Padel court construction
Planning a padel court at your home, club, HOA, hotel or school? A complete outdoor court with a new foundation and lights typically costs $60,000 to $135,000 in the US, and less if you already have a sound slab.
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The court, to scale
- Glass, 3 m (9 ft 10 in) high
- Glass step, 2 m (6 ft 7 in)
- Mesh fence, 3 to 4 m
Standard court: steel posts at the corners and between the glass panels.
Panoramic court: the glass is held at the base and top, with no corner posts. It plays the same.
Drawn from the FIP Rules of Padel (stepped side walls) and the LTA minimum footprint.
What padel court construction costs
The price depends mostly on three things: whether you need a new foundation, which court type you choose, and whether you want lights.
Clubs building four or more courts usually pay a little less per court.
| Project | Typical price per court |
|---|---|
| Outdoor, standard court New foundation and LED lights | $60,000 to $134,500 |
| Outdoor, panoramic court New foundation and LED lights | $64,000 to $154,500 |
| Standard court on an existing slab Sound slab, no lights | $27,000 to $78,500 |
| Indoor panoramic court Existing building, sound floor, LED lights | $39,000 to $116,500 |
| Roof or canopy over an outdoor court Extra, quoted separately | $160,000 to $380,000 |
Built up from published ranges by US Padel Court Builders (March 2026), Sports Venue Calculator (Q4 2026, which puts a new US court at $39,076 to $99,920), Padel Plus US (2023 prices) and a Park District of Highland Park public bid (September 2024). Read October 26, 2026. A guide, not a quote.
Court types
Every court is the same size under the FIP rules. What changes is the walls, where it sits and whether it is covered.
- Panoramic court
Court system $24,000 to $50,000
Frameless glass with no corner posts, so the view is clear for players and spectators. The usual choice for clubs, hotels and courts meant to be seen.
- Standard court
Court system $20,000 to $30,000
Glass back walls and side panels held by steel posts at the corners. Plays exactly the same as panoramic.
- Outdoor court
Needs an engineered base that drains, rust-protected steel and glass anchored for local wind.
- Indoor court
No wind or drainage to design for, but you need at least 6 m (19 ft 8 in) of clear height and a level, strong floor.
- Covered court
A canopy over an outdoor court for shade and rain: a separate structure with its own foundations and permit. Quoted separately.
The walls and the space you need
The side of a court under the FIP rules, drawn to the same scale: glass steps at each end, mesh between, and the doors in the middle section. Indoors, keep at least 6 m (19 ft 8 in) clear over the whole court.
| Courts | Minimum outside size |
|---|---|
| 1 | 20.8 × 10.8 m 68 ft 3 in × 35 ft 5 in |
| 2 | 20.8 × 22.3 m 68 ft 3 in × 73 ft 2 in |
| 3 | 20.8 × 33.8 m 68 ft 3 in × 110 ft 11 in |
| 4 | 20.8 × 45.3 m 68 ft 3 in × 148 ft 7 in |
From the LTA padel guidance note: includes a 400 mm edge beam and 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) between courts, without extra play space outside the court.
What to decide first
Six questions a builder will ask in the first call. Knowing your answers makes quotes faster and easier to compare.
Space
One court needs flat ground of at least about 68 ft by 35 ft 5 in (20.8 m by 10.8 m) for the structure, plus room for paths and lights.
All the dimensionsIndoor or outdoor
Outdoors is cheaper unless you already have a tall building. Indoors needs at least 6 m (19 ft 8 in) of clear height; 8 m (26 ft 3 in) is better.
The base
An existing sound slab can save $25,000 to $50,000 per court. Otherwise you need a new engineered foundation.
Court type
Panoramic or standard: a choice about looks and views, not the game.
Lights
Only if you play after dark. A wired four-pole LED system typically costs $8,000 to $18,000 per court.
Budget and timing
Most projects take three to six months from first call to first game, mostly design, permits and the base.
Rules and permits, in short
General information, not legal advice. Your city or county, and your HOA if you have one, confirm what applies to your property.
- Zoning and permits
- Outdoor courts generally need a building permit for the foundation and a structural permit for the court; some towns ask for stamped drawings and wind load calculations (US Padel Court Builders). Zoning codes often do not mention padel yet, so approval can be case by case (padel.fyi, February 2026).
- HOA approval
- If you live in an HOA, get design approval before you order. HOA and coastal areas tend to be stricter.
- Setbacks and height
- The walls are up to 4 m (13 ft 1 in) high and light poles are taller, so check boundary setbacks and height limits in your zoning code.
- Lighting
- Many towns and HOAs limit pole height, light spill and hours. Ask for a lighting plan that shows the light at your boundary.
- Foundation and drainage
- An engineer designs the base for the 3 to 4 ton structure and your soil. Outdoor bases fall about 1 to 2% or drain through the edge beam.
- Wind loads
- Glass walls catch the wind. The engineer sizes anchors and footings for your design wind speed under the building code (ASCE 7), which can be looked up with the ASCE Hazard Tool.
- Official size
- The FIP Rules of Padel set the 20 m by 10 m court, the wall heights and the net.
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Find a builderHow a build runs
From your first message to the first game. The court itself is the quick part.
Tell us about your project
Your ZIP code, the site and what you want. It takes about two minutes.
We match you with a builder
We find one padel court builder who covers your area and name them to you first.
Site visit and design
The builder checks space, access, soil, sun and power, and quotes the court, base, lights and permits.
Permits and foundation
Drawings go to your town; once approved, the base is dug, drained and poured. Two to four months for permits is common.
Install and play
The court goes up in about three days and the turf in about one, then lights are wired and the court is handed over.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to build a padel court?
US builders put a complete single outdoor court at about $50,000 to $100,000. On a sound existing slab, a court can cost about $50,000 installed; a new foundation adds $25,000 to $50,000, and lights and permits add more. Our cost calculator gives a range for your project.
How long does padel court construction take?
About three to four days per court to install, but three to six months overall, because design, permits and the foundation come first.
How much space does a padel court need?
The playing area is 20 m by 10 m (65 ft 7 in by 32 ft 10 in). Allow at least 68 ft by 35 ft 5 in for the structure of one court, and more for paths and lights.
Do I need a permit for a padel court?
Almost always for an outdoor court: usually a building permit for the base and a structural permit for the court, sometimes with stamped engineering drawings. Check zoning and HOA rules before ordering.
Can a tennis court be converted to padel?
Often. If the slab is sound, it can carry one padel court as it is, or three side by side if the slab is widened by about 8 ft. An engineer checks the slab first. See padel and tennis courts compared.
Panoramic or standard: which is better?
They play the same. Panoramic has no corner posts and gives a clearer view; it can cost more and may need a stronger base in windy areas.
Are you a padel court builder?
No. We are a free matching service. We find a builder who covers your area, tell you who they are, and only pass on your details when you agree.
What does it cost to use this service?
Nothing. The service is free to use. We may be paid by the installers we pass requests to.
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