UBS has launched Padel at the Gardens, a temporary padel experience located on the West Lawn at Gardens by the Bay, as part of its regional UBS Padel Series.
The custom-built courts will be open to the public from 19 September to 11 October 2026, with complimentary court bookings available on a first-come, first-served basis. Equipment will also be available for rental.
Set against the backdrop of the Supertrees, the pop-up gives both newcomers and existing players another opportunity to try one of the fastest-growing racket sports in the world.
The official opening on 18 September saw Singapore’s national padel players lead coaching sessions for members of the community, while Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education and National Development Syed Harun Alhabsyi joined participants for a friendly game.
Padel has grown rapidly internationally in recent years. According to figures cited by the International Padel Federation in the release, more than 38 million people across over 170 countries now play the sport, with participation projected to exceed 105 million by 2030.
Typically played as doubles on an enclosed court, padel combines elements of tennis and squash, with players able to use the surrounding glass walls to keep the ball in play. Its smaller court, social doubles format and relatively accessible learning curve have helped fuel its growing popularity.
The Singapore installation follows previous stops in UBS’s regional Padel Series, including Hong Kong’s Padel Central overlooking Victoria Harbour and an Australian Padel Invitational staged at the Sydney Opera House.
For Gardens by the Bay, the collaboration is also an opportunity to introduce the sport to a broader audience in an unusual setting.
“Set against the backdrop of the Supertrees, this collaboration opens up the fast-growing sport to a wider audience, giving more people the chance to experience it for themselves,” said Gardens by the Bay Chief Operations Officer Ong Kian Ann.
Court bookings are available through the Gardens by the Bay website.
