Mumbai has added a striking new landmark to its urban lifestyle and sports landscape with the launch of India’s largest integrated rooftop racquet destination at Phoenix Palladium, Lower Parel. The newly opened Phoenix HSBC Racquet Club (PHRC), developed in strategic partnership with PadelPark India, brings together world-class sporting infrastructure, premium brand experiences and community-driven design in the heart of South Mumbai.
Spread across the iconic rooftop of Phoenix Palladium, the 12-court arena has been conceived as a lifestyle-first destination rather than a conventional sports facility. The club combines six internationally designed padel courts with six pickleball courts, all built to meet global tournament standards. With this, PHRC becomes the first facility in India to introduce padel and pickleball at such scale in a rooftop setting, while also offering panoramic views of the city skyline.
Beyond its visual appeal, the club addresses a longstanding issue faced by urban players: limited access to quality courts in central locations. By integrating professional-grade infrastructure within a premium retail and hospitality ecosystem, PHRC positions itself as the largest integrated racquet club in South Mumbai, catering to beginners, enthusiasts and competitive players alike.
A defining feature of the Phoenix HSBC Racquet Club is its carefully curated brand ecosystem, which blends sport with fashion, wellness and experiential engagement. HSBC anchors the destination as the title sponsor, while Lacoste brings its global racquet sports heritage to the space. Superdry Sport marks its entry into a high-performance urban environment, and Tira introduces immersive beauty-led padel activations. Victoria’s Secret has unveiled Mumbai’s first pink pickleball court, and Fast&Up supports athletes as the hydration partner. Together, these collaborations transform the courts into a vibrant lifestyle canvas rather than a standalone sporting venue.
The club’s location within Phoenix Palladium provides a strong strategic advantage. As Mumbai’s leading luxury shopping and lifestyle destination, the mall seamlessly integrates retail, dining, entertainment and now premium sport. The presence of The St. Regis hotel adjacent to the complex further adds a luxury hospitality dimension, enhancing the overall experience for members and visitors.
PHRC also functions as a social and community hub. The experience extends beyond play, with curated coffee and food offerings within the club itself. Just one level below, the Gourmet Village features over 25 restaurants serving global cuisines, allowing pre- and post-game moments to evolve into social interactions and leisure experiences.
Through PadelPark India, the club will host the Indian Padel Tour, leagues and structured training programmes via the Indian Padel Academy, reinforcing its role as a competitive and developmental platform for the sport. Speaking on the launch, Amit Dabriwala, Director, Bellona Hospitality, said, “Phoenix Racquet Club brings together world-class infrastructure, thoughtful design, and a lifestyle-led approach to sport. By placing premium courts atop Phoenix Palladium, we’re addressing the long-standing challenge of court accessibility while creating a destination that encourages people to play, pause, and connect.”
Echoing this vision, Nikhil Sachdev, Co-Founder of Padel Park India, said, “Phoenix HSBC Racquet Club marks an important first step in our vision of padel evolving into a true lifestyle sport in India. By integrating world-class courts into the Phoenix Palladium ecosystem, we’re taking the game beyond standalone venues and into everyday urban life. We see PHRC becoming a key platform for leagues, tournaments, and community-led events, while continuing to uphold global play standards.”
With its rooftop setting, premium infrastructure, strong sporting foundation and immersive brand partnerships, Phoenix HSBC Racquet Club sets a new benchmark for how sport, culture and community can seamlessly coexist in everyday urban life.
Source: Mumbai Live
