Padel No Longer Jakarta City's Favourite Sport

Once a popular sport, padel is now attracting considerable criticism. The proliferation of padel courts is considered disruptive due to the noise they generate, particularly in residential areas. The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government has taken decisive action by halting the issuance of permits for the construction of new padel courts in residential areas. Furthermore, Governor Pramono Anung will order the demolition of padel courts built without Building Approval Permits (PBG). “Those without PBG will have their activities suspended, the courts will be demolished, and their business licenses revoked,” Pramono said after chairing a limited meeting at Jakarta City Hall, as quoted by detikNews on Tuesday (24 February 2026). Padel courts will only be permitted in commercial areas with strict regulations and must obtain initial technical approval from the Youth and Sports Department to prevent further construction without thorough assessment. “It has been decided that new permits for the construction of padel courts will not be allowed in residential zones. All new courts must be located in commercial zones,” he stated. Many residents in Jakarta have lodged complaints regarding the operation of padel courts, citing noise, operating hours that extend from morning to late at night, and parking issues. Therefore, Pramono will limit the operating hours of padel courts to 8:00 PM. Each padel court must also be equipped with soundproofing. “Even if they have a PBG, if they are located in a residential area, the maximum operating time is 8:00 PM,” he emphasised. Furthermore, Pramono has requested that padel court operators provide adequate parking facilities to avoid disrupting the activities of local residents. “Most padel players arrive in their own cars. Due to the lack of adequate parking space, they often park on residential streets, causing inconvenience to residents. We will address this issue,” he explained. In contrast to Jakarta, Tangerang Regency has a ‘Padel Village’ which has become a source of income for residents. Traders claim to be benefiting from the increased activity and liveliness. One of the traders, Nurjaman, said that he is not bothered by the activity at the padel courts. He has observed that many local residents have found new jobs thanks to the increasing number of padel courts. “Here, it doesn’t seem to be a problem. In fact, the residents seem to support it. Because people here can find work, whereas before they were unemployed,” he said. The location of ‘Padel Village’ is in Pagerhaur and Rancalele villages, Pagedangan, Tangerang Regency, Banten. According to detikcom’s observation on Tuesday (24 February 2026), there are about seven padel courts in the two villages along Jalan Raya Pagedangan. The padel courts are located near residential areas, with some even adjacent to residents’ houses. In other words, residents can watch people playing padel directly from their windows. Other locations are situated among shops, restaurants, and workshops. The existence of ‘Padel Village’ is a clear indication that the sport remains popular. What are your thoughts on the restrictions on padel courts in Jakarta? For a complete discussion on padel, which is no longer the favourite sport in Jakarta, tune in to detikPagi on Wednesday (25 February 2026). Continue to enjoy the unique information breakfast menu of detikPagi live streaming every Monday-Friday, from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM, on 20.detik.com, YouTube and TikTok detikcom. Not only can you listen, but you can also share ideas, stories, and questions through the live chat column. “Detik Pagi, Don’t Go Back to Sleep”