Cebu’s latest lifestyle destination is bringing together two things that are already popular on their own: pickleball and pizza.
Handuraw Courtside – Paddle & Pizza officially opens October 7, 2026, in Subangdaku, Mandaue City, giving Cebuano groups a new place to play, eat, and hang out in one stop. Recent coverage published October 3 highlights the opening as a fresh addition to Cebu’s growing sports-and-food scene.
A new kind of Cebu hangout
Instead of being just another restaurant or another sports venue, Handuraw Courtside combines the two.
The new destination features three covered pickleball courts, allowing games to continue even when Cebu weather changes. The courts use silica-sand flooring and professional-grade nets, according to the latest local coverage.
And after the game, there is an obvious reward waiting nearby: Handuraw’s signature thin-crust pizza.
That combination gives the new venue a very different travel angle. You can make an afternoon here less about simply eating out and more about spending time with friends.
Why pickleball is becoming part of Cebu’s lifestyle scene
Pickleball has been finding its way into more social spaces because it works well for groups and casual play.
Handuraw Courtside is tapping into that movement while keeping the experience connected to the brand's long-running focus on food, music, art, and community.
Handuraw Pizza has been part of Cebu's local dining and creative scene since 2004, and its official website describes the brand as a family-run Cebuano restaurant built around Filipino-inspired food, local music, and community.
Courtside essentially takes that identity and moves it onto the playing court.
Location
📍 Handuraw Courtside – Paddle & Pizza
Subangdaku, Mandaue City, Cebu
The venue is located beside Handuraw Pizza’s Mandaue location along the Subangdaku area, making it convenient to combine a game with food afterward.
How much does it cost?
According to the latest October 3 report, court rates are:
- 6:00 AM–3:00 PM: ₱500 per hour
- 4:00 PM–12:00 midnight: ₱600 per hour
- Operating hours: Daily, 6:00 AM–12:00 midnight
Rates and availability can change, so checking the venue’s latest announcement before heading over is recommended.
Then comes the pizza
The food is a major part of what makes the concept interesting.
Handuraw is known for its thin-crust pizza and Filipino-inspired menu, and the Courtside concept is designed so players can transition naturally from the court to the table.
It is an easy formula to understand:
Play. Get hungry. Grab pizza. Hang out.
For barkadas, families, and groups of friends, that could make Handuraw Courtside a strong candidate for a new weekend routine.
More than just a sports venue
What makes this opening particularly interesting is the community angle.
Handuraw has spent more than two decades building a space around local food, music, creativity, and friendship. Its official history traces the brand back to 2004 and highlights its long connection with Cebuano artists and local music.
Courtside carries that same idea into a more active setting.
Instead of simply opening another pickleball court, the concept creates a place where the sport becomes part of a larger social experience.
Why it could become Cebu’s next weekend hangout
The formula is perfectly suited to how many Cebuanos spend their free time.
A group can meet in the morning for a game, return later in the afternoon, or book an evening session before ending the day with food and conversation.
And because the courts are covered, the venue has an advantage during unpredictable weather.
That makes it more than a seasonal outdoor activity—it is positioned as an all-day destination.
Final take
Handuraw Courtside is one of the freshest lifestyle discoveries in Metro Cebu right now.
Located in Subangdaku, Mandaue City, the new destination brings together pickleball, pizza, coffee, music, and community in one unusual combination.
For anyone looking for a different kind of Cebu weekend experience, this is one new place worth putting on the list.
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