{"id":3769,"date":"2026-10-24T14:44:31","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T06:44:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/panocourt.com\/?p=3769"},"modified":"2026-10-24T14:44:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T06:44:31","slug":"what-is-a-padel-court","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/panocourt.com\/fr\/what-is-a-padel-court\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Padel Court? A Padel Court Manufacturer\u2019s Guide to Specs, Types and Project Cost (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is a padel court?<\/strong> It is a 20 m \u00d7 10 m enclosed playing area surrounded by 12 mm tempered-glass walls and welded steel mesh, held by a galvanized, powder-coated steel frame that is anchored to a flat concrete slab and surfaced with sand-filled artificial turf. Clubs choose classic, panoramic, single (20 \u00d7 6 m) or movable versions, and the total padel court cost depends as much on groundworks, freight and installation as on the court kit itself.<\/p>\n\n

This guide is written from the factory floor. PanoCourt is a padel court<\/a> factory in Hebei, China \u2013 the country\u2019s main steel-structure production base \u2013 with more than ten years in sports fencing and court steelwork. Most of our output ships as OEM for European brands. Below is the specification we actually build to, where each court type fits, what drives project cost, which decisions belong to the manufacturer and which to your local engineer, and how to check any padel court manufacturer \u2013 including us.<\/p>\n\n

Prepared by the PanoCourt engineering and export team. Meet the team<\/a>. Last updated: October 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

What Is a Padel Court Made Of?<\/h2>\n\n

A padel court is made of five systems working together: a steel frame of posts and beams, 12 mm tempered safety glass on the back walls and side returns, welded steel mesh along the sides, artificial turf with silica sand infill, and LED floodlights. Stainless steel fasteners tie the parts together, and anchor bolts fix the frame to the slab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Component<\/th>PanoCourt standard specification<\/th>What to ask any supplier<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
Steel frame<\/td>Q235 carbon steel; outdoor corner posts 100 \u00d7 100 \u00d7 3 mm, intermediate posts and main beams 50 \u00d7 100 \u00d7 3 mm; 2.5 mm walls for indoor courts, heavier profiles for coastal sites<\/td>Steel grade, wall thickness and the mill test report for your batch<\/td><\/tr>\n
Corrosion protection<\/td>Hot-dip galvanized steel plus powder coat; coating thickness is stated in each quotation; post-fabrication hot-dip galvanizing available for coastal sites<\/td>Galvanized before or after welding? Coating thickness in writing<\/td><\/tr>\n
Glass<\/td>12 mm tempered safety glass to GB 15763.2, 18 panels per court (10 mm on request)<\/td>Glass standard, test report and edge finish<\/td><\/tr>\n
Mesh<\/td>4 mm steel wire, 50 \u00d7 50 mm openings, panel frames 30 \u00d7 50 \u00d7 2 mm<\/td>Wire diameter and how the mesh is fixed into the frame<\/td><\/tr>\n
Turf<\/td>12 mm textured monofilament, 9,500 dtex, PU-coated backing, silica sand infill<\/td>Pile height, dtex, backing and infill rate<\/td><\/tr>\n
Lighting<\/td>4 \u00d7 400 W LED, IP65 (8 \u00d7 200 W and halo layouts available)<\/td>Target lux and uniformity at court level, not just wattage<\/td><\/tr>\n
Hardware<\/td>304 stainless steel; 316 for coastal sites<\/td>Grade marked on the bolts<\/td><\/tr>\n
Net<\/td>10 m long, 0.88 m at the centre, 0.92 m at the posts; net posts 1.05 m<\/td>Height adjustment and tensioning system<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n
\"What
Glass, mesh and steel frame: the three visible systems of a padel court enclosure.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Real-world insight<\/h3>\n

When buyers send us competitor quotations to compare, the line we question first is almost always \u201cgalvanized steel\u201d with no detail. Ask two things: was it galvanized before or after welding, and what is the coating thickness? A supplier who cannot answer both in writing has not made that decision yet \u2013 and it is the decision that shows up five years later. For surface selection, see our commercial padel turf guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

How Big Is a Padel Court and How Much Space Do You Need?<\/h2>\n\n

A doubles padel court measures 20 m \u00d7 10 m inside the walls, a playing area of 200 m\u00b2. A single court is 20 m \u00d7 6 m. Indoors you need at least 6 m of clear height above the playing surface, and every site needs extra room around the enclosure for access, drainage and circulation, fixed on the approved drawings.<\/p>\n\n

