Powerleague Sighthill
Smash, score, and socialise at Powerleague Sighthill – your go-to for padel, football, and fun, with everything you need on and off the pitch!
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About
Alright, if you're looking for an absolute hub of activity in Sighthill, you've got to check out Powerleague! This place isn't just about kicking a ball around; it's a fantastic spot with everything from covered padel courts (so no rain check needed!) to awesome 5-a-side and 7-a-side football pitches, complete with both 3G and grass surfaces. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting, you can simply "Pay and Play" for a court, or join their leagues for a bit of friendly competition. They even run brilliant kids' holiday camps and birthday parties, making it a real family-friendly go-to. Plus, with a clubhouse, a bar, and food available, it's perfect for unwinding after a game – or even getting some remote work done in their dedicated workspace, complete with showers to freshen up after a quick padel match. You'll find it super easy to access with plenty of free parking, and it's even wheelchair accessible!
Facilities
Sports Centre
The facility provides free on-site and on-street parking, offering hassle-free access.
Powerleague Edinburgh Sighthill offers 4 covered padel courts, allowing play in any weather, along with a clubhouse, bar, changing rooms, and food amenities. It is a prime location for both padel and 5-a-side football, featuring excellent pitches with floodlights and modern changing rooms, and operates as a versatile sports complex and event space within Sighthill Public Park.
Dining
The venue features a bar and offers food and drinks, including hot food, with members receiving a 10% discount. Additionally, customizable catering options and alcohol are provided for event room hire.
Football
Powerleague Edinburgh Sighthill provides football facilities for 5-a-side and 7-a-side games on artificial turf pitches, which are equipped with floodlights and complemented by modern changing rooms.
Kids Programme
This venue offers kids' holiday camps and birthday parties, providing young stars with the ultimate football camp experience during school breaks.
Padel
Powerleague Sighthill offers 4 covered padel courts, ensuring play in all weather conditions, along with amenities like a clubhouse, bar, changing rooms, and food.
Full Description
Powerleague Sighthill is a sports complex located at 66 Bankhead Drive in Sighthill, Edinburgh, EH11 4EQ, Scotland. It is operational with a user rating of 4.3 based on 244 reviews. The complex offers a variety of sports facilities, including 4 covered padel courts, allowing play rain or shine. Additionally, it provides pitches for 5-a-side and 7-a-side football, featuring both 3G and grass surfaces. The facility includes a clubhouse, a bar, changing rooms, and food services, with hot food and drinks available. Powerleague Sighthill also functions as a versatile event space, offering a function room for hire suitable for up to 100 standing guests or 62 seated, ideal for kids' parties, birthday celebrations, drinks receptions, corporate gatherings, or charity events. This event room has natural light, a flatscreen TV, and PA system/music speakers. It can be semi-private, connected to the main bar area, with full exclusivity possible for certain events on Friday and Saturday evenings. External catering is allowed, and alcohol is provided. For padel, Powerleague Sighthill offers intro sessions for first-timers, providing free rackets and balls, as well as expert coaching sessions for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players to improve technique, strategy, and confidence. They also host padel tournaments for friendly competition. Players can 'Pay and Play' for padel, meaning courts are open for everyone without needing a specific membership, though a Playtomic account is required for booking padel courts. Rackets can be rented for £3 at the clubhouse, and tubes of 3 Babolat balls are available for purchase. Babolat, a renowned sports equipment manufacturer, is a partner, offering Powerleague Padel players a 10% discount on their gear. Padel court bookings can be cancelled via the Playtomic app up to 12 hours before game time, with no refunds for rain (unless extreme conditions like hurricanes). For football, Powerleague Sighthill organises competitive and social 5-a-side football leagues that run weekly, catering to all abilities, and also offers 7-a-side football pitches. They facilitate joining teams through the Powerleague Transfer Market on their app. Kids' services include birthday parties, holiday camps (football camps where young stars can shine during school breaks), and coaching, including 'Bubble Football'. The facility is wheelchair accessible and offers complimentary parking, including free parking lot and free on-street parking. Payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC, but not cash only. Powerleague Sighthill is open daily from 9:00 to 22:30. They also offer a remote working space with comfortable amenities, hot food and drink, and showers, allowing for a unique work-play experience. The location also has several Type 2 (Socket Only) EV charging points with 7kW power, AC (Single-Phase) current, 230V voltage, and 32 amps, operated by POD Point (UK) with a complicated tariff structure of £0.45/kWh to £0.75/kWh.