If you are planning a double padel court, start with a playing area of 20 metres long by 10 metres wide. This is the standard court size used for doubles padel under the International Padel Federation (FIP) Rules of Padel. The finished project also needs space for foundations, access, drainage, lighting, maintenance, and safe circulation around the enclosure. As a metal building materials supplier, I recommend confirming the site layout and technical specification before requesting a final quotation from a court manufacturer.
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The FIP Rules of Padel should be treated as the primary reference for the playing court and equipment requirements. Because local building, electrical, wind, snow, and safety regulations can differ, I also advise involving a qualified local engineer or contractor before construction begins. Source: International Padel Federation, Rules and Regulations.
This guide is intended for sports clubs, hotel operators, leisure developers, real-estate investors, schools, municipalities, and contractors evaluating a double padel court project. It is also useful for buyers comparing outdoor and indoor installations or preparing a request for quotation. I focus on practical dimensions, cost drivers, installation decisions, and supplier evaluation rather than presenting one universal price.
A double padel court is normally the full-size court used by four players, with two players on each side. In common industry usage, “double padel court” distinguishes the standard 20 m × 10 m court from a smaller singles court, which may have a narrower layout. Buyers should state “full-size doubles court” in their enquiry to avoid receiving an unsuitable quotation.
The standard double court has internal dimensions of 20 m in length and 10 m in width, providing approximately 200 m² of playing surface. The court is divided by a net across the width, creating two service areas and two playing halves. The detailed line positions, net construction, and permitted access arrangements should be checked against the current FIP rules and the requirements of the destination market.
| Element | Planning reference | Buyer consideration |
|---|---|---|
| Playing length | 20 m | Confirm whether the quoted dimension is internal or external. |
| Playing width | 10 m | Allow for the wall, frame, and foundation outside the playing area. |
| Playing area | 200 m² | Do not treat this as the total construction footprint. |
| Net height | Approximately 0.88 m centre and 0.92 m ends | Verify the final specification with the court supplier. |
| End and side enclosure | Defined by the selected court system | Check glass height, mesh height, posts, doors, and maintenance access. |
The 20 m × 10 m measurement describes the court itself, not necessarily the land required for the project. I normally ask buyers to reserve additional space around the enclosure for structural tolerances, drainage, installation access, lighting columns, player circulation, and emergency or service access. A preliminary site study might assess a rectangle larger than 20 m × 10 m, but the final clearance must be confirmed by the structural design, local code, and operating model.
Indoor installations require additional checks for clear height, ventilation, fire protection, access doors, and floor loading. Outdoor installations require attention to rainwater drainage, wind exposure, corrosion protection, frost conditions, and the ability of the foundation to transfer structural loads. A site that fits the playing area may still be unsuitable if delivery vehicles, lifting equipment, or maintenance personnel cannot reach it.
Most padel courts combine safety glass panels with welded mesh or another metal enclosure system. The court frame may use painted, powder-coated, or otherwise corrosion-protected steel, while some projects specify aluminium components for weight or corrosion considerations. I recommend comparing not only the nominal material but also the steel grade, coating system, glass thickness, edge treatment, fasteners, weld quality, and replacement procedure.
Glass thickness and panel design should be selected according to the court manufacturer’s engineering calculations, impact requirements, local standards, and intended use. I do not recommend selecting a lower-cost panel solely by thickness because support spacing, fixing details, tempering quality, and frame design also influence performance. Ask the supplier for drawings, material specifications, maintenance instructions, and replacement-part availability.
The playing surface is commonly an artificial turf system installed over a prepared base, although the exact carpet, infill, shock characteristics, and colour can vary. The supporting slab or base must be sufficiently level and stable for the court frame and playing surface. Drainage should be designed before the court is assembled, because standing water can affect the foundation, turf, fasteners, and user experience.
For outdoor projects, I ask for the proposed slope, drainage route, waterproofing details, and finished floor level. The correct solution depends on rainfall, soil conditions, frost, and whether the court is installed on a concrete slab, asphalt, modular base, or another engineered platform. These civil works are often quoted separately from the court package and should be included in the project budget.
There is no reliable single global price for a double padel court because suppliers may quote different scopes of supply. One quotation may include only the enclosure and turf, while another may include foundations, lighting, freight, installation, taxes, and commissioning. For this reason, I recommend requesting an itemized quotation rather than comparing one headline price.
| Cost category | Typical cost questions |
|---|---|
| Court structure | What steel or aluminium frame, coating, doors, posts, and fixings are included? |
| Glass and mesh | What panel dimensions, thickness, treatment, support spacing, and replacement terms apply? |
| Playing surface | Is turf, infill, shock pad, adhesive, and line marking included? |
| Lighting | Are LED fixtures, poles, wiring, controls, and installation included? |
| Civil works | Who provides excavation, slab, drainage, anchors, levelling, and reinstatement? |
| Logistics | Are packing, export documents, sea freight, insurance, customs, and local delivery included? |
| Installation | Does the supplier provide drawings, supervision, installation, inspection, or training? |
A practical budget model is: court package + civil works + lighting and electrical works + freight and import charges + installation + contingency. I suggest keeping a project contingency rather than allocating every available dollar to the equipment package, because ground conditions, local permits, and freight handling can change the final cost. The actual percentage should be set by the project manager after reviewing the site and contract scope.
