s never played professionally, the dream is still alive.
Lucas loves nothing more than playing (and talking) about padel, and he considers himself lucky to have a wife and family that share his love for the game.