Cardiff has two big public options: six canopy-covered courts at Smash Padel in Llandaff Fields and six indoor courts at Cardiff City's House of Sport in Leckwith, where an hour is £26 for the court. David Lloyd's five outdoor courts in Roath are for members only.
Prices verified October 2026Cardiff · 6 indoor
Six indoor courts at Cardiff City's community sports complex in Leckwith, at £26 an hour or £39 for 90 minutes. That is under £10 each for a proper indoor game, and the rackets are £1.50.
Cardiff · 6 covered
Six panoramic canopy-covered courts beside the open green of Llandaff Fields, with a café on site. The canopies are welcome in a city that does not do dry winters.
Cardiff · 5 outdoor
Five outdoor courts at the Roath club, booked by members for doubles through the David Lloyd app. One of the biggest padel sites in Cardiff, though only for members.
| Club | Town | Courts | Setting | Off-peak pp | Peak pp | Booking | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff City House of Sport | Cardiff | 6 | 6 indoor | £9.75 | – | Pay & play | Playtomic |
| Smash Padel Cardiff | Cardiff | 6 | 6 covered | – | – | Pay & play | – |
| David Lloyd Cardiff | Cardiff | 5 | 5 outdoor | – | – | Members only | David Lloyd app |
Off-peak games at the pay-and-play clubs we track in Cardiff start at £9.75 per player for 90 minutes, with a typical off-peak price of £9.75. Peak evening slots cost up to £9.75 each. Prices assume four players sharing the court. The cheapest we have verified is Cardiff City House of Sport.
Yes. 2 of the 3 clubs here let non-members book; 1 is members only (David Lloyd Cardiff). Use the "No membership needed" filter above.
2 clubs have at least one indoor or covered court: Smash Padel Cardiff and Cardiff City House of Sport. Covered courts keep the rain off but not the cold.
Smash Padel Cardiff, with 6 courts. Bigger clubs are the best bet for a same-day booking at peak times.
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