While padel has become one of the most striking areas of sports investment in recent years, investors are now presented with a new alternative that can be built on far more compact areas: Padbol. Combining the technical skills of football with the competitive and social character of net sports, Padbol carries remarkable potential for sports clubs, football academies, hotels, municipalities and new sports facility investments.

In particular, the “booking-based social sports facility” model that padel investments have established worldwide makes it easier for investors to understand next-generation sports such as Padbol. The smaller court footprint also turns Padbol into a complementary investment that can be added to existing facilities.

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Padbol Club in 2026?

The cost of building a Padbol club is not made up of the court price alone. The court model, the condition of the existing infrastructure, the choice between an open or covered system, lighting, flooring, shipping, installation and the country where the project will be carried out all determine the total investment budget.

According to the current investment ranges published by WePadbol, the approximate costs per court are as follows:

• Origin Padbol Court: €25,000 – €32,000
• Panoramic Padbol Court: €32,000 – €42,000
• Origin Roofed Padbol Court: €38,000 – €50,000
• Panoramic Roofed Padbol Court: €45,000 – €60,000

These figures are approximate, court-focused investment ranges. Infrastructure and ground works may require an additional budget of roughly €6,000 – €12,000, while professional LED lighting may require roughly €2,500 – €5,500. Because of location, shipping, customs, ground conditions and project scope, the final price should be determined on a project-by-project basis.

Factors That Determine the Cost of a Padbol Club

When preparing the investment budget, the following items should be planned first:

• How many Padbol courts will be installed
• The choice between a standard and a panoramic court
• The choice of an outdoor, indoor or roofed system
• Whether the concrete slab and infrastructure are already in place
• Sports flooring
• Drainage system
• Professional LED lighting
• Changing rooms and social areas
• Café or lounge areas
• Shipping and installation costs

Adding a Padbol court to ready infrastructure within an existing football facility, sports club or hotel can significantly optimize the initial investment compared with building a standalone Padbol club from scratch.

WePadbol Court Models to Suit Your Investment

WePadbol offers four main Padbol court models according to investment size and facility concept.

1. Origin Padbol Court

A model worth considering for sports facilities, municipalities, schools and football academies that want to invest in Padbol with a more controlled initial budget. Its galvanized steel structure and tempered glass systems are designed for long-term use.

2. Origin Roofed Padbol Court

Thanks to the roof system covering the court, this solution is designed to reduce the impact of weather conditions such as rain and intense sunshine on daily operations. It can be an advantage for investors targeting longer booking hours throughout the year.

3. Panoramic Padbol Court

This model targets investors who want to create a more modern, premium club concept. Its panoramic glass structure delivers a strong visual experience, particularly for hotels, resorts and premium sports clubs.

4. Panoramic Roofed Padbol Court

It combines panoramic design with the advantage of four-season use. This is the top-segment option for premium Padbol clubs, event venues and facilities planned for year-round operation.

Could Padbol Become a New Investment Area After Padel?

The rise of padel created an important shift in investor behavior: in sports facility investment, alongside large football pitches and traditional indoor halls, demand grew for more compact court sports that can be operated on an hourly booking model.

Padbol offers a new, football-centered interpretation of this model. By bringing together football’s global audience with a social and competitive court experience, it creates a new product especially for football academies, artificial turf pitch facilities, universities and multipurpose sports clubs.

What is more, a Padbol club does not have to generate revenue from hourly court rental alone. Academies, private lessons, league organizations, tournaments, corporate events, sponsorships, food and beverage areas and membership systems can all become part of the business model.

International Padbol Court Projects

At WePadbol we deliver Padbol court projects on a turnkey basis, from manufacturing through design and engineering to installation. To date we have completed Padbol court projects in markets such as Ivory Coast, Libya, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and Türkiye. Current WePadbol references include two courts each in Ivory Coast and Libya, two courts in Northern Cyprus and an Origin Padbol Court project in Istanbul.

The international manufacturing and export organization to which WePadbol belongs has a distribution infrastructure reaching more than 90 countries.

We can plan your Padbol investment together according to the climate of your country, your site conditions and your target audience, and develop turnkey solutions ranging from a single court to multi-court Padbol clubs.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the dimensions of a Padbol court?

The internal dimensions of the official Padbol playing area are 10 meters long and 6 meters wide. This gives a playing area of approximately 60 m².

2. What is the minimum area required to build a Padbol court?

The playing area of the court is 60 m². However, because of the structure, the entrance area, player circulation and project details, it is not correct to plan a facility on the basis of 60 m² alone. The exact minimum area should be determined according to a site survey and the layout plan.

3. Which is more advantageous, an indoor or an outdoor Padbol court?

In temperate regions with limited rainfall, an outdoor court can allow a lower initial budget. In markets with heavy rainfall, very high temperatures or variable climates, indoor or roofed courts can offer more consistent operation throughout the year.

4. How many courts should a Padbol club have?

There is no fixed number. WePadbol can design projects at different scales, from single-court facilities to Padbol clubs with 10 or more courts.

5. Can a Padbol court be added to an existing sports facility?

Yes. Padbol courts can be integrated into suitable areas of football facilities, padel clubs, sports complexes, hotels and university campuses. Planning Padbol and padel courts together within the same sports club is also possible.

6. Can a Padbol club be built on a turnkey basis?

Yes. WePadbol manages the design, manufacturing, construction, shipping, installation and delivery processes from a single center and can deliver Padbol clubs as turnkey projects.

Start Your Padbol Investment Today

Padbol is still in the early stages of its development in many markets. With the right location and the right operating model, this can create a significant opportunity for investors entering the market early.

Whether you want to add a single Padbol court to your existing sports facility or plan a comprehensive Padbol club investment, you can work with WePadbol to determine the court model that suits your site conditions, your budget and your target audience, and bring your project to life on a turnkey basis.