Padel in Lombok: Why the Island Is Becoming Asia’s Next Sporting Hotspot
Padel is no longer a niche sport. Across Europe, the Middle East and now Southeast Asia, padel is rapidly becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing sports — and Lombok is firmly on track to be part of that global movement.
Already well known for its surf beaches, wellness culture and outdoor lifestyle, Lombok is now emerging as a destination for active travel, padel holidays, and sports-led communities. With new padel clubs opening across Indonesia and the Indian Ocean region, the island is perfectly positioned to become a future hub for the sport.
Why Padel Fits Lombok’s Lifestyle
Padel thrives in places where climate, community and lifestyle intersect — and Lombok ticks every box.
With year-round warm weather, a strong wellness culture, and an increasing number of visitors seeking active holidays, padel fits naturally into Lombok’s rhythm of life. It’s social, accessible for beginners, competitive for experienced players, and ideal for families and mixed-ability groups.
As interest grows in padel in Indonesia, Lombok is increasingly being compared to destinations like Bali, where padel has already gained traction among expats, digital nomads and international travellers.
Existing Padel Clubs in Lombok & La Réunion
While Lombok’s padel scene is still in its early stages, it is already benefiting from inspiration drawn from other island destinations where padel has successfully taken root.
In regions such as La Réunion, padel clubs have grown into community-driven hubs, blending sport, social life and wellness. These clubs demonstrate how padel flourishes when it is integrated into a wider lifestyle offering — not just as courts, but as destinations.
Lombok’s early padel developments follow this same model: smaller, community-focused clubs introducing the sport to new players, encouraging social play, and laying the foundations for a much larger padel ecosystem in the years ahead.
Padel Tourism & the Rise of Active Travel
Globally, padel is driving a new form of sports tourism. Travellers are no longer choosing destinations solely for relaxation — they are seeking places where they can train, play, recover and connect.
Search trends show rising demand for:
Padel holidays in Asia
Padel resorts and destination clubs
Wellness travel combined with sport
Family-friendly active travel experiences
Lombok is uniquely placed to serve this growing audience, offering space, natural beauty, and the opportunity to develop padel at an international standard — without the congestion seen in more established destinations.
Looking Ahead: Laga Padel Club, Opening November 2026
As Lombok’s padel scene continues to evolve, Laga Padel Club represents the next chapter in the island’s sporting future.
Opening November 2026, Laga is being developed as a true padel destination — combining world-class courts with wellness, dining, movement and community. Designed to international standards and shaped by elite-level playing experience, the club will elevate padel in Lombok from emerging trend to established destination.
Where today’s clubs introduce the sport, Laga will define its future: a place where padel, health, sustainability and social connection come together — for locals, visitors, families and competitive players alike.
Lombok’s Padel Future
Padel in Lombok is no longer a question of if — but when. As global interest accelerates and infrastructure continues to grow, the island is on course to become one of Southeast Asia’s most exciting new padel destinations.
With existing clubs laying the groundwork and Laga Padel Club opening in November 2026, Lombok’s journey into the world of padel is only just beginning.