Padel originated in Mexico. The International Padel Federation dates its beginnings to 1969 at Enrique Corcuera’s home in Las Brisas, Acapulco. Describing it as a sport first brought to Mexico in the 1990s is therefore incorrect.
From Acapulco to international play
The FIP history describes a court adapted to the space at Corcuera’s home, using walls and a net. Viviana Corcuera wrote the first rules. The sport spread to Spain and Argentina during the 1970s.
Read growth figures carefully
Check the date, geography and definition behind any number. Clubs, courts, registered players and followers measure different things. A directory is not a national census, and a listing does not guarantee that a court can be booked today.
Our directory review on 6 September 2026 counted 102 listed clubs under Mexico City, 50 under Monterrey and 68 under Zapopan. These are directory records for those groupings, not estimates of Mexico’s entire market.
Find somewhere to play
- Mexico City clubs: compare areas including Coapa, Santa Fe, Narvarte and Pedregal.
- Monterrey clubs: check the actual address, including venues in the wider metropolitan area.
- Zapopan clubs: explore Solares, Acueducto and other locations.
Agree on a convenient area with your group, then confirm court type, session length, equipment and access restrictions. Some venues are limited to members and guests.
Look for partners through open matches or explore tournaments. Confirm the booking before travelling.
