The Australian Padel Tour brought a major national competition to Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, from 28 February to 1 March 2026. This event saw a record-breaking number of the nation’s top players compete in professional matches, marking a significant milestone for the local sporting community.
The tournament was held at Town Padel, a dedicated facility located at 61 West High Street. Owners Dana and Roberto, who opened the club in mid 2025, hosted the professional circuit to showcase the fast-growing sport to the Coffs Coast.
Spectators were able to watch the elite matches for free as the tour aims to introduce more people to the game. Often described as a combination of tennis and squash, padel is played in doubles on a court enclosed by glass and mesh walls which are used as part of the play.
According to Padel Australia, the governing body for the sport, the tour is working to bring high-level matches to regional hubs rather than just major cities. Local residents also had the chance to join social sessions to try the game themselves during the weekend event.
Since the opening of the first local courts in mid-2025, padel has quickly grown from a small activity to a mainstream interest in the region. The success of this national stop highlights the increasing popularity of racquet sports across the local community.
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