Converting a tennis court? Three padel courts side by side need roughly 31\u201332 m by 21 m, so a layout drawing decides, not a rule of thumb. Our padel court design guide<\/a> shows club floor plans from 500 to 1,500 m\u00b2.<\/p>\n\n

Which Type of Padel Court Fits Your Project?<\/h2>\n\n

There are five main types. Classic courts use a visible post-and-beam frame and suit outdoor, windy and budget-sensitive sites. Panoramic courts remove posts from behind the glass for clearer viewing. Super panoramic courts use frameless glass corners for showcase venues. Single courts fit small plots, and movable courts suit events and temporary sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Type<\/th>What changes<\/th>Best for<\/th>Watch-outs<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
Classic<\/a><\/td>Glass held between visible posts with a full top beam<\/td>Outdoor clubs, municipal sites, windy or coastal locations<\/td>More visible steel; a less premium look on camera<\/td><\/tr>\n
Panoramic<\/a><\/td>Fewer posts interrupt the glass; a heavier top beam carries the load<\/td>Commercial clubs that want spectator and camera views<\/td>Confirm wind design on exposed sites<\/td><\/tr>\n
Super (full) panoramic<\/a><\/td>Frameless glass corners, minimal visible steel<\/td>Indoor flagship courts, sponsor branding, events<\/td>Larger glass sail area; not our recommendation for exposed coastal sites<\/td><\/tr>\n
Single<\/td>20 \u00d7 6 m playing area<\/td>Homes, hotels, leftover space in a club<\/td>Two players per booking instead of four<\/td><\/tr>\n
Movable<\/a><\/td>Court on a PA-C01 steel-plate base: 26 plates of 2,000 \u00d7 500 \u00d7 14 mm, about 3.7 t<\/td>Events, rentals, leased or temporary sites<\/td>Needs a flat, hard, level surface; plan transport for about 9.7 t per court<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n
\"Classic
Classic court: the most forgiving choice for wind and salt exposure.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
\"Panoramic
Panoramic court: clearer sightlines for players, spectators and cameras.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
\"Super
Super panoramic court: a showcase option for indoor venues.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Real-world insight<\/h3>\n

For a first outdoor club, especially near the coast, we usually steer buyers towards a classic or panoramic model and spend the difference on corrosion protection and drainage. Full panoramic courts earn their premium indoors, where they are photographed, streamed and used for events. Our coastal padel court specification<\/a> explains the steel and hardware choices for salt exposure.<\/p>\n\n

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Padel Court?<\/h2>\n\n

There is no single padel court price. The total project cost is the court kit plus freight and insurance, import duty and VAT, unloading and local transport, foundation and drainage, lighting and electrics, installation and professional fees. In the UK, LTA Padel<\/a> puts typical build costs at \u00a360,000\u2013\u00a3270,000, depending on the number of courts and the lighting, drainage and foundation work included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cost layer<\/th>Usually supplied by<\/th>What moves it most<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
Court kit (frame, glass, mesh, turf, lights)<\/td>Manufacturer<\/td>Court type, steel profile, corrosion route, glass thickness<\/td><\/tr>\n
Freight and insurance<\/td>Manufacturer or the buyer\u2019s forwarder<\/td>Destination port, number of containers, Incoterm<\/td><\/tr>\n
Import duty and VAT<\/td>Buyer, through a customs broker<\/td>Destination country, trade agreements, VAT recovery<\/td><\/tr>\n
Unloading and local transport<\/td>Buyer<\/td>Site access, forklift or crane availability<\/td><\/tr>\n
Foundation and drainage<\/td>Local contractor<\/td>Ground conditions, slab design, falls and outfall<\/td><\/tr>\n
Lighting and electrics<\/td>Local electrician<\/td>Supply capacity, cable runs, lux target<\/td><\/tr>\n
Installation<\/td>Local installer or factory technicians<\/td>Number of courts, crew size, site readiness<\/td><\/tr>\n
Canopy (optional)<\/td>Specialist designer and builder<\/td>Span, snow and wind loads, planning<\/td><\/tr>\n
Professional fees and planning<\/td>Engineers, architects, consultants<\/td>Local rules, noise assessment, approvals<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Key facts<\/h3>\n