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The Virginia Padel Open

June 27–28, 2026 Richmond, VA USPA 100 $10,000+ in prizes

Long Drink · Harris Williams · TowneBank

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Long Drink · Harris Williams · TowneBank

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RICHMOND'S FIRST PADEL CLUB

A global phenomenon lands in Richmond. Play the world's fastest growing sport in the best conditions.
Find your community, a healthy new addiction, and your third place at The Plant.

INDOOR PICKLEBALL COURTS

Whether playing for fun or for whoever buys the next round, our two air-conditioned pickleball courts are the best option in town.
With elevated courtside seating, it's the perfect social outing, date night, and everything in between.

PLAY PICKLEBALL

LEAGUES AND TOURNAMENTS

Our highly social and competitive leagues are the best way to dive into padel, fight for your team, and meet great players and friends.
We host an annual series of tournaments with multiple divisions, leading up to the Club Championship in December - a battle of the top 8 teams in each division.

CLINICS AND LESSONS

Start your padel journey off with our $20 Try Padel Session - great for first time players.
Our teaching pros offer a variety of daily clinics for all levels. See the weekly schedule below.
Interested in a private or group lesson, click below to get in touch with our pros.

OFF THE COURTS

SMOKESTACK PIZZA & BAR

Our Italian restaurant is open daily. Order at the counter, find your seat, watch some padel, and enjoy some delicous food and drinks.
Pizzas and Focaccia Sandwiches made from our homemade dough with all Italian flour.
OPEN DAILY FROM 11 - 9 PM

EAT AT SMOKESTACK

THE PLANT CAFE

The cafe serves high-quality specialty coffee drinks, ceremonial grade matcha, chai, tea, and more.
Fresh-baked pastries delivered daily from Sugar & Twine.
8 am - 8 pm Weekdays
9am - 8 pm Weekends

YOUR NEW THIRD PLACE

Is somewhere to spend time, outside of the home or work, where community gathers.
Looking for that social connection? Join a clinic or one of our socials to start finding your people.

MEMBERSHIP

Playing padel consistently? Members save money with discounts on court time, clinics, lessons, and all programming at Padel Plant.
Struggling for court time? Members can book multiple courts a day and 14 days in advance.
Access to garage parking, members nights, the shower and a host more perks

BECOME A MEMBER

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