Court enclosure
The 10 × 20 metre dimension is the internal playing enclosure. Use the current FIP rules and the selected court system for final set-out, access and enclosure details.
Decision Centre / Global
How much site does a padel court need?
The playing enclosure is only one part of the site. Foundations, access, lighting, drainage, circulation and any roof or building envelope must be coordinated around it.
Global / overseas search owner Manual project review Exact-system evidence only
Direct answer
The short version.
FIP rules set the internal court at 10 m × 20 m. The actual site needs more room for the structure, foundations, gates, maintenance, circulation, lighting and any off-court play or spectator space. New facilities should also be planned around the applicable FIP clear-height requirements.
Project decision
What matters before product selection.
Use these points to structure the first project conversation. Final suitability stays tied to the actual site, selected system and local project team.
Foundations and drainage
The court structure loads into the slab or foundations. Local engineering must coordinate the substrate, anchors, drainage and site-specific wind demand.
Venue space
Multi-court projects need circulation, viewing, waiting, storage, lighting, services and possible hospitality or club areas beyond the court envelope.
Comparison matrix
Site planning layers
The useful site footprint is always larger than the playing enclosure.
| Layer | Include |
|---|---|
| Court | 10 × 20 m internal playing enclosure |
| Structure | Posts, anchors, foundation zones |
| Operation | Access, player circulation, maintenance |
| Venue | Spectators, storage, reception, hospitality |
| Services | Lighting, power, drainage, technology |
Project brief
Information worth collecting before quotation.
01Number of courts
02Site plan
03Wind exposure
04Foundation / slab information
05Drainage
06Lighting
07Indoor / covered clear height
08Spectator / social areas
Frequently asked
Answers without oversimplifying the project.
Is there one best padel-court layout for every project?
No. Site conditions, scale, permanence, local works, operating expectations and documentation requirements change the right starting point.
Does Apollo calculate project pricing automatically online?
No. Apollo uses a manual project-brief process so the selected system, quantities, destination, freight and project interfaces are checked before pricing.
Who handles local engineering, approvals and installation?
Apollo is primarily a supply-only project-supply specialist. Local engineering, approvals, foundations, services, installation and other site work remain with the appointed local project team unless a written project scope states otherwise.
Primary references
External rules and guidance used for this page.
Next step
Turn the research into a real project brief.
Send the site, dimensions, intended use, quantities and known local requirements. Apollo will review the relevant product pathway and keep local engineering, approvals and site-work responsibilities explicit.