Padel court size at a glance
Short answer: a doubles padel court is 10 m wide by 20 m long (about 32.8 × 65.6 ft), enclosed by walls. The net sits at the middle, 10 m from each back wall. Service lines run across the court 6.95 m from the net (3.05 m from each back wall), and a center line divides the service boxes. A single (singles) court is 6 × 20 m.
| Measurement | Meters | Feet (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Playing area | 10 × 20 | 32.8 × 65.6 |
| Single court | 6 × 20 | 19.7 × 65.6 |
| Service line from net | 6.95 | 22.8 |
| Service line from back wall | 3.05 | 10.0 |
| Net height at center / posts | 0.88 / 0.92 | 2.9 / 3.0 |
| Back wall height | 4 (3 glass + 1 mesh) | 13.1 |
| Side wall | glass stepping down from 3 to 2, then mesh to 3 | about 9.8 to 6.6 |
Slab and footprint
Builders typically pour a slab of at least about 10.5 × 20.5 m so the frame has a margin all around. Add space to walk around the court, for light poles and for drainage and the practical outdoor footprint for one court is about 12 × 24 m (40 × 80 ft). For several courts in a row, many layouts leave at least 1.5 m between courts.
Some courts also allow play outside the enclosure through open doorways; that needs extra clear space beside those openings, so ask your builder which style you're ordering.
Indoor height
International federation guidance sets 6 m of clear height above the court as a minimum, and many builders recommend 8 m or more so lobs aren't cut off. Measure to the lowest beam, duct or light fixture.
Space for a club
Indoors, many plans budget roughly 300 to 350 m² (3,200 to 3,800 sq ft) of floor per court including aisles, before reception, changing rooms and a café. Column positions often decide how many courts fit. See padel club construction.
Questions
How big is a padel court in feet?
About 32.8 feet wide by 65.6 feet long (10 × 20 m). Plan a total footprint of about 40 × 80 feet for one outdoor court with room around it.
Is a padel court smaller than a tennis court?
Yes. A padel court is about a third of a tennis court's playing area, and a tennis court footprint usually fits two padel courts.
How high are padel court walls?
Back walls are about 4 m (3 m glass plus 1 m mesh). Side walls have glass that steps down from 3 m to 2 m near each end, with mesh along the middle.
What ceiling height does indoor padel need?
At least 6 m of clear height in federation guidance; 8 m or more is commonly recommended.