Where to Play Tennis in Prague
Prague has one of the densest networks of tennis courts in Central Europe. Here is an overview of the venues in our database, plus practical advice on picking the right one.
How many courts does Prague have?
The Your Tennis Club database currently lists 35 tennis venues within Prague — from large clubs with dozens of courts to single courts tucked behind Sokol gyms and in courtyards. Together they add up to 88 courts. The real citywide number is higher still, since many school and company courts are closed to the public, but this selection covers every part of the city where you can play regularly and affordably.
Clay rules the city
Prague stays true to the Central European tradition: 33 of the 35 venues in our overview offer clay courts (locally called antuka). Clay is slower, easier on the joints and rewards patient rallies — it is the surface most Czech players grew up on. Hard courts are the exception, usually found in halls or newer sports centres. If you are used to faster courts from abroad, expect the ball to bounce higher and travel slower; the game becomes more tactical and harder on your legs.
Where to look, district by district
The venues are spread across the whole city. In Prague 6 the traditional tennis address is Strahov and its surroundings — home to Tenis Strahov, TJ Tatran Střešovice and TK Hanspaulka. In the south you will find big riverside complexes: Hamr Braník in Prague 4 and Spartak Modřany in Prague 12. Prague 10 offers Záběhlice and Zahradní Město (Hamr Sport Záběhlice, TJ Astra), while Prague 15 has Hostivař with two large sports grounds. In the north-east, players meet in Vysočany and Čakovice; on the left bank of the Vltava there are courts at Klamovka, in Radlice, Butovice and Lužiny. Wherever you live, a clay court is most likely within a twenty-minute ride.
Summer and winter seasons
The outdoor clay season runs roughly from April to October — the exact start depends on the weather and on when each club prepares its courts after winter. Over winter, many clubs put up inflatable domes over some of their courts, so you can play year-round, just at a higher price and with bookings made well in advance. If you want to play regularly through the winter, arrange a fixed weekly slot in the autumn before hall capacity fills up.
How to choose a venue
Three things matter most. First, accessibility: you will visit a court you can reach in twenty minutes far more often than a “better” complex across town. Second, facilities: changing rooms, showers and floodlights make a real difference in autumn and after work. Third, community: at a club that runs amateur tournaments and ladders, you will find steady opponents much faster — and that is what keeps you playing.
Who to play with
Finding a court is one thing; finding an evenly matched opponent is another. That is exactly what Your Tennis Club does: after signing up for free you get a player level, a ranking spot and an overview of amateur tournaments and leagues in Prague. You arrange matches directly with players around your level, and results feed your rating. We cover costs in Tennis prices in Prague, and complete newcomers should start with the beginner's guide.
Venues in our database
- Hamr Sport Záběhlice
- Kurty Montáže
- LTC Praha
- Pála Vízner Tennis
- Plechovka
- SK Slavia Praha
- SK Žižkov
- Sokol
- Sokol Malá strana - tenisový oddíl
- SPORT Hostivař, a.s.
- Sportcentrum Radlice
- Sportovní areál HAMR - Braník
- sportovní areál Hamr-Štěrboholy
- Svornost
- Tempo tenis
- Tenis Butovice
- Tenis Centrum Lužiny
- Tenis Cibulka
- Tenis Hostivař
- Tenis Olymp Praha
- Tenis Strahov
- Tenis Tempo Praha Areál Lhotka
- Tenisové kurty - TJ Astra Zahradní Město
- Tenisový klub Rapid Praha
- Tenisový klub TJ Uhříněves
- Tenisový oddíl Spartak Modřany
- TJ Avia Čakovice - tennis court
- TJ Sokol Vysočany TSM
- TJ Tatran Střešovice
- TK Hanspaulka
- TK LTC 1927 Praha - Michle
- TK Sparta
- TSM Sokol Vysočany
- Universitní sportovní klub Praha
- Víceúčelové sportoviště Kotlářka