206 Jakarta Padel Courts Sanctioned for Missing Permits and Non-Compliance with Regulations

Jakarta – The Jakarta Provincial Government, through the Department of Cipta Karya, Tata Ruang, dan Pertanahan (CKTRP), has imposed administrative sanctions on 206 padel courts across the capital. Vera Revina Sari, head of CKTRP, said the sanctions include written warnings, restrictions on activities, and cessation of activities or sealing of locations. “As part of controlling the construction and operation of padel courts, CKTRP has taken administrative actions against a number of padel facilities in DKI Jakarta. As of early March 2026, 206 padel courts have been subjected to action across various areas of Jakarta,” Vera said on Saturday (7/3/2026). Vera explained that the actions were taken because some facilities did not meet licensing requirements or spatial planning rules. Based on the latest data up to 23 February 2026, there were 397 padel court buildings in the DKI Jakarta area. South Jakarta was the area with the most padel courts, 206 locations. Of these, 99 courts have permits, while 107 are unpermitted. Next in West Jakarta there are 90 locations, with 55 licensed and 35 unlicensed. In North Jakarta, 37 padel courts were recorded, comprising 20 licensed and 17 unlicensed. East Jakarta also has 37 locations, with 23 licensed and 14 unlicensed. Central Jakarta has 26 padel locations, with 15 licensed and 11 unlicensed. Meanwhile, Kepulauan Seribu has one location and it is unlicensed. Of the total 206 padel courts sanctioned by early March 2026, the breakdown is spread across several parts of Jakarta. A total of 110 locations are in South Jakarta, 40 in East Jakarta, 31 in West Jakarta, 18 in North Jakarta, and 7 in Central Jakarta. According to Vera, the data underpin future evaluation and planning, especially following the directives of DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung regarding the operational polemic of padel courts in densely populated areas. Vera stressed that the agency will regulate padel court operating hours, particularly those located in densely populated residential areas. This step would be taken if activities at these locations generate noise and disturb nearby residents.