Union Padel Club Opens Its Doors in West Loop, Bringing Innovative Sports Experience to Chicago

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/West Loop ·

The West Loop welcomes a vibrant new sports and social destination as Union Padel Club officially opens its doors at 207 N. Paulina Street. This innovative 30,000-square-foot facility introduces Chicagoans to padel, a fast-growing racket sport that originated in Mexico and has gained immense popularity across Europe and Latin America.

The club features five state-of-the-art indoor courts imported from Spain, built with specialized turf designed specifically for the sport. Beyond the courts, the facility offers an impressive array of amenities including recovery rooms with saunas and cold plunges, a casual restaurant and bar serving tapas-style menu items, coworking spaces, and comfortable lounges. Founder Fabian Gosselin, who moved from Mexico to Chicago in 2020, partnered with Peter Goldman of Lakeshore Sport & Fitness to create this unique venue where sports meet hospitality.

"Socialization is built into padel and the club's design," explains Gosselin, highlighting how the sport is played in doubles and the facility is designed to encourage interaction among members. While monthly memberships are available starting at

10, courts are open to all Chicago residents through reservations. West Loop residents looking to try this exciting sport or simply enjoy the club's social atmosphere can visit during regular hours or contact the club's padel concierge for player matching services.

Sources:
1. https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/01/16/union-padel-club-now-open-in-west-loop/