Court footprint
Keep the 10 × 20 metre internal playing dimension separate from the structure and external circulation in site planning.
Problem Solvers / Global
How much space does a padel court really need?
The regulation court is only the internal playing enclosure. A workable site must allow for structure, access, foundations and the facility around it.
Global / overseas search owner Manual project review Exact-system evidence only
Direct answer
The short version.
FIP sets the internal padel court at 10 × 20 metres. The actual project footprint must be larger to allow for structural posts, foundations, gates, circulation, maintenance, lighting and any off-court play or spectator space.
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.
Single vs multi-court
Multi-court venues need shared circulation, waiting areas, lighting zones, storage, reception and social space between or around courts.
Covered courts
Indoor or roofed courts add columns, clear height, drainage and building-envelope requirements to the site area.
Project brief
Information worth collecting before quotation.
01Number of courts
02Site width and length
03Access
04Foundation zone
05Lighting
06Covered / outdoor
07Spectator area
08Reception / storage
Frequently asked
Answers without oversimplifying the project.
Is 10 × 20 metres enough for the whole site?
No. That is the internal court dimension.
Do covered courts need extra space?
Yes. Building structure, circulation and services add to the footprint.
Can Apollo help lay out multiple courts?
Apollo can help structure the product brief; final site planning and local design remain with the project team.
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.