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How to Set Up an Indoor and Outdoor Padel Facility

Padel is one of the fastest-growing racquet sports in the world, combining the strategy of tennis with the fast-paced excitement of squash. As interest in the sport rises, facility owners and operators are increasingly exploring opportunities to add padel courts, whether indoors or outdoors. Creating a successful facility, however, requires careful planning, expertise, and collaboration with trusted industry partners.

Planning Your Padel Facility

The first step in any padel project is thorough planning. Begin by assessing your goals: Are you building a recreational space, a competitive training center, or a mixed-use facility that includes tennis or pickleball? The purpose of your courts will influence dimensions, layout, and materials. For both indoor and outdoor installations, consider:

  • Court size and orientation: Regulation padel courts measure 20m x 10m, with walls or glass panels surrounding the playing area. Orientation relative to natural light and prevailing winds (for outdoor courts) can impact play quality.

  • Surface material: Synthetic turf with proper infill is common, providing the right mix of traction, ball bounce, and durability. Indoor facilities may also require specialized flooring to integrate with lighting and liner systems.

  • Accessibility and amenities: Plan for player access, seating, fencing, and support spaces such as locker rooms or viewing areas.

Indoor Padel Facility Considerations

Indoor padel courts present unique challenges and opportunities. Ceiling height, lighting, and wall systems are critical to ensuring optimal playability. Facilities often require:

  • High-performance LED lighting: Proper foot-candles and uniformity are essential for ball visibility. Sports Interiors’ LED Indirect Lighting System is designed specifically for racquet sports, reducing glare and improving overall visibility.

  • Reflective wall and ceiling liner systems: High-quality liner systems enhance lighting performance, protect structural elements, and can include insulation for improved energy efficiency.

  • Climate control: Indoor environments require HVAC solutions to maintain comfort for players and spectators while protecting flooring and court materials.

Indoor padel courts benefit from precise engineering and coordination among lighting, structural, and surface specialists, ensuring a professional and long-lasting installation.

Outdoor Padel Facility Considerations

Outdoor padel courts require a slightly different approach but share many of the same principles:

  • Weather-resistant materials: Courts must withstand sun, rain, and temperature fluctuations. Glass panels and fencing should be engineered for durability and safety.

  • Lighting for evening play: Outdoor LED sports lighting ensures consistent play after dark. Proper mounting, aiming, and foot-candle levels are critical for visibility without disturbing neighbors.

  • Drainage and maintenance: Proper site grading, drainage systems, and routine upkeep prevent water damage and extend the life of the playing surface.

Well-designed outdoor padel courts can host both recreational play and competitive tournaments, creating a valuable asset for your facility.

Partnering with the Right Experts

Setting up a padel facility involves multiple moving parts—structural engineering, lighting design, surface installation, and project management. Partnering with experienced organizations is essential to ensure a successful outcome. Sports Interiors has worked alongside the leading organizations in the indoor racquet sports space, providing expert lighting, liner systems, and comprehensive project support.

Our team collaborates closely with facility owners to create customized solutions for indoor and outdoor padel courts, guiding projects from planning through installation to final tuning. By leveraging decades of experience in racquet sports facilities, we help owners navigate design decisions, regulatory requirements, and operational needs, ensuring a professional, high-performing facility.

Getting Started

Whether you are building your first padel court or expanding an existing facility, careful planning, high-quality materials, and the right partners make all the difference. Sports Interiors encourages facility owners to reach out and start the process early. With our industry-leading expertise, we help bring padel projects to life—creating courts that deliver an exceptional player experience and long-term value.