If you are thinking of building a court at a club, a housing estate or at home, the first question is always the same: how much money do you need to set aside? The figures out there vary a lot from one website to another, because some quote a «turnkey» court and others the whole job with permits, lighting and a roof.
Here are the ranges published by the sources we checked in October 2026, which items make up the budget and what is usually left out. We do not build courts or quote for building work: we are a padel shop and, since 2003, we have sold the equipment you then play with on them.
How much does it cost to build a padel court?
- General range: between €12,000 and €25,000 according to Habitissimo (guide updated on 10/06/2026), with a standard court at about €18,000 and a professional one at about €25,000 according to Padel Addict.
- The cheapest: outdoor with artificial grass, from about €6,000. The dearest in the table: covered with glass walls, about €28,000.
- Almost always extra: the land, the concrete base and groundwork, the roof if added later, and maintenance.
- Space: about 200 m² per court, with some margin around it, and about 3-4 weeks of work according to Habitissimo.
A standard 20 x 10 m padel court costs around €18,000 without land; the final price depends mainly on the enclosure, on whether it is covered and on the groundwork.
Cost by court type↑ menu
Between about €6,000 and about €28,000 for a 20 x 10 m court: each step up (wall, glass, roof) adds money, and a covered court with glass is the dearest.
| Court type (20 x 10 m) | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| Outdoor, artificial grass | about €6,000 |
| Outdoor, solid-wall enclosure and artificial grass | about €9,000 |
| Outdoor, glass enclosure and concrete floor | about €12,000 |
| Covered, solid-wall enclosure | about €22,000 |
| Covered, glass enclosure | about €28,000 |
Source: Habitissimo, «Precio construir pista pádel» (in Spanish), updated on 10/06/2026. The page itself gives other general ranges elsewhere (€12,000-18,000 and €12,000-25,000), so treat it as a guide.
Budget items↑ menu
A court budget splits into groundwork, structure and enclosure, glass, grass, lighting and permits; these are the pieces you should see itemised.
What is usually extra↑ menu
Almost every published price leaves out the land and the groundwork: always ask what the quote includes before comparing.
Step by step to build a court↑ menu
The logical order is to check the space, ask the town hall, compare three itemised quotes, do the building work and, last of all, equip the court.
From our shop↑ menu
Tienda Padelpoint fact: we have run a physical shop in La Nucía (Alicante) since 2003 and we sell playing equipment, not building work: that is why we do not give you a fixed court price, but the figures from the linked sources and a rule we do apply ourselves when buying anything expensive: ask for several offers and compare what each one includes. If you already have the court and are torn between two rackets, message us on WhatsApp and we will advise you based on your game.
FAQs↑ menu
How much does it cost to build a padel court?
Between about €12,000 and €25,000 according to Habitissimo, with a standard court at about €18,000 without land. The simplest (outdoor with grass) starts at about €6,000 and a covered court with glass reaches about €28,000.
How much does a covered padel court cost?
About €22,000 with a solid-wall enclosure and about €28,000 with a glass enclosure, according to the Habitissimo table. Other sources give higher figures.
How much space do I need for a padel court?
The court measures 20 x 10 m and you should allow about 200 m² per court, with some margin around it.
How long does it take to build a padel court?
Habitissimo estimates 3-4 weeks, with a high difficulty rating; the town hall permits are separate.
Do I need a permit to build a padel court?
Yes: a building permit and an activity permit are requested from the town hall. Fees and waiting times depend on the municipality.
Is a glass enclosure or a solid wall cheaper?
The sources disagree: Habitissimo says a solid wall costs more than glass, but its table prices the solid-wall court below the glass one. Ask for both quotes with the floor included.
Glossary↑ menu
- Court
- is the padel playing area, 20 x 10 m; in Spanish it is «pista» in Spain and «cancha» in South America.
- Concrete base
- is the concrete slab the court sits on, sloped so that water drains away.
- Enclosure
- is the walls around the court: glass, solid wall or glass with mesh.
- Tempered glass
- is the toughened glass, 10 to 12 mm thick, used for the court walls.
- Artificial grass
- is the synthetic fibre surface (10 to 15 mm) filled with silica sand.
- Floodlight
- is each light fitting on the court; several 400 W ones are mounted per column.
Our verdict↑ menu
For a standard outdoor court, plan on about €18,000 without land and leave room for the base and permits; if you want it covered, go up towards €22,000-28,000.
And once it is built, look after your rackets from day one: we explain how in How to clean a padel racket without damaging the surface.
We ship across Spain: delivery times, cost and the free-shipping minimum are on our shipping page; exchanges and returns follow our returns, exchanges and warranty policy.
Sources consulted in October 2026: Habitissimo, Padel Addict, Modelos de plan de negocios and a University of Jaén final-year project (two courts in Sorihuela del Guadalimar, EPS Linares, 2023; its record is no longer in the CREA repository) (all in Spanish). The figures are approximate, not a quote.
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