Powerleague opens four-court facility at Edinburgh Sighthill

Powerleague has opened four padel courts at its Edinburgh Sighthill facility, following a £850,000 investment. The canopied courts will offer 60- and 90-minute sessions for both beginners and experienced players, alongside introductory lessons and social events, with prices starting from £7 per person.

The padel centre, which will also offer equipment and racket rental, will add to the multiple five-a-side and seven-a-side football pitches at the venue.

Powerleague Edinburgh Sighthill is the third and final Powerleague club in Scotland to have padel courts installed this year, after the small-sided sports provider invested £2.2m in its Scottish padel infrastructure.

A total of 11 padel courts have now been installed across the Paisley, Portobello and Sighthill clubs.

The investment in Scotland is part of Powerleague’s wider £14m expansion plan to deliver 76 padel courts across the UK by 2026.

John Gillespie, CEO of Powerleague, said: “Powerleague Edinburgh Sighthill is already a vibrant centre for small-sided football, and we’re excited to expand our offer with the introduction of padel. It’s quickly becoming a go-to activity for staying active and social, as it’s fast-paced, easy to learn, and ultimately, a lot of fun.

“Earlier this year, we launched padel at our Portobello club, and the response has been phenomenal.