Padel Statistics in California 2026
The current state of padel in California — club count, court total, leading cities, and growth trend.
Top Cities in California by Padel Activity
| City | Courts | Clubs |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 29 | 8 |
| San Diego | 14 | 4 |
| San Francisco | 10 | 3 |
| San Jose | 7 | 2 |
| Sacramento | 5 | 1 |
Sources: International Padel Federation (FIP), Padel USA, Padel Canada, Playtomic, Reserve Padel, A4 Padel, and Branded Pickleball research.
California Padel Market Context
California is one of the leading US padel markets, with dedicated clubs clustering in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco. Expect continued growth as Premier Padel events and international operators target the market.
Nationwide, US padel is growing roughly 80–100% year-over-year in court count, with ~185+ courts tracked as of April 2026. For the full national picture, see our US padel statistics.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many padel courts are there in California?
California has approximately 96 padel courts across 28 operating padel clubs. That puts California among the leading US padel markets.
Where can I play padel in California?
The biggest padel concentrations in California are in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco. Use the International Padel Federation (FIP) club locator or platforms like Playtomic and Reserve Padel to find specific clubs and book courts.
Is padel growing in California?
Yes. California is part of the national padel build-out, with new clubs typically opening each quarter. Padel is the fastest-growing premium racket sport in the United States by percentage court count.
Cite This Page
Citing these numbers? Please reference “Branded Pickleball — Padel Statistics in California 2026” and link to https://brandedpickleball.com/padel-stats/states/california. Individual figures are sourced in the note above.
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