Padel operator to open third London venue at The Liberty Romford

S3 Padel is set to open its third venue in London at The Liberty Romford.

The operator will open its doors to the 43,600 sq ft space, which will feature six padel courts, in spring 2026.

Designed for all ability levels – from first-time players to competitive athletes – the venue will look to provide an inclusive space where people can get active, connect socially, and play the UK’s fastest-growing sport.

The launch of S3 Padel in Romford forms part of the operator’s national growth strategy, with multiple new venues planned to open across the UK in 2025 and 2026.

Tom Rooney, CEO of S3 Padel, said: “We’re thrilled to be launching S3 Padel at The Liberty Romford, creating a new destination for sport, socialising, and community. With demand for padel growing rapidly across the UK, this venue will give players, families, and businesses in Romford the chance to discover the game, get active, and be part of a vibrant community.”

Dan Tucker, leasing manager at Redical, added: “Incorporating leading leisure into The Liberty Romford is a key strategic focus for us, and the addition of S3 Padel is a stellar contribution to this. A strong padel operator is noticeably lacking in Romford, and S3 Padel launching their third London site at the destination speaks to both the scheme’s desirability within the capital, and taps into our dedicated local community ready to get active.”

S3 Padel will join The Liberty Romford’s existing mix of experiences at the destination, which includes slime-making attraction Gootopia and the soon to launch children’s play space, Kids Play Village.