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Padel court size
How much space a padel court needs
A full padel court plays on 10 × 20 m (about 33 × 66 ft). The space you need around it depends on whether it's outdoors on its own slab, inside a building, or set up for out-of-court play. Every site is different, so we evaluate yours before settling the layout.
The numbers
Court, slab and building
Full court
10 × 20 m · about 33 × 66 ft
The standard playing area for doubles, for indoor and outdoor courts.
Outdoor slab
About 38 × 70 ft
One full court needs a slab of about 38 × 70 ft, roughly 2,660 sq ft. You may also need about 5 ft cleared around the slab for access, which we confirm on site.
Single court
6 × 20 m · about 20 × 66 ft
A narrower court for singles play, where a full court won't fit. See court options.
Indoor clear height
At least 26 ft (8 m)
Clear height over the whole court, per the FIP (Fédération Internationale de Padel). 30 ft or more is better.
Layout
Around and between courts
Indoor spacing
We recommend 4 to 5 ft of walkway between courts so players can move around safely. A court can also be built right up against a wall. Every building is different, so we evaluate the layout on site.
Out-of-court play areas
The open areas where players chase the ball outside the court are popular on TV, but they're mostly for professional-level play, not recreational courts. If you want them, plan for a 2 × 8 m area on both sides of the court, which adds to the footprint.
Planning a padel court?
Get preliminary pricing, a realistic timeline and the permit steps in a free 15-minute planning call.
Questions
About court size and space
How big is a padel court?
A full court is 10 × 20 m, about 33 × 66 ft. A single court for singles play is 6 × 20 m.
How much space do I need for an outdoor padel court?
One full court needs a slab of about 38 × 70 ft, roughly 2,660 sq ft. You may also need about 5 ft cleared around the slab for access. We confirm that on site or when we evaluate the site.
How high does an indoor padel court ceiling need to be?
At least 26 ft (8 m) of clear height over the whole court, per the FIP. 30 ft or more is better.
How much space do you need between indoor padel courts?
We recommend 4 to 5 ft of pedestrian walkway between courts. A court can also be built against a wall.
Do I need space for out-of-court play?
Usually not. Out-of-court play areas are mostly for professional-level play. If you want them, plan for a 2 × 8 m area on both sides of the court.
Planning call
Book a planning call
A free 15-minute Zoom with our team, so you can plan the project with real numbers. You'll leave with:
- Preliminary pricing for your court and site
- A realistic timeline
- The steps from design through permitting and construction
Site visits follow once we've agreed on scope.