How much does a padel court cost? A budget guide

There is no list price for a padel court, because the court is only part of the project. The ground, the drainage, the electrics and any roof can cost as much as the court itself or more. We price every project individually, so the figures in this guide are not ours. They are public figures from a national federation and from manufacturers, gathered here so you can set a realistic first budget.

What the published figures say

The most useful public source is the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) in the UK, which publishes costs from delivered projects. Manufacturers publish figures too, but usually for a narrower scope. The UK figures exclude VAT; the manufacturers do not all say whether theirs do.

• One outdoor court, UK: £71,000 in delivered 2025 projects, made up of £36,000 for the court with lights and £35,000 for the ring beam, court base, ducting and drainage. VAT and fees are extra (LTA).
• A canopy over one court, UK: a further £95,000, made up of £75,000 for the canopy and £20,000 for its foundation and drainage (LTA).
• Germany: one manufacturer advertises double courts from €27,500 including delivery, lighting and assembly, and tells outdoor buyers to add about €30,000 net per court for foundation work.
• Spain: one manufacturer gives indicative prices of €18,000 to €25,000 for a basic outdoor court, €35,000 to €50,000 for a covered court with a reinforced structure, and over €60,000 for a high-end panoramic court. Groundwork and lighting are named as extras.

These figures come from different countries and years and cover different things, so a low figure is often a narrower scope rather than a better deal. The UK figures are a guide to a full project, not a quote for your site, and we found no comparable public figure for Denmark.

What belongs in the budget

Whatever the headline price, check that your budget has a line for each of these:

• The court: structure, glass, mesh, turf, net, delivery and installation
• The base: ground preparation, foundation or ring beam, and a level surface
• Drainage and ducting for an outdoor site
• Power to the site and lighting, on the court or in the ceiling
• A canopy or hall, if the court is not going into an existing building
• Permits and any noise or light assessments
• Advisers, such as a structural engineer for the foundation
• VAT and fees, which many published figures leave out

What moves the price

• The model. Panoramic courts have fully glazed back walls with no posts in the glass; Deluxe courts have posts around the perimeter. More glass and more precise installation generally cost more.
• Indoor or outdoor. An outdoor court needs a foundation and drainage and has to stand up to the weather. An indoor court in an existing hall avoids most of the groundwork, provided the hall has the height: at least 6 m free over the whole court, and 8 m suggested for new facilities.
• The site. Access for delivery, ground conditions, level differences and the distance to power all change the groundwork. Shortened lights for a low ceiling, an extra truck where unloading space is tight, or an upper-floor installation all add cost.
• The number of courts. In the LTA's figures, four outdoor courts cost £268,000, or £67,000 each against £71,000 for one. A canopy falls further, to £79,000 per court across four against £95,000 for one.
• The specification. Lighting, turf and any special approvals you need for competition play all affect the price.

Costs that are easy to miss

• Planning. In the UK the LTA notes that planning costs are left out of most contractors' quotes, and that noise and light surveys are likely if a home is within 50 m. Rules differ by country, but the question is the same everywhere: who pays for the permit work?
• Design. The LTA expects a structural engineer to design the foundation and drainage for the specific site.
• Renewal. The LTA suggests a sinking fund of £1,500 per court per year, in guide figures from 2022.
• Electricity. The same guide puts LED lighting at about £1 per court per hour.

How to compare quotes

Two quotes are only comparable if they cover the same work. Before you compare prices, ask each supplier:

• Exactly what is included, line by line, and what is left to you
• Who designs the foundation, who builds it and who pays for it
• Which certifications the court has, such as CE and FIP approval, and whether you get the documents
• What the warranty covers and for how long
• Which installed courts you can go and see
• How long delivery and installation take once the base is ready

Send every supplier the same specification. When the LTA lends money for courts, it expects priced specifications from at least three contractors, which is a sensible habit for any buyer.

Getting a price for your project

We price each project from your site, the model and the number of courts. As part of the project we supply the foundation specifications for your site and support the permit process with technical documentation. Installation typically takes two to three weeks on site, and a complete project including foundations, permits and site preparation usually takes six to ten weeks.

Use the planner to see what fits on your site, then send us a quote request with your plans. We will come back with a price for your project.