Updated with 6 clubs · April 2026
North Carolina has a fast-growing padel scene. As of April 2026, there are 6 padel clubs and 36 courts across the area. 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.
North Carolina at a Glance
All Clubs at a Glance
Click any club to jump to its full profile below.
| Club | City | Courts | In / Out | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Indoor Tennis Club | Charlotte | 4 | 4 / 0 | Highly Rated |
| Epic Padel @ Prosperity Athletic Club | Charlotte | 5 | 0 / 5 | — |
| Charlotte Padel Club | Matthews | 6 | 0 / 6 | Highly Rated |
| North Hills Club | Raleigh | 3 | 0 / 3 | Highly Rated |
| Swing Racquet + Paddle | Raleigh | 15 | 0 / 15 | — |
| The Club at Midtown | Wilmington | 3 | 0 / 3 | — |
Ratings sourced from Google Reviews as of April 2026.
Club Profiles
Charlotte Indoor Tennis Club
DB slug retained as `charlotte-indoor-tennis-club`, but the padel operation at 8401 Sharon Lakes Road is run as the Charlotte Padel Club — South Charlotte location.
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Epic Padel @ Prosperity Athletic Club
Epic Padel features 5 state-of-the-art padel courts as part of its first phase, with canopy coverage planned for early 2026.
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Charlotte Padel Club
North Carolina's first padel community has built something special in Matthews.
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North Hills Club
One of only two USPA-registered padel facilities in North Carolina, North Hills Club brings European padel culture to Raleigh's prestigious North Hills community.
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Swing Racquet + Paddle
Swing Racquet + Paddle is a 15-court outdoor padel facility in Raleigh.
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The Club at Midtown
The Club at Midtown is a 3-court outdoor padel facility in Wilmington.
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FAQ — Playing Padel in North Carolina
Where can you play padel in North Carolina?
There are currently 6 padel clubs in North Carolina, with 36 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 North Carolina?
As of April 2026, North Carolina has 36 padel courts across 6 clubs.
Is padel growing in North Carolina?
Yes. Padel has been one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States since 2022, and North Carolina is part of that boom.
Do I need a membership to play padel in North Carolina?
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 North Carolina?
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.
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