Play Padel to serve up second UK venue at Meadowhall
1st April 2026 Indoor padel club operator Play Padel is set to open its second UK venue at Meadowhall in Sheffield. The operator, which was founded in Sheffield, is set to open a 35,000 sq ft venue later this year, comprising eight indoor courts, a clubhouse, a café, and a social space. Play Padel looks to bring together sport, socialising, and hospitality to create a high-quality leisure destination that complements Meadowhall’s existing retail, leisure, and F&B offer. Richard Crowther, retail leasing director at British Land, said: “Play Padel is a compelling addition to the leisure mix at Meadowhall, delivering a high-quality, accessible offer that will engage a wide demographic. It reinforces the commercial and social value of considered leisure in retail-led schemes, and underscores how they can drive footfall, extend dwell time, and enhance the overall customer experience. Venues like this play a critical role in creating vibrant, community-focused destinations that go beyond just shopping, as part of a complementary ecosystem of uses.” Alex Fleming, founder and CEO at Play Padel Group, added: “Meadowhall represents a major step forward for Play Padel Group in building long-term leisure destinations that bring people together. The demand we’ve seen in Sheffield has been exceptional, and this...
