Pramono: Building New Padel Courts in Jakarta Now Requires Dispora Approval
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has affirmed that padel court construction in the capital can no longer proceed without proper oversight. Going forward, every development plan must secure preliminary technical approval from the Jakarta Youth and Sports Agency (Dispora).
The policy was decided during a limited meeting at Jakarta City Hall on Tuesday (24/2/2026), which discussed the regulation of padel courts across the city.
“For any subsequent new padel court construction, preliminary technical approval must be obtained from the Youth and Sports Agency. This will serve as a reference so that not just anyone who wishes to build a padel court can simply go ahead and build one in Jakarta,” Pramono said.
He noted that the regulation was drawn up in response to a surge of complaints from residents regarding padel courts, particularly those erected in residential areas. There are currently 397 padel courts recorded in Jakarta.
The Jakarta Provincial Government is still investigating how many of these courts hold complete permits, including Building Approval Certificates (PBG). Courts lacking a PBG face the prospect of having their operations suspended, being demolished, or having their business licences revoked.
In addition to mandating technical permits through Dispora, the provincial government has also decided to cease issuing new padel court permits in residential zones. All new construction will only be permitted in commercial areas.
Meanwhile, courts already established in residential areas that hold a valid PBG will have their operations restricted to a maximum of 8:00 PM local time. Operators will also be required to install sound-dampening systems to prevent noise disturbance to residents.
Pramono stressed that the tightening of permits is not intended to hinder the padel sport, which has become hugely popular, but rather to ensure that spatial planning and neighbourhood comfort are maintained.
“We do not want this sporting hobby to grow without clear regulations, ultimately causing harm to surrounding communities,” he added.