Santa Monica's new padel courts at 1318 4th Street will hold a grand opening on March 5, 2026. The event will feature Fernando Belasteguín, widely considered the greatest padel player of all time with 16 consecutive years at world No. 1, traveling from Spain to attend. Padel combines elements of tennis and squash played within a glass-walled enclosure.
The grand opening of the padel courts marks a new addition to recreational sports in Santa Monica. Scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2026, the event takes place at 1318 4th Street. Fernando Belasteguín, a legendary figure in padel, will be present; he has held the world No. 1 ranking for 16 straight years and hails from Spain for this occasion.
Padel itself is described as a blend of tennis and squash, contested inside a glass-walled box, offering a unique and dynamic playing experience. This opening is part of broader spring activities in the area, highlighting local efforts to promote fitness and community engagement through sports.
For more details, the venue's Instagram page is available at instagram.com/smpicklenpadel. The event aligns with Santa Monica's ongoing initiatives to introduce innovative sports facilities to residents and visitors alike.