Padel Court Dimensions: Official Size, Interactive Diagram & Layout Planner

Official Padel Court Measurements

A regulation padel court measures 10 meters wide by 20 meters long (32.81’ × 65.62’), giving it a total area of 200 square meters (2,153 square feet). Unlike tennis or pickleball, padel is always played in doubles — there is no singles format, so the court has only one standard width.

The most distinctive feature of a padel court is its enclosure. The court is surrounded by walls of varying heights and materials: the back walls are 3 meters of tempered glass topped by 1 meter of metallic mesh (4 meters total), while the side walls feature a combination of glass sections and mesh that step down toward the net. The walls are in play — the ball can be hit off the glass or mesh and returned, similar to squash.

The net spans the full 10-meter width at a center height of 0.88 meters (2’10.6”) and 0.92 meters (3’0.2”) at the posts. This is slightly lower than a tennis net. Net posts sit at the midpoint of each sideline. These specifications follow the FIP (Federación Internacional de Pádel) rules, which are adopted by the USPA and all national padel federations worldwide.

Service Boxes

Each half of the court is divided by a center line into two service boxes. The service line sits 6.95 meters from the back wall, creating service boxes that are approximately 5 meters wide by 6.95 meters deep. The server must stand behind the service line and serve underhand, with the ball bouncing in the diagonally opposite service box before the receiver can play it.

The Walls (In-Play Boundaries)

The walls are integral to padel gameplay, not just boundaries. The back wall consists of 3 meters of glass topped by 1 meter of metallic mesh. Side walls vary: typically 3 meters of glass for the first 2 meters from the back wall, then stepping down to 3 meters of mesh toward the net. The final 2 meters of side wall near the net has no wall — this open area is where “bandeja” and “vibora” shots exit the court. Specific wall configurations can vary slightly by manufacturer and venue, but total height is always 3-4 meters.

Net Specifications

The padel net runs across the entire 10-meter width. Center height is 0.88 meters; post height is 0.92 meters. The net includes a top band of 5-6.3 centimeters. Posts must not exceed 1.05 meters in height and are fixed at the center of each side wall opening.

Padel Court Construction Considerations

Padel courts are purpose-built structures that cannot be improvised on existing surfaces the way pickleball or badminton courts can be. Construction involves steel framing, tempered glass panels (10-12mm thick), welded mesh panels, artificial turf with sand infill (the standard playing surface), drainage systems, and dedicated lighting.

A single outdoor padel court typically costs $40,000 to $70,000 USD to install, with indoor or covered courts reaching $80,000 to $100,000+ per court when factoring in structure, HVAC, and weatherproofing. Clubs typically install a minimum of 3 to 6 courts to create enough capacity for leagues, americano events, and peak-hour demand. Access around the court should be at least 2 meters wide on all sides for player entry, maintenance, and safety.

Padel vs Tennis vs Pickleball Court Size

Padel courts sit between pickleball and tennis in overall footprint. A pickleball court (20’ × 44’) takes up 880 square feet of playing area. A padel court (32.8’ × 65.6’) takes up 2,153 square feet. A tennis court (36’ × 78’) takes up 2,808 square feet. However, because padel courts are enclosed by walls, they don’t need the extensive buffer zones that tennis and pickleball require — the walls contain the ball. What they do require is access space for doors, maintenance, and emergency egress.

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