Can I play padel in Cancún without being a member?

Yes. Cancún's padel clubs rent courts by the hour to anyone, so you do not need a membership. Book through the club's booking app, WhatsApp or phone, or as a guest through its page on MeetAndPlay.

Do I need an account to book a court?

No. On a club's page you can reserve as a guest with just your name and email. The confirmation email includes a private link to cancel.

Where a club accepts online payment, yes: you pay your share by card when you book. Other clubs are paid at the desk. The booking page shows which applies before you confirm.

Can I rent a paddle or racket?

Many clubs lend or rent equipment and sell balls, but it varies, and we do not publish rental rates. Ask the club before you go. Court shoes are worth bringing yourself.

I am visiting alone. How do I find people to play with?

Post an open game with the club, the time and your level range, or join one already posted. Each game shows the languages its players speak, and you can filter for English speakers.

What is the best time of day to play?

Early morning or after dark. From May to September the heat and humidity build from mid-morning, and afternoon downpours are common in the rainy season. Covered courts fill up first.

What level should I choose if I have only played on holiday?

Pick the lower of two levels you are unsure about. Our 0 to 7 scale matches Playtomic's, so a Playtomic rating carries over, and the 2-minute level test gives you a number.

Are there courts in Playa del Carmen and Tulum?

Yes. Both have padel venues and Playa del Carmen also has tennis and pickleball. The lists on this page come from our directory and show the courts we have recorded.

旅行中

本週在坎昆打球

告訴我們你在這裡的日子，我們就為你顯示這次拜訪期間的 Open Play、開放比賽和球館。

在應用程式裡查看本週坎昆所有 Open Play

你什麼時候來？

填寫日期後，應用程式只顯示你拜訪期間的內容，並在抵達前三天提醒你。

抵達

離開

看看我這幾天有什麼

每場比賽都會顯示已加入球友會說的語言，你還可以篩選會說英語的球友。

不需要搭檔或團隊。你可以一個人來、兩人同行或全家一起：公開比賽會為你配對程度相當的玩家，以下球場涵蓋飯店區、普拉亞德爾卡門和圖盧姆。可向球場詢問球拍租借：也許你只需要帶一雙球鞋。

這幾天坎昆的 Open Play

坎昆的球館還沒有發布這幾天的 Open Play。在應用程式裡還能看到球友之間的開放比賽。

我們只顯示俱樂部發布的公開活動，絕不公開報名者的姓名。

Playing on vacation

You do not need a membership, a local phone number or a Spanish-speaking friend to play padel, tennis or pickleball in Cancún and the Riviera Maya. Here is what visitors ask us most: what to pack, what you can rent, how to book without an account, how to pay and which level to say you are.

Bring it or rent it

Clubs set their own rules, so ask before you go and get the answer in writing.

Worth packing

Court shoes with a non-marking sole. It is the one thing that is hard to fix at the court.
Your own paddle or racket if you have one you trust.
A cap or visor, sweat-proof sunscreen, light quick-dry clothes, a small towel and more water than you think you need.

Ask the club about

Paddle or racket rental, and whether balls are sold or included.
Whether the courts are covered or lit, which matters in the midday heat and the afternoon rain.
Hotel courts: reception can tell you who may use them, whether you must reserve and whether they lend equipment.

Booking as a guest, no account

On a club's page on MeetAndPlay you can reserve a court as a guest: pick the day and time, leave your name and email, and confirm with the code we email you. There is no account to create and no app to install. Your confirmation email carries a private link to cancel the booking, so keep it. Which times can be booked online depends on the club; where a club only takes bookings by WhatsApp or phone, its page says so, and you should not treat the slot as yours until you have a confirmation with day, hour and court number.

Paying by card

Where a club accepts online payment, you can pay your share by card when you book, in the club's own currency, and split the court between the players. Where it does not, you pay at the desk, and the booking page tells you which one applies before you confirm. Ask the club whether it charges per court or per person, and agree with your group who pays first.

Which level should I pick?

MeetAndPlay uses a 0 to 7 scale, the same range Playtomic uses for padel. Choosing honestly is the difference between a good game and a long afternoon for everyone on court.

Which level should I pick?
MeetAndPlay level	Playtomic	UTR (approx.)	On court
Starting (0 to 2)	0 to 2	1 to 3.5	New to the sport or back after years. You are learning the rules, the walls (padel) and a steady rally.
Progressing (2 to 3)	2 to 3	3.5 to 5.5	You keep a rally going, serve reliably and are starting to play the net and use the glass.
Intermediate (3 to 4)	3 to 4	5.5 to 8	Solid on both sides, you place the ball and play to a plan. Most club games sit here.
Advanced (4 to 5)	4 to 5	8 to 11	Strong volleys and smashes, good tactics, consistent under pressure. You play tournaments.
Competitive (5 to 7)	5 to 7	11+	Ranked or former competitive player. Say so, and expect to be matched with the same.

The numbers are a guide, not a conversion: every platform rates a little differently, UTR rates tennis and pickleball rather than padel, and a rating from another app is a starting point. If in doubt, pick the lower level.

Take the 2-minute padel level test

Where to play: Cancún, Costa Mujeres, Playa del Carmen and Tulum

Venues from our directory in the places visitors stay. Counts are the courts we have recorded, so they are minimums.

Hours, courts and rates change. Confirm with the venue before you go, and allow extra time: crossing Cancún in rush hour can take half an hour.

Read the full visitor's guide to Cancún

Playing in Cancún on vacation: questions

Can I play padel in Cancún without being a member?: Yes. Cancún's padel clubs rent courts by the hour to anyone, so you do not need a membership. Book through the club's booking app, WhatsApp or phone, or as a guest through its page on MeetAndPlay.
Do I need an account to book a court?: No. On a club's page you can reserve as a guest with just your name and email. The confirmation email includes a private link to cancel.
Can I pay by card?: Where a club accepts online payment, yes: you pay your share by card when you book. Other clubs are paid at the desk. The booking page shows which applies before you confirm.
Can I rent a paddle or racket?: Many clubs lend or rent equipment and sell balls, but it varies, and we do not publish rental rates. Ask the club before you go. Court shoes are worth bringing yourself.
I am visiting alone. How do I find people to play with?: Post an open game with the club, the time and your level range, or join one already posted. Each game shows the languages its players speak, and you can filter for English speakers.
What is the best time of day to play?: Early morning or after dark. From May to September the heat and humidity build from mid-morning, and afternoon downpours are common in the rainy season. Covered courts fill up first.
What level should I choose if I have only played on holiday?: Pick the lower of two levels you are unsure about. Our 0 to 7 scale matches Playtomic's, so a Playtomic rating carries over, and the 2-minute level test gives you a number.
Are there courts in Playa del Carmen and Tulum?: Yes. Both have padel venues and Playa del Carmen also has tennis and pickleball. The lists on this page come from our directory and show the courts we have recorded.

出遊時如何找到比賽

公開比賽：選好日期，就能看到誰已經加入、程度如何、還剩幾個名額。輕點一下即可加入，不需要搭檔或團體。
你的程度：選擇與你實際打法相符的區間，就會進入程度相近的球友的比賽。如果不確定，可以做兩分鐘的程度測驗。
分攤場地費：場地費由球友分攤，你只需支付自己的那一份。
信用卡付款：球會支援線上付款時，你可以用信用卡支付自己的那一份。信用卡、OXXO 和 SPEI 付款會收取處理費；在球會現場付款或使用 MeetAndPlay 錢包付款則不收。
如果球會取消或下雨，我們會自動退款。

依我的日期找比賽

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