Pickleball in Canberra
Canberra's pickleball clubs run regular sessions out of school and tennis club facilities across the city. Here are the ACT venues in the NPL network, plus a live map of courts near you.
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Pickleball venues in ACT
Belconnen Pickleball Club - Radford College
Canberra's Belconnen pickleball club at Radford College.
Session times and court hire in Canberra
Opening hours and what each venue runs - open play, coaching, court hire and social leagues. Session prices and timetables are published on each venue's own booking page.
| Venue | Suburb | Courts | Hours | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belconnen Pickleball Club - Radford College | Bruce | - | Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays | Social Sessions, Competitions, Tournaments, Clinics, Learn to Play |
| South Canberra Pickleball Club - Wesley Tennis Club | Forrest | - | Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday | Social Sessions, Competitions, Tournaments, Clinics, Learn to Play |
| Gungahlin Pickleball Club – Gungahlin College | Gungahlin | - | See booking page | Free first session |
| Pickleball ACT – Pickledome (Canberra Pickleball Centre) | Fadden | 11 | See booking page | Intro to Pickleball & Social Play |
| Pickleball ACT – Shirley Smith High School | Kenny | 8 | See booking page | Intro to Pickleball & Social Play |
| Gungahlin Pickleball Club – Amaroo School | Amaroo | - | See booking page | Free first session |
| North Canberra Pickleball Club – ACU Canberra Campus | Watson | - | See booking page | Free first session |
| North Canberra Pickleball Club – Emmaus Christian School | Dickson | - | See booking page | Free first session |
| Pickleball ACT – Belconnen Community Centre | Belconnen | 3 | See booking page | Intro to Pickleball & Social Play |
More sessions, leagues and events near you are listed on LADER.
Areas covered
Courts listed here sit across Bruce, Forrest, Gungahlin, Fadden, Kenny, Amaroo, Watson, Dickson, Belconnen.
Searching for pickleball near Canberra City, Gungahlin, Woden, Tuggeranong or Queanbeyan? Use the court map above to find the closest session - new venues are added as the sport grows across ACT.
Pickleball in Canberra - FAQs
Where can I play pickleball in Canberra?
The NPL lists 9 venues in and around Canberra: Belconnen Pickleball Club - Radford College (Bruce), South Canberra Pickleball Club - Wesley Tennis Club (Forrest), Gungahlin Pickleball Club – Gungahlin College (Gungahlin), Pickleball ACT – Pickledome (Canberra Pickleball Centre) (Fadden), Pickleball ACT – Shirley Smith High School (Kenny), Gungahlin Pickleball Club – Amaroo School (Amaroo), North Canberra Pickleball Club – ACU Canberra Campus (Watson), North Canberra Pickleball Club – Emmaus Christian School (Dickson), Pickleball ACT – Belconnen Community Centre (Belconnen).
How much does it cost to play pickleball in Canberra?
Pricing is set by each venue and varies between casual open play, court hire and coaching. Every venue listed on this page links straight to its own booking page, where current session prices and membership options are published.
When are pickleball sessions run in Canberra?
Venues in the NPL network run sessions across the week - for example Belconnen Pickleball Club - Radford College (Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays) and South Canberra Pickleball Club - Wesley Tennis Club (Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday). Check the venue's booking page for the current open play, coaching and league timetable.
Do I need my own paddle to play in Canberra?
Most venues hire out paddles and supply balls for open-play and beginner sessions. Check the venue's website or booking page before you go.
Are there indoor pickleball courts in Canberra?
Yes: South Canberra Pickleball Club - Wesley Tennis Club, Pickleball ACT – Pickledome (Canberra Pickleball Centre).
Is pickleball good for beginners?
Yes. Pickleball is played on a smaller court with a lower net and a slower ball than tennis, so most people can rally in their first session. Start with an open-play or beginner session at a venue near you, and read the NPL rules guide before you go.
Can I watch professional pickleball in Canberra?
Every ahm NPL match is streamed free on the NPL Watch page, and NPL tournaments and pop-up events run at venues around Australia through the year.
Where can beginners start?
Belconnen Pickleball Club - Radford College, South Canberra Pickleball Club - Wesley Tennis Club, Pickleball ACT – Pickledome (Canberra Pickleball Centre), Pickleball ACT – Shirley Smith High School, Pickleball ACT – Belconnen Community Centre run beginner sessions. Check each venue's booking page for times.
How do I book a court?
Each venue takes bookings on its own booking page, linked from its card above.
New to the sport?
Learn the rules, the scoring and how to find your level, then pick a session near you.
Running a tournament or session here?
Organisers across Australia run their draws, registrations and live scoring on LADER - the same system behind every NPL event.
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