Lighting should also be specified by performance rather than only by total watts. For example, a supplier should identify the fixture count, mounting height in metres, beam angle, colour temperature, glare control, and target illuminance in lux. The correct design depends on whether the venue is recreational, commercial, tournament-oriented, indoor, or outdoor, and should be checked against local electrical and sports-lighting requirements.
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Begin with a measured site survey covering length, width, levels, soil conditions, drainage, existing services, access routes, and nearby structures. Confirm whether the court will be indoor or outdoor and identify the local wind, snow, seismic, electrical, and planning requirements. I also recommend checking the turning radius and unloading method for glass and long structural components.
Before ordering, approve a general arrangement drawing and a bill of materials. The documents should define the internal court dimensions, external frame dimensions, glass and mesh arrangement, doors, anchors, turf, net, lighting, coating, fasteners, drainage interface, and installation responsibilities. This step prevents a common purchasing error: comparing two quotations that describe different products.
The foundation must be designed for the local ground and the loads transferred through the court frame. Depending on the project, this may involve a reinforced concrete slab, isolated footings, embedded anchors, drainage channels, or another engineered solution. The required slab thickness, reinforcement, tolerances, and anchor layout should come from the approved structural drawings rather than a generic assumption.
Installation generally includes setting out the frame, fixing posts and panels, installing glass and mesh, fitting doors and net equipment, laying the playing surface, and completing lighting or electrical interfaces. The installer should check plumb, level, fastener torque, glass seating, door operation, turf joints, and drainage performance. A handover file should include drawings, maintenance instructions, spare-part information, and inspection records where applicable.
The project sequence should allow civil works to cure and reach the specified condition before the court is loaded. Glass handling requires suitable lifting equipment, trained personnel, and protection from edge damage. I recommend scheduling a final safety inspection before opening the court to players.
For general sports-facility planning, the Lawn Tennis Association also publishes practical guidance related to padel court planning and facility considerations. Its guidance should not replace local engineering approval, but it can provide useful context for operators. Source: Lawn Tennis Association, Padel resources.
Outdoor courts need a coating and fastening strategy suited to the local climate, together with drainage and wind-load review. Coastal sites may require more careful corrosion protection because salt exposure can accelerate deterioration. Indoor courts may reduce weather exposure but can introduce constraints involving roof height, ventilation, fire access, floor loading, and installation logistics.
A commercial facility normally requires higher attention to operating hours, replacement parts, cleaning, warranty response, lighting control, and inspection access. A private or low-use project may have different priorities, but it should still meet the applicable safety and construction requirements. I advise buyers to evaluate total ownership cost rather than choosing solely on initial purchase price.
Before placing an order, request a technical drawing, bill of materials, installation method, coating description, glass specification, packing plan, warranty terms, maintenance schedule, and spare-parts list. Confirm which party is responsible for civil works, electrical connections, permits, lifting equipment, and final inspection. A supplier that clearly separates these responsibilities makes cost and schedule risks easier to control.
At Rayjun, I approach a padel court enquiry as a coordinated metal building materials project rather than a simple product transaction. I can help buyers organize the required information for the metal frame, enclosure components, coating requirements, packaging, drawings, and delivery scope. The final solution should be matched to the project location, court quantity, installation method, and applicable technical requirements.
For an accurate quotation, please prepare the destination country, indoor or outdoor application, number of courts, site dimensions, foundation status, desired court configuration, lighting requirement, delivery address, and installation expectation. If you are still at the planning stage, a preliminary layout and itemized budget framework can help identify missing cost categories before procurement. Product availability, minimum order quantity, production schedule, and installation support should be confirmed for each project individually.
A standard double padel court uses a 20 m × 10 m playing area, equal to approximately 200 m², but the complete site needs additional room for the enclosure, access, drainage, lighting, and construction. The cost cannot be determined responsibly from court dimensions alone because civil works, glass, frame specification, surface, logistics, installation, and local charges can vary significantly. An itemized quotation and approved technical drawing are the safest basis for comparison.
If you are evaluating a double padel court project, send Rayjun your site location, court quantity, preferred configuration, and required delivery scope. I can help structure the metal enclosure and project information so that your team can obtain a clearer, more comparable supplier quotation.
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