About Cali Padel Club
Cali Padel Club is a new padel destination opening in Mission Valley. Its central location makes it easy for players from all parts of the city to get on court and be part of a growing community.
A spacious clubhouse will provide space to relax before and after matches, with seating, light refreshments, and a pro shop on site. Programs will include lessons, social mixers and camps for adults and kids. Intro sessions will help new players learn the game, including special classes for tennis and pickleball players, while advanced coaching will push experienced players to keep improving.
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THE TEAM
Cass has spent 20 years designing digital and physical experiences for top-tier brands like Disney, Vail Resorts, XGames, and Saks Fifth Avenue. He’s also a lifelong athlete with deep experience coaching and organizing sports programs for kids and adults.
The World's Fastest Growing Sport
Worldwide Players
Nearly half of those have been added in just the past 5 years.
US Growth
Growing 5 times faster than Pickleball did.
California Courts
Southern California is becoming the next major hub for padel in the U.S.
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TIMELINE
From Concept to Completion
Q2 2025
Research & Validation
We began by studying the global rise of padel, analyzing participation data from Europe, Latin America, and the U.S. to understand how and why the sport was growing so quickly. We visited established clubs, spoke with operators and players, and gathered insights on court design, membership models, and community engagement.
Global & regional market research
Visit to existing padel clubs
Conversations with players
Q3 2025
Brand and Design Development
With validation complete, we created the Cali Padel Club identity and developed the initial concept for a high-quality, accessible padel venue.
Brand identity and logo development
Early permitting conversations
Q3 2025
Location Secured
A lease was secured for a prime location in Mission Valley, a central, easily accessible site surrounded by major freeways. This location provides the visibility and accessibility needed to serve players from across San Diego.
Lease finalized
Site planning
Landlord collaboration
Q4 2025
Permitting & Design
Architectural, structural, and electrical plans are being finalized for city approval. Coordination continues with engineers, contractors, and permitting agencies to prepare for construction.
Final construction drawings
City plan checks and permit submittals
Contractor selection
Q4 2025 / Q1 2026
Construction Phase
Construction begins with court installation, clubhouse build-out, and supporting infrastructure.
Site preperation and grading
Court installation
Clubhouse interior finishes
Q2 2026
Grand Opening
Cali Padel Club opens as San Diego’s central hub for padel, offering lessons, memberships, and community programming for players of all levels.
Soft launch and member events
Coaching and programming rollout
Full public opening
