Rule Breaches: 206 Padel Courts in Jakarta Face Administrative Sanctions

The Jakarta Provincial Government (Pemprov) has issued administrative sanctions to 206 padel court operators in Jakarta. The sanctions range from written warnings and restrictions on activities to the cessation of operations or sealing of sites.

“As of early March 2026, 206 padel courts have been subject to enforcement actions across various areas of Jakarta,” said Vera Revina Sari, head of the DKI Jakarta Department of Public Works, Spatial Planning, and Land (CKTRP), in a statement on Saturday, 7 March 2026.

Ms Sari noted that while the provincial government supports the growing popularity of padel, facilities must comply with licensing requirements and respect spatial planning and the surrounding environment.

Based on the latest data up to 23 February 2026, there are 397 padel court buildings in the DKI Jakarta area. Of these, 212 locations (53.4 percent) have licences, while 185 locations (46.6 percent) do not.

South Jakarta (Jakarta Selatan) records the highest number of padel courts, at 206 locations. Of these, 99 courts are licensed and 107 are not licensed. Next is West Jakarta (Jakarta Barat) with 90 locations, of which 55 are licensed and 35 are not. North Jakarta (Jakarta Utara) has 37 courts, with 20 licensed and 17 unlicensed. East Jakarta (Jakarta Timur) also has 37 locations, with 23 licensed and 14 unlicensed. Central Jakarta (Jakarta Pusat) has 26 locations, 15 licensed and 11 unlicensed. Kepulauan Seribu records one location, which does not have a licence.

The 206 padel courts subject to administrative sanctions—comprising written warnings, activity restrictions, and operational cessation (site sealing)—result from data collected up to early March 2026. The regional breakdown is 40 locations in East Jakarta, 31 in West Jakarta, 110 in South Jakarta, 18 in North Jakarta, and 7 in Central Jakarta.

Vera said the data underpin evaluations and future planning, and will follow Governor Pramono Anung’s directive regarding operational issues in densely populated areas. In particular, operating-hour enforcement will be pursued at locations in dense districts, especially where activities generate noise and disturb residents.

“This data shows that there are still padel courts without licences. We will conduct coaching and supervision in accordance with applicable regulations, and coordinate with cross-agency bodies as directed by leadership,” she added.

Vera said licensing and spatial alignment evaluations are being conducted to ensure public enthusiasm for the sport remains facilitated, while protecting residents’ right to a comfortable environment.

For reference, the violations and enforcement actions against padel courts under the Head of CKTRP Decree Number 16 of 2026 on the Control of Pad (Padel) Buildings/Courts are:

• Buildings/courts that have been built and/or operated but do not conform to the Sub-Zone in the RDTR. Enforcement: administrative sanctions and a proposal not to issue or to revoke a business licence via the Jakarta PMPTSP to the Badan Koordinasi Penamanan Modal (Investment Coordinating Board).

• Buildings/courts that do not have a Building Permit (Persetujuan Bangunan Gedung, PBG) but have been built and/or operated. Enforcement: administrative sanctions.

• Buildings/courts that have a PBG and have operated, but do not have a Certificate of Feasibility of Function (Sertifikat Laik Fungsi, SLF). Enforcement: the owner must submit an SLF application within a maximum of 30 days from this decision coming into effect, or face administrative sanctions.