What is padel? Rules, gear and how to start
What is padel and how do you play it? Learn the basic padel rules, scoring, court setup, equipment and beginner tips in this complete guide.
Padel in Bosnia and Herzegovina — clubs and courts in 12 towns
Find a club, an open court, a tournament, or a coach in your city.
How padel is growing in Bosnia and Herzegovina
A short snapshot of activity over the last 30 days.
Top players in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Darko Pehar
- 2
Nikola Dujic
- 3
Hamza C - 4Ahmed Hotić
- 5Damir Markota
Analytics for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Clubs17
Courts0
Peak occupancy0%
Weekend occupancy0%
Average occupancy0%
Pado community
Padel players14
Padel clubs on the map of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Find a club nearby and book a court in a few clicks.
Where to play today
The nearest free hours at clubs in Banja Luka. Pick a slot or open the full search.
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Where and how to play padel in BiH
Padel in Bosnia and Herzegovina is still a young sport, but it is spreading fast: 17 clubs with 29 courts now operate in 12 towns, and searches for padel in the country rose by about 30% in a year. Most of the action is in Sarajevo and in western Herzegovina, where Široki Brijeg, Ljubuški, Tomislavgrad, Posušje and Mostar have built a small but busy scene.
What is padel
Padel is a racket sport played almost always as doubles on a court of 20 by 10 metres, closed in by glass walls and wire mesh. The serve is underhand after one bounce, and scoring follows tennis: 15, 30, 40, game. The ball may bounce once on the ground and then come off the walls, so rallies last longer than in tennis. Rackets are solid, without strings, and the balls look like tennis balls with slightly lower pressure. Most newcomers are playing proper points within the first hour.
Padel courts by city
- Sarajevo: 4 clubs, 11 courts - Tomislavgrad: 2 clubs - Široki Brijeg: 2 clubs - Mostar: 1 club - Banja Luka: 1 club - Busovača: 1 club - Cazin: 1 club - Gradačac: 1 club - Kiseljak: 1 club - Ljubuški: 1 club - Tešanj: 1 club - Zvornik: 1 club
Indoor or outdoor
Covered courts that work all year are confirmed at Padel centar Hills, Padel centar Mahagoni and TC Arena in Sarajevo, and at Arena Sport Centar in Mostar. The two courts in Mladen Stojanović Park in Banja Luka are open-air, so the season there runs mainly from spring to autumn. For the other clubs, check the club page before planning a winter game.
Rackets and coaching
Every club listed here rents out rackets and balls, so visitors do not need to pack gear. Coaching is offered at seven venues: Hills, Mahagoni and Mega Padel Arena in Sarajevo, Arena Sport Centar in Mostar, MATOŠ24 in Tomislavgrad, Trn Padel Centar near Široki Brijeg and Remir near Kiseljak. Bring sports shoes; Kanyon Padel near Busovača does not let players on court without them.
Tips for visitors
In Sarajevo, Padel centar Hills is part of Hotel Hills in Ilidža, which suits guests who want to play without leaving the hotel. In Herzegovina, Arena Sport Centar is in Mostar itself, while the courts in Ljubuški and Široki Brijeg are the nearest options for anyone staying around Međugorje. Summers in Herzegovina are hot, and La casa de padel in Ljubuški opens from 07:00 to 01:00, so early or late games are easy to fit in. Prices are in convertible marks, KM (BAM).
Booking a court
Each club page lists the current hourly price and today's free slots on PADO. Most clubs in BiH still confirm bookings by phone, and the number is shown on the club card when the club has published one.
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What is padel and how is it played?
Padel is a doubles racket sport on a 20 by 10 metre court enclosed by glass and mesh. You serve underhand, score like tennis, and the ball can be played off the walls after it bounces. Solid rackets and a smaller court make it easier to pick up than tennis.
How many padel courts are there in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
There are 29 courts at 17 clubs in 12 towns. Sarajevo has the most, with 11 courts at four clubs. Tomislavgrad and Široki Brijeg have two clubs each, and Mostar, Banja Luka, Tešanj and six other towns have one club each.
How much does it cost to play padel in BiH?
Prices are set by each club and charged in KM (BAM). The current hourly price for every court appears in the price table on the club page, next to the free slots for today. Players say Hills in Sarajevo sits slightly above the city average.
Can I rent a padel racket in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Yes. All 17 clubs rent rackets and balls on site, so travellers can play without their own equipment. Sports shoes are needed, and at Kanyon Padel near Busovača they are compulsory.
Where can I play padel indoors in winter?
Covered courts are confirmed at Padel centar Hills in Ilidža, Padel centar Mahagoni in Istočno Sarajevo, TC Arena in Sarajevo and Arena Sport Centar in Mostar. The courts in Banja Luka are outdoors, with the main season from spring to autumn.