Austria has gone from zero padel courts to one of the most active markets in the German-speaking world in just a few years. We currently list over 135 venues across more than 100 cities — and the number keeps growing. What started in 2019 with a handful of courts in Vienna and Linz is a nationwide offering by 2026.
This overview shows you what the padel landscape in Austria looks like: where people play, what it costs, who runs the major venues — and how to get on court as quickly as possible.
Growth: More than doubled in five years
The number of padel courts in Austria has more than doubled in the past five years. What started as a niche offering in major cities now reaches smaller towns like Wels, Amstetten, and Bruck an der Mur.
Growth is driven by large operators expanding systematically, but also by tennis clubs and sports centres adding padel courts to their facilities. The sport benefits from its low barrier to entry: padel needs four players, no prior experience, and about an hour of time — the social element is built in from the start.
Where do people play padel in Austria?
Court density is highest in urban areas, as you’d expect, but even more rural regions now have good coverage.
Vienna
Austria’s biggest padel market. Several operators — Padelzone, Padelbase, Padel4Fun — compete for players, resulting in a solid mix of indoor and outdoor venues. Demand still outpaces supply at peak times. → All courts in Vienna
Upper Austria: Linz & Wels
Linz was one of the first padel cities in Austria and remains one of the most active to this day. Wels adds a second hub in Upper Austria with two venues. → Padel in Linz · Padel in Wels
Styria: Graz
Graz has grown into the second-largest padel city after Vienna, with over 15 courts across multiple venues. The Styrian Padel Association runs its own regional league. → Padel in Graz
Salzburg
The city of Salzburg has several venues, and the surrounding area is growing too. → Padel in Salzburg
Tyrol: Innsbruck
Innsbruck currently has a handful of courts, but the city is expanding. Padelbase is planning a new facility at the Baggersee for summer 2026, which will significantly increase capacity in Tyrol. → Padel in Innsbruck
Other provinces
Carinthia, Vorarlberg, Lower Austria, and Burgenland all have padel courts now. For the complete list of every court in Austria, check the → court directory.
The major operators
Three names come up across the country:
Padelbase is the largest operator, with over 30 courts at multiple locations — from Vienna to Linz, Wels, and Innsbruck. Padelbase focuses on outdoor courts with professional infrastructure, booked through eTennis.
Padelzone runs indoor and outdoor facilities in Vienna, Linz, Graz, and other cities. Their courts are often high-spec COURTWALL® builds, booked through Eversports.
Padel4Fun focuses on the greater Vienna area and is especially known for its active community and regular tournaments.
Beyond these, independent venues — often attached to tennis or sports clubs — round out the regional offering.
What does padel cost in Austria?
Court rental currently runs €24–36 per hour — split four ways, that’s €6–9 per person. That makes padel one of the more affordable sports in terms of cost per playing hour.
Most venues rent rackets and balls (around €3–5 per racket). To get started, all you really need is sports shoes and three friends.
Booking: which platforms are used?
Austria uses four booking platforms — which one you need depends on the venue:
- Eversports — the most widespread platform, used by Padelzone and many independent venues
- eTennis — used by Padelbase and some tennis clubs
- Playtomic — international platform, growing in Austria
- tennis04 — used by some smaller venues
Booking is always online through the respective platform. Peak times (evenings, weekends) fill up fast — booking one or two days ahead is recommended.
Austrian Padel Union (APU)
The Austrian Padel Union is the official governing body for padel in Austria, organising tournaments, rankings, and the development of the sport at national level. If you play regularly and want to get into competitive padel, the APU is where you’ll find the official ranking system.
How to get started
- Find a court near you: Our court search lists every venue in Austria with prices and booking links.
- Get three people together: Padel is always played as doubles — four players on court. Friends, colleagues, or community groups at venues can help you find partners.
- Rent a racket, don’t buy one: For the first few sessions, renting makes sense. Only invest in your own racket once you know you’re hooked.
- Skim the rules: The padel rules take about 10 minutes to learn — the rest comes naturally on court.
- Just play: Padel is immediately playable. No course required, no fitness test. Step on court and start hitting.
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Last updated: 2026-03