About University of Cambridge Sports Centre
The University of Cambridge Sports Centre sits at Cambridge West on Philippa Fawcett Drive, two outdoor padel courts adjacent to the main Sports Centre. The courts are open to both Cambridge Sport members and the public on a pay-and-play basis, with bookings made through the University of Cambridge Sports App.
The courts
Two outdoor panoramic padel courts at the Philippa Fawcett Drive Cambridge West site. Floodlit through evening play. Open-air build for fresh-air play through the warmer months.
Booking and access
Court hire from £28 per hour for non-members through the University of Cambridge Sports App, bookable up to 14 days in advance for members and 7 days for non-members. Cambridge West location, putting the venue inside reach of central Cambridge, Madingley, Coton and the wider Cambridgeshire catchment with on-site parking.
Closest stations: Cambridge (rail) and Cambridge North (rail). Open Monday to Sunday 7am to 10pm.
Programme and social
The wider Cambridge Sports Centre setting brings established gym, sports hall and fitness facilities alongside the padel courts. Open Padel nights run on Monday evenings between 6-7pm and 7-8pm - drop-in sessions matching players for casual games.
Free for Cambridge Sport members and Padel members; £5 for non-members. Daily mix-ins, beginner socials and structured group lessons run through the in-house coaching programme.
Best for
Cambridge, Madingley, Coton and the wider Cambridgeshire catchment players who want pay-and-play padel at university-anchored rates, students using the on-campus access, regulars using Monday Open Padel nights for drop-in social play, and members combining padel with the wider Sports Centre offer. Less suited to indoor-first players given the open-air court build.
Looking for another court? Our page on padel courts in Cambridge lists every club in the area with prices and booking links.
Facilities
- Accessibility
- Changing Rooms & Showers
- Coaching
- Equipment rent
- Floodlit Courts
- Gym
- Mix-ins & Social Play
- Online Booking
- Outdoor Courts
- Panoramic Courts
- Parking
- Pay-and-Play
Frequently asked
Where is the University of Cambridge Sports Centre padel?
The padel courts are at Cambridge West, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge CB3 0AS - adjacent to the main University Sports Centre, putting the venue inside reach of central Cambridge, Madingley, Coton and the wider Cambridgeshire catchment with on-site parking.
How many padel courts does the University of Cambridge Sports Centre have?
Two outdoor panoramic padel courts under floodlights, open to members and the public on a pay-and-play basis.
How do I book a court at the University of Cambridge at University of Cambridge Sports Centre?
Book through the University of Cambridge Sports App, with non-members booking up to 7 days in advance and members up to 14 days. Court hire from £28 per hour for non-members.
What are the opening hours at University of Cambridge Sports Centre?
Open Monday to Sunday 7am to 10pm. Monday Open Padel nights run 6-8pm with drop-in matched-play sessions, free for members and £5 for non-members.
Is University of Cambridge Sports Centre indoor or outdoor?
University of Cambridge Sports Centre has outdoor courts. 2 outdoor courts on site, with floodlights or LED lighting for evening play.
Does University of Cambridge Sports Centre have parking?
Yes - on-site parking is available at University of Cambridge Sports Centre for players and visitors.
Coaching at University of Cambridge Sports Centre
Coaching at the University of Cambridge Sports Centre runs through the in-house coaching team, with structured group lessons, beginner intros and 1-on-1 sessions across all skill levels. Monday Open Padel nights provide drop-in matched-play sessions for both members and non-members, supporting the entry-level pathway alongside structured coaching.
- Group lessons (adult)
- Beginner and intermediate tracks via the in-house programme.
- 1-on-1 lessons
- Bookable through the Cambridge Sports App.
- Open Padel nights
- Free for Cambridge Sport and Padel members; £5 for non-members. Monday evenings.
- Current pricing on University of Cambridge Sports Centre.
Getting there
Cambridge West, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge CB3 0AS, UK
