Converting a tennis or soccer court into a padel court: how to do it

Padel is constantly growing, attracting the interest of entrepreneurs and owners of sports centers eager to optimize the space available to them. The question arises: is it possible to convert tennis or soccer fields into padel courts? The affirmative answer opens up new perspectives.

In fact, it is possible to make 2 or 3 padel courts out of them, if they are built vertically. This approach allows clubs not only to enrich their sports offer, but also to attract a new clientele and significantly increase their turnover. For example, if tennis can generate 15-20 €/h, with 3 padel courts taking advantage of the same surface the expected hourly turnover will be more than quadrupled.

Differences between padel, tennis and soccer courts: size and characteristics

Although sports fields may seem similar at first glance, they have significant differences that must be carefully evaluated before considering a conversion from one to the other.

Below, a detailed table compares the characteristics of padel, tennis, and soccer fields, illustrating the distinctions clearly and accurately. This comparison will help you better understand the specifics of each type of court and the implications of converting them.

Despite these differences, conversion from tennis and soccer courts to padel courts is possible and does not require excessive effort.

How many padel courts can be built on a tennis court?

Up to three padel courts can be built on one tennis court. In addition to the benefit in terms of optimizing available space, the conversion also has revenue benefits, as the presence of 3 padel courts generates more revenue than just one tennis court. This increase in potential revenue comes from the ability to host multiple games at the same time, thus increasing the number of players and actual hours of play each day.