Padel court design
Padel court design is mostly about fitting the official 20 m by 10 m court onto your site well: which way it faces, where the doors go, how much space is left around it, and how lights, paths and spectators fit in. For a club it also means how many courts fit and how they are spaced. Good design is usually part of a builder's quote, and it decides most of the later costs, from the base to the lights.
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Design choices you will be asked about
- Panoramic or standard walls, and stepped or straight glass on the sides.
- Doors on one or both sides, and room for play outside the court if you want it.
- Turf color: FIP allows green, blue or terracotta, one color across the court.
- Steel color and finish, and any branding on glass or windscreens.
- Lighting: pole positions, light levels and glare control.
- For clubs: number of courts, spacing, viewing areas, paths and a canopy or building.
What the main design choices cost
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Standard court system Corner posts, glass, mesh, turf | $20,000 to $30,000 |
| Panoramic court system Frameless glass | $24,000 to $50,000 |
| LED lighting Four poles, per court | $8,000 to $18,000 |
| Engineering and permits Stamped drawings and wind load calculations | $2,000 to $12,000 |
| Roof or canopy Per court, quoted separately | $160,000 to $380,000 |
Ranges per court from US Padel Court Builders (March 2026), Sports Venue Calculator (Q4 2026), 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. The cost calculator puts the choices together.
What a good quote includes
Ask for these six points in writing. Two quotes that cover them can be compared line by line.
A scaled layout
Courts, doors, paths, lights and boundaries drawn on your site, ready for the permit.
Orientation
North to south where possible, and how the design deals with sun and wind on your site.
Spacing
Gaps between courts and to fences or buildings, and space for players outside the court if wanted.
Materials
Glass type, steel finish, turf type and color, and why they suit your climate and use.
Lighting levels
Lux levels for your use, fixture positions, and how light is kept off neighbors.
Future plans
Space and power left for extra courts, a canopy or lights later.
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Ask for a free quoteHow padel court design usually works
Brief
You explain who will play, how often, when, and what you want the space to look like.
Site plan
The builder measures the site and draws options: court positions, doors, lights and paths.
Choices
You pick the court type, colors and lights, with the price of each option.
Drawings
Final drawings are prepared for your approval, the HOA if needed, and the permit.
Questions people ask
What colors can a padel court be?
The FIP rules allow green, blue or terracotta turf, or similar tones, in one color that contrasts with the walls.
How far apart should padel courts be?
The LTA guidance note works on 1.5 m (about 4 ft 11 in) between courts. Elite events need extra space outside each court that cannot be shared.
What is the difference between the two side wall layouts?
FIP allows stepped glass at the ends of each side wall (3 m high then 2 m high, each 2 m long) or a straight panel 3 m high and 4 m long. The rest of the side is mesh. Both play to the same rules.
Can I brand a padel court?
Many clubs and hotels add logos to windscreens, padding, the net strip or glass film. FIP allows an advertising strip on the net within set limits. Ask the builder what affects visibility for players.
Do I need a designer as well as a builder?
For a single court, the builder usually designs the layout. For a club, a building or a canopy, an architect and a structural engineer are normally involved too.
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