Pickleball in Melbourne
Melbourne is the home of the National Pickleball League. From dedicated indoor clubs in the inner west to converted tennis centres across the bayside suburbs, these are the courts where the city plays - and where the NPL season is based.
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Pickleball venues in Victoria
The Jar HQ - Maidstone
Melbourne's flagship indoor racquet club and the new home of pickleball in the inner west. Nine championship-grade indoor pickleball courts open now, with six glass-walled padel courts arriving October 2026. Open play, clinics, leagues, coaching and corporate events all under one roof.
The Jar — South Melbourne
Australia's premier dedicated pickleball venue in the heart of South Melbourne.
The Real Dill Ravenhall - powered by NPL
Melbourne's premier dedicated pickleball venue powered by NPL.
The Real Dill Epping - powered by NPL
The Rally Pickleball
Welcome to The Rally Pickleball and Lounge - Good times served here. The Rally Lounge includes a study/work space, kitchen and entertainment space for all your needs.
Melbourne Pickle Club
24/7 dedicated pickleball facility in Moorabbin with regular social and competitive sessions.
Level Up Pickleball
Dedicated pickleball venue in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
Elsternwick Park & Tennis Centre
Pickleball at the iconic Elsternwick Park in bayside Melbourne.
Swing & Serve
Pickleball courts at Swing & Serve in Melbourne's northern suburbs.
Session times and court hire in Melbourne
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Jar HQ - Maidstone | Maidstone | 9 | 7 days — see thejar.club/maidstone for session times | Open Play, Court Hire, Coaching, Clinics, Leagues, Tournaments, Corporate Events, Memberships |
| The Jar — South Melbourne | South Melbourne | 4 | 6am - 10pm, M-F | 7am - 10pm, S-S | Court Hire, Coaching Sessions, Open Play Sessions, Social Leagues, Corporate Functions |
| The Real Dill Ravenhall - powered by NPL | Ravenhall | 4 | 6am - 11pm, M-F | 6am - 10pm, S-S | Court Hire, Coaching Sessions, Open Play Sessions, Social Leagues, Corporate Functions |
| The Real Dill Epping - powered by NPL | Epping | 4 | See booking page | - |
| The Rally Pickleball | Altona | 6 | 6am - 10pm 7 days | Court Hire, Programs, Co-Work Space, Mezzanine, Pro Shop |
| Margaret Connellan Stadium | Malvern East | 9 | See booking page | Social pickleball (school terms) |
| Dink & Drive Pickleball Club | Port Melbourne | 8 | See booking page | Learn To Play Pickleball |
| Pickle Park (Caulfield Park) | Caulfield North | 7 | See booking page | Intro to Pickleball |
| Royal Pickle Club | Carrum Downs | - | See booking page | - |
| Kingston Pickleball Centre | Chelsea Heights | - | See booking page | - |
| Eastern Indoor Sports Centre | Knoxfield | 6 | See booking page | - |
| SmashX | Epping | - | See booking page | - |
| PicklePlay Bentleigh | Bentleigh East | 14 | See booking page | Introduction to Pickleball |
| PicklePlay Dingley Village | Dingley Village | 10 | See booking page | - |
| PickleZone | Springvale | 8 | See booking page | Intro to Pickleball |
| Pickleholic | Clayton | 7 | See booking page | Beginner/Intermediate Trainings |
| Pickleball Palace Pascoe Vale | Pascoe Vale | 5 | See booking page | Intro to Pickleball |
| Melbourne Pickle Club | Moorabbin | 4 | 24/7 | Court Hire, Intermediate Social Play, Advanced Match Play, DUPR Tournaments |
| Level Up Pickleball | Wantirna South | 4 | 6am - 10pm, 7 days | Court Hire, Coaching Sessions, Open Play Sessions, Social Leagues |
| Elsternwick Park & Tennis Centre | Brighton | 6 | Mon-Thu: 8am-10pm | Fri: 8am-9pm | Sat-Sun: 8am-6pm | Court Hire, Coaching Sessions, Open Play Sessions, Social Leagues |
| Swing & Serve | Bundoora | 4 | 6am - 10pm, 7 days | Court Hire, Open Play |
More sessions, leagues and events near you are listed on LADER.
Professional pickleball in Melbourne
Melbourne is part of the ahm NPL Pro Tour, Australia's premier professional pickleball league. The VIC conference has 4 teams, every match is DUPR-rated, and all games are streamed free.
Areas covered
Courts listed here sit across Maidstone, South Melbourne, Ravenhall, Epping, Altona, Malvern East, Port Melbourne, Caulfield North, Carrum Downs, Chelsea Heights, Knoxfield, Bentleigh East, Dingley Village, Springvale, Clayton, Pascoe Vale, Moorabbin, Wantirna South, Brighton, Bundoora.
Searching for pickleball near Melbourne CBD, Footscray, Richmond, St Kilda, Docklands, Preston, Box Hill, Glen Waverley, Dandenong, Werribee, Essendon, Frankston, Geelong, Brunswick or Camberwell? Use the court map above to find the closest session - new venues are added as the sport grows across Victoria.
Upcoming tournaments in Victoria
Pickleball in Melbourne - FAQs
Where can I play pickleball in Melbourne?
The NPL lists 21 venues in and around Melbourne: The Jar HQ - Maidstone (Maidstone), The Jar — South Melbourne (South Melbourne), The Real Dill Ravenhall - powered by NPL (Ravenhall), The Real Dill Epping - powered by NPL (Epping), The Rally Pickleball (Altona), Margaret Connellan Stadium (Malvern East), Dink & Drive Pickleball Club (Port Melbourne), Pickle Park (Caulfield Park) (Caulfield North), Royal Pickle Club (Carrum Downs), Kingston Pickleball Centre (Chelsea Heights), Eastern Indoor Sports Centre (Knoxfield), SmashX (Epping), PicklePlay Bentleigh (Bentleigh East), PicklePlay Dingley Village (Dingley Village), PickleZone (Springvale), Pickleholic (Clayton), Pickleball Palace Pascoe Vale (Pascoe Vale), Melbourne Pickle Club (Moorabbin), Level Up Pickleball (Wantirna South), Elsternwick Park & Tennis Centre (Brighton), Swing & Serve (Bundoora).
How much does it cost to play pickleball in Melbourne?
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 Melbourne?
Venues in the NPL network run sessions across the week - for example The Jar HQ - Maidstone (7 days — see thejar.club/maidstone for session times) and The Jar — South Melbourne (6am - 10pm, M-F | 7am - 10pm, S-S). Check the venue's booking page for the current open play, coaching and league timetable.
Do I need my own paddle to play in Melbourne?
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 Melbourne?
Yes: The Jar HQ - Maidstone, Margaret Connellan Stadium, Kingston Pickleball Centre, Eastern Indoor Sports Centre, SmashX, PicklePlay Bentleigh, PicklePlay Dingley Village, PickleZone, Pickleholic, Pickleball Palace Pascoe Vale.
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 Melbourne?
Yes. The ahm NPL Pro Tour has 4 teams in the VIC conference, every match is streamed free on the NPL Watch page, and NPL tournaments and pop-up events run around Australia through the year.
Where can beginners start?
Dink & Drive Pickleball Club, Pickle Park (Caulfield Park), PicklePlay Bentleigh, PickleZone, Pickleholic, Pickleball Palace Pascoe Vale 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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