Book a padel court in Stockholm

Stockholm is one of Europe's most distinctive padel destinations in 2026. Sweden went from near-zero courts in 2018 to thousands nationally by 2026, one of the fastest sport take-ups Europe has seen. Stockholm itself has roughly 50+ padel clubs across the metro area, from rooftop premium venues to courts dug into an actual cave.

Stockholm doesn't play it like Madrid (volume) or London (premium-curated). What you notice here is where the courts are: rooftop courts on a department store (ASCARO NK), warehouse conversions (Frihamnen), beach-themed venues (Sthlm Beach Club), and a club inside an actual cave (CAVE Padel). With English spoken almost everywhere and Playtomic widely used, it's one of the easiest padel cities in Europe to visit.

Why Stockholm became Europe's most surprising padel city

Three factors explain Sweden's rapid padel rise:

1. Indoor sports culture. Long Nordic winters built a population used to playing indoors, and padel inherited that base directly. Where Mediterranean countries played outdoors year-round, Sweden built halls from day one, with full capacity from the start.

2. Real-estate flexibility. Stockholm has more empty industrial space per capita than most European capitals. Operators like NiLiMa Sports converted warehouses and rooftops into padel halls in record time during 2019-2023, reaching critical mass before competing demand caught up.

3. Premier Padel sponsorship. Swedish brands invested heavily in Premier Padel and FIP events from 2022 onwards, professionalising the sport and creating local stars (Niclas Marin, Daniel Windahl). The visibility fed amateur growth.

Result: padel is now among Sweden's most-played indoor sports, weekly play rates rival football among urban adults, and Stockholm has earned its reputation as one of Europe's top padel cities.

Why booking padel in Stockholm needs strategy

Stockholm has two quirks worth knowing before you configure your booking strategy.

First quirk: dual-platform market. Playtomic dominates the commercial and premium clubs (ASCARO, Frihamnen, We Are Padel, Sthlm Beach Club, CAVE). But MATCHi, which started in Sweden, has deep local roots and runs many multi-sport racket venues. Stockholm regulars typically install both apps. Padel Snipe automates only the Playtomic side; for MATCHi-only clubs, booking stays manual.

Second quirk: prime-time saturation at flagship venues. ASCARO rooftop and Frihamnen prime slots (weekday evenings, weekend mornings) disappear within minutes of release on Playtomic. Sweden's strong padel community means even a city with abundant courts experiences saturation at the most-coveted sites. Configuring a multi-club priority list (one premium + one fallback) is essential.

The Stockholm padel clubs to know

Below are the main Stockholm metro clubs we could publicly verify. The "Platform" column indicates which booking system each uses, the key factor for whether Padel Snipe can automate your slots.

ASCARO NK Padel & Social

On the rooftop of NK Parkaden at Hamngatan 18-20, the landmark department store in central Stockholm. 4 courts (2 covered + 2 open-air) with custom black turf, plus dining, a lounge and a running track. Voted one of the best places to play padel in Stockholm for the mix of location, build quality and atmosphere. Booking via Playtomic, so Padel Snipe handles it. Given the status, expect to need automation for ASCARO prime-time slots.

Frihamnen Padel Center (PDL Centre)

At Palermogatan 40, just five minutes from the city centre. One of Sweden's oldest and most prestigious padel halls, part of NiLiMa Sports Group AB which was founded specifically to develop padel across Sweden. Modern amenities, established community, strong tournament programme. Playtomic bookings, Padel Snipe-compatible. Often the first club Stockholm regulars configure as priority 1.

We Are Padel (Täby)

North of central Stockholm in Täby. 4 indoor + 4 outdoor double courts, amenities include changing rooms, lounge area and a well-stocked padel shop. Premium chain that's been expanding fast across Sweden. Worth knowing for north-Stockholm residents, since the trip is shorter than reaching central courts. Playtomic bookings.

