Tennis to Pickleball Court Conversion
A standard tennis court pad (60' x 120') can hold 2 to 4 pickleball courts depending on spacing. Use this interactive calculator to see side-by-side, triple, and quad layouts with equipment lists, cost estimates, and spacing guides.
Layout Notes
- •Tennis net stays in place as backstop
- •10' between courts
- •8' behind each baseline
- •Recommended for clubs sharing with tennis
Equipment Needed
Two pickleball courts side by side with generous buffer zones. The tennis net serves as a backstop between courts.
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A standard tennis court pad measures 60 feet wide by 120 feet long (7,200 sq ft). A pickleball court is 20 feet wide by 44 feet long (880 sq ft), roughly one-third the size of a tennis court. This size difference means you can fit multiple pickleball courts on a single tennis court surface.
With comfortable spacing (10' between courts, 8' behind baselines), you can fit 2 pickleball courts side by side. With tighter spacing, 3 courts fit across the width. For maximum density, a 4-court quad layout uses 2 rows of 2 courts.
Layout Configurations Explained
2-Court Side-by-Side
Two pickleball courts placed side by side across the width of the tennis court. The existing tennis net serves as a backstop between the two courts. This is the most common configuration for shared facilities because it provides generous spacing (10 feet between courts, 8 feet behind baselines) and allows quick setup with portable nets oriented perpendicular to the tennis net.
3-Court Layout
Three pickleball courts fit across the 60-foot width of the tennis pad with reduced spacing (approximately 5 feet between courts). This configuration maximizes capacity while still providing playable buffer zones. It works well for club events and open play sessions where throughput matters.
4-Court Quad Layout
Four courts arranged in a 2 x 2 grid, with two courts on each side of the tennis net. Spacing is tighter (approximately 6 feet between side-by-side courts, 5-6 feet behind baselines), but this layout is ideal for tournaments, large group events, and dedicated pickleball facilities converting permanently from tennis.
Temporary vs Permanent Conversion
Temporary conversion uses portable nets and painter's tape or removable vinyl lines. This works well for facilities that share courts between tennis and pickleball on a schedule. Setup takes 15-30 minutes per court. Vinyl line kits ($15-50 per court) are more durable than tape and can be reused dozens of times.
Permanent conversion involves painting pickleball lines directly on the court surface in a contrasting color (often blue lines on a green court). This is best for dedicated pickleball facilities or heavily-used shared courts. Professional line painting costs $200-500 per court and lasts several years before needing a refresh.
Equipment & Cost Estimate
For a basic 2-court conversion, budget approximately $200-500 for portable nets and temporary lines. A 4-court conversion runs $400-1,000 including optional divider nets ($50-100 each). Permanent line painting costs $200-500 per court professionally. If you're adding permanent nets with in-ground sleeves, expect $300-600 per net installed.
Managing a Shared Tennis/Pickleball Facility
Dual-sport facilities face scheduling challenges. Tennis players and pickleball players often want the same prime-time slots. Court booking software like PlayRez lets you define sport-specific time blocks, manage member reservations, and track usage data so you can optimize your schedule based on actual demand. You can even set up different pricing for tennis vs pickleball sessions.