July 3, 2026 · 6 min read
Padel in Vancouver: Where to Play (2026)
Padel in Vancouver is small but growing fast. Here is where to play right now, what a court costs, and which new clubs are opening next in 2026.
By The Padle Shop
Padel in Vancouver is young, but you can play today. The two main spots in mid 2026 are Padel FVR in Pitt Meadows, with four indoor courts, and the Belvedere Club in Richmond. More clubs are coming, including a large one planned for the River District. A session runs about $20 to $30 per player.
The Lower Mainland came to padel later than Toronto or Montreal. The reason is simple. It rains here, and padel courts need to stay dry, so every court has to go under a roof. Roofs cost money and take time. The good news is the money showed up. The rest of this guide covers the scene as it stands, and what is opening next.
Where can you play padel in Vancouver right now?
Two clubs have courts you can book today, plus one community group that keeps the scene social.
Padel FVR (Pitt Meadows)
Padel FVR is the anchor of BC padel. It is at 19055 Airport Way in Pitt Meadows, about 40 minutes from downtown Vancouver. It opened in 2024 with four indoor panoramic courts, all IPF approved, plus a pickleball court. It is also the top-rated padel facility in the province on Google.
Sessions run two hours, which is generous. A court costs about $80 to $120 for the block, so $20 to $30 each with four players. Booking runs through PlayByPoint on the club's site. The club is open 9 am to midnight and runs clinics, private lessons, and a match feature that pairs you with players at your level. This is the same group behind the busy FVR clubs in Montreal, so they know how to run a padel room.
The Belvedere Club (Richmond)
The Belvedere Club at 1751 Savage Road in Richmond is a different animal. It is a large private multi-sport club that opened in January 2025, with padel next to tennis, squash, pickleball, basketball, and futsal. The padel side has two indoor panoramic courts, the first indoor courts in the region.
It is membership based, at roughly $255 a month after the entry fee, and a membership can cover the family. If you want padel plus a full club around it, this is the option. If you just want to book a court for Tuesday, FVR is the easier door.
Vancouver Padel Club
Vancouver Padel Club is not a building. It is the community group that got Greater Vancouver playing, starting with regular sessions in September 2023. They run round robins, socials, and beginner-friendly events, and they are pushing for more courts in the city. If you are new and do not know anyone who plays, this is a good first stop.
What new padel clubs are coming to Vancouver?
This is where it gets interesting. As of mid 2026, three projects are in motion.
- Courtside Social (River District). The most ambitious one. A dedicated padel club on the Fraser River waterfront with eight courts planned, plus a lounge and wellness space. The development application went in during June 2025, and the waitlist is open. When it lands, it will be the first club of its size inside Vancouver proper.
- Fairgrounds (North Vancouver). The racquet club brand behind several Toronto sites has flagged a North Vancouver location near Capilano Mall in its expansion plans.
- 4walls Padel Club. A new club taking pre-opening membership reservations. Details are still thin, so treat it as one to watch.
Projects slip, so book what exists and keep an eye on the rest. But the direction is clear. Vancouver is about to go from six courts to a real scene.
How much does padel cost in Vancouver?
Budget $20 to $30 per player for a session at FVR, since the two-hour court fee splits four ways. The Belvedere route costs more up front because it is a club membership, but it includes far more than padel.
First-timers can rent rackets at the clubs, so try before you buy. After a few sessions, most people want their own. A good first racket costs less than a month of weekly court fees. Start with something forgiving from our padel rackets range, and read our short guide on how to choose a padel racket first. Round shape, light weight, soft feel. That is the whole trick.
Is padel in Vancouver indoor or outdoor?
Indoor, almost by law of nature. The rain from October to April means outdoor courts would sit empty half the year, so every current court in the region is under a roof. That has one big upside. The scene never stops for winter, and you never lose a booking to weather.
The one thing to pack for indoor courts is proper shoes. The surface is artificial turf dressed with sand, and running shoes slide on it. A pair of padel shoes with the right sole grips when you push off sideways, which in padel is every third step.
How do you find people to play with in Vancouver?
The scene is small, and that is an advantage. Everyone is new, everyone remembers being new, and the regulars are easy to meet.
Start with an open session or clinic at Padel FVR. Their match feature pairs you by level, so you do not need to bring a foursome. Vancouver Padel Club round robins are the social route. Show up twice and people will know your name. The Belvedere works the same way inside its membership.
One practical tip. Because there are only a handful of courts, prime evening slots go quickly. Book a few days out, or play weekday mornings when courts are easy to get.
Is padel hard to learn?
No. It is the easiest racket sport to start. The court is small, the serve is underhand, and the glass walls keep the ball in play, so you get real rallies in your first hour. Tennis players adjust in one session. Squash players love the walls. People who have never held a racket still have fun on day one, which is the whole reason the sport is spreading.
Vancouver's clubs know this and run intro clinics constantly. Take one lesson to learn the walls. After that, open matches will teach you the rest.
The state of play
Vancouver padel in 2026 looks like Toronto padel in 2023. A couple of solid clubs, a tight community, and a wave of new courts on the way. Padel FVR in Pitt Meadows is the place to book today. The Belvedere Club covers Richmond. Courtside Social should change the map when it opens in the River District.
Get in now while the scene is small. Book a two-hour session, rent a racket, and see why the rest of the world already plays this game.