Sthlm Beach Club

3 full-size courts named Madeira, Mallorca, and Ibiza, plus the Coconut Café serving light meals and refreshments. The beach-club aesthetic is a distinctive Stockholm-takes-on-Mediterranean play. Excellent for socialising, post-match drinks, and bringing non-padel friends along. Playtomic bookings.

CAVE Padel

Just outside Stockholm, in an actual cave, one of the more unusual padel venues anywhere. Genuinely underground, with the rock walls part of the experience. A bucket-list stop for travelling players, and worth the short trip from central Stockholm. Playtomic bookings.

Vinterviken Padel (Aspudden / Gröndal)

3 outdoor public padel courts next to Vintervikshallen, plus an outdoor tennis court. Public courts in a park setting: cheap, casual, ideal for warm-weather sessions. Booking system varies (often MATCHi or on-site). Not Padel Snipe-automatable, but a solid low-cost option for casual play in summer.

Other notable venues exist across the metro area (Padelhuset, Padel Zenter chains, several smaller indoor halls). For ongoing Swedish padel coverage, the Visit Stockholm padel guide lists current open venues. The Playtomic Global Padel Report regularly publishes updated Sweden-specific statistics.

How much does padel cost in Stockholm

Stockholm offers good value for the quality, comparable to Madrid and notably cheaper than London. Publicly observed ranges:

Standard clubs: 200-350 SEK per court hour (~€18-32), i.e. €4-8 per player at 4. Frihamnen, We Are Padel and other established venues sit in this range.

Premium venues: 350-500 SEK per court hour (~€32-45) at ASCARO and special-experience venues like CAVE. €8-11 per player at 4.

Public courts: Vinterviken and other municipal courts are typically cheaper or even free in some cases, so check local schedules in summer.

Equipment rental: most Stockholm clubs rent rackets at 50-100 SEK per session, handy if you're travelling without your own gear, though you'll play better with your own.

Padel Snipe doesn't change prices: the bot books at exactly the rate the club displays on Playtomic at request time.

Stockholm vs other European padel destinations

How does Stockholm compare to Madrid, Barcelona, London for a travelling player?

vs Madrid: Madrid wins on volume (28 000+ courts in Spain vs thousands in Sweden), price for premium-quality coaching, and nightly options. Stockholm wins on venue creativity, English-friendliness, and a slightly different scene that feels less commercialised.

vs London: London sits at higher prices (£40-100/h vs €18-45/h equivalent in Stockholm), with a similar premium-venue concentration. Stockholm offers better value for the same quality, though the trip from continental Europe is harder to access.

vs Barcelona: Barcelona wins on Mediterranean weather and tourism mix; Stockholm wins on consistent indoor capacity year-round and a more locals-driven community. For a winter padel trip, Stockholm makes sense; for a summer mix, Barcelona.

For a complete travel comparison across these cities, see our guide voyage padel (in French) which covers 6 destinations including Stockholm.

What Padel Snipe brings to Stockholm concretely

Three measurable things, on Playtomic clubs only:

1. Speed. The booking request fires faster than any human can click after the Playtomic window opens. On Stockholm prime-time slots that disappear within minutes (ASCARO weekday evenings, Frihamnen Saturday mornings), that's the difference between getting the court and waiting another week.

2. Multi-club with priorities. Set ASCARO as 1st choice, Frihamnen as 2nd, We Are Padel as fallback. If the first slot is already taken, Padel Snipe moves to the next automatically.

3. Nothing to manage daily. Schedule recurring slots and forget about it. Telegram or email notification as soon as the booking is confirmed.

The Pro plan at €14/month covers up to 5 simultaneous slots with 3 clubs each, which suits a regular Stockholm player rotating between premium central venues and a suburban backup. For MATCHi clubs and municipal courts, booking stays manual. To check if your Stockholm club is connected, use the supported-clubs search, and start the free trial in 2 minutes.