Winter padel in Novi Sad: indoor courts, hall or dome, and what to wear

Short answer: padel is played in Novi Sad in winter too, on indoor courts. At 10ka in Alibegovac there are three padel courts in an indoor hall with heating and ventilation, open every day from 9am to 11pm, whatever the rain, snow or cold. You can book a court online in half a minute, with nothing to pay upfront.

When the temperature drops, outdoor courts go quiet and demand for courts under a roof goes up. Below is everything you need to keep playing through the winter season.

Indoor padel courts: hall or dome?

When people look for somewhere to play in winter, they often search for a “padel dome”. There are two kinds of covered courts:

The 10ka hall has a steel structure, a high ceiling and even lighting over all three courts. The ball flies under the roof just like outdoors, and lobs and overhead shots are not limited.

What playing indoors in winter is like

• Heating and ventilation: the hall is not as cold as outside, and the ventilation keeps it from getting stuffy when all three courts are in use.
• No wind, rain or sun in your eyes: bounces off the glass and lobs are more predictable than outdoors.
• Same courts, same prices: an indoor court costs the same as any other booking at 10ka. All prices are in How much does padel cost in Novi Sad.
• After the match: the 10ka café is right next to the courts, and the evening atmosphere is described in Padel After Dark.

What to wear for winter padel

1. Layers. A thin top that wicks sweat, with a long-sleeved top or light hoodie over it. Take the top layer off once you are warm, usually after 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Tracksuit bottoms or leggings for the first points, shorts once the game gets going.
3. Tennis or indoor court shoes, never running shoes. The reasons are in Padel shoes.
4. A dry top and a jacket for after the match. The biggest winter mistake is walking out into the cold soaked in sweat.

Warming up matters even more in winter

Muscles are stiffer in cold weather, and padel is full of sudden movements and changes of direction. Take 10 minutes to warm up before the first point: light jogging, shoulder and hip circles, lunges and a few easy shots at the net. A ready-made plan with 8 exercises is in Padel warm-up.

Don’t forget water either: you feel less thirsty in winter, but you sweat under the roof just as much as in summer.

Balls in the cold

Padel balls are pressurised, so in the cold they are harder and bounce less. Don’t leave them in the car overnight; bring them at room temperature. If your balls are already old and “dead”, you will feel it even more in winter. A can of new balls at 10ka costs 1,200 RSD.

When to book a court in winter

• Evenings from 6pm to 10pm and weekends fill up fastest in winter, because everyone who played outdoors in summer moves under a roof. Book these slots a few days ahead.
• On weekdays before 4pm courts are easier to get and about 30% cheaper (2,200 instead of 3,200 RSD per hour for the whole court).
• A 90-minute booking is the best choice in winter: enough time to warm up and play two sets.

You can see free slots live on the home page, and booking takes half a minute, with nothing to pay upfront. If you can’t make it, cancel with the link in your e-mail so someone else can play.

In short

Winter is no reason to take a break from padel. In the heated indoor hall you can play every day from 9am to 11pm, at the same price as the rest of the year. Dress in layers, warm up for 10 minutes, bring a dry top for afterwards and book evening slots in good time. If you are just starting, read the padel rules for beginners first.