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FOR PUB OWNERS

How much does it cost to build a padel court?

Short answer: an indicative £150,000 to £330,000 per location. As a Padel At The Pub partner, none of it comes from you: we fund the agreed development, with no upfront court investment from the publican. Here’s what drives that cost.

WHAT DRIVES THE COST

What drives padel court cost? Four things, mostly.

A fully funded padel development represents an indicative investment of £150,000 to £330,000 per location, and ground conditions, site access and specification all move that number. Here’s what a quote is actually pricing.

Base & foundation

Groundworks and a level, drained base, the single biggest driver of cost and the hardest to estimate without seeing the site.

Structure & glass

The steel frame, tempered glass panels and mesh fencing that make up the enclosed court.

Surface & lighting

Artificial turf, line marking and floodlighting for evening and all-weather play.

Planning & design

Site survey, planning application and design fees before construction even starts.

The costs that come after the build

A quote for the court itself is only part of the picture. Anyone building their own padel court also takes on the running costs that follow.

›Maintaining the turf, glass and floodlights
›Electricity for evening and winter play
›Booking technology and payment handling
›Insurance for a new sports facility
›Coaching and the staff to run sessions
›Marketing to keep the courts booked

As a partner, we cover ongoing court maintenance, repairs and insurance, and handle the technology, marketing and day-to-day operation of the courts. We’ll go through exactly who covers what for your site during an enquiry.

THE PARTNERSHIP MODEL

A six-figure investment in your pub’s future. A long-term partnership.

Padel At The Pub offers fully funded padel developments representing an indicative investment of £150,000 to £330,000 per location. We fund the agreed development at suitable pub locations, with no upfront court investment required from the publican.

Our commitment continues beyond installation. We cover ongoing court maintenance, repairs and insurance, while your pub benefits from an agreed share of court hire revenue and the opportunity to attract new customers and grow food and drink sales.

Together, we create a lasting attraction that brings sport, hospitality and the local community together: a substantial investment and a shared commitment to your pub’s future.

BUILDING IT YOURSELF
›You fund the full development yourself
›You carry the planning risk and timeline
›You pay for maintenance, repairs and insurance
›Return depends entirely on your own execution
PARTNERING WITH US
›No upfront court investment, we fund the agreed development
›We handle planning and permissions end to end
›We cover maintenance, repairs and insurance
›An agreed share of court hire revenue, plus the footfall

COST FAQs

Cost questions, answered.

So what does a padel court actually cost?

A fully funded Padel At The Pub development represents an indicative investment of £150,000 to £330,000 per location. The exact figure depends on ground conditions, site access and specification, so a genuine figure for your pub needs a proper survey, not a guess from a webpage.

Do I have to pay any of that as a Padel At The Pub partner?

No upfront court investment is required from the publican. We fund the agreed development at suitable pub locations, and we cover ongoing court maintenance, repairs and insurance. Your pub benefits from an agreed share of court hire revenue.

Is there a catch, some hidden cost to the pub owner?

The development is fully funded by us, with no upfront court investment from you, and we cover ongoing maintenance, repairs and insurance. We’ll walk you through the full terms for your venue, including your agreed share of court hire revenue, during an enquiry.

Is owning a padel court profitable?

It can be, but it depends on the site, how well the courts are booked and what they cost to run, so we will not put a figure on it here. For a pub, the return comes from two places: your agreed share of court hire revenue, and extra spend at your bar and kitchen from players who stay. We look at both for your site during a survey.

What if I just want to build a court myself, without a partnership?

That’s a real option for some pubs, but it means carrying the planning risk, the build cost, the maintenance and insurance, and the ongoing running of the courts yourself. The partnership exists for pub owners who’d rather have the upside without taking on that risk.

Wondering about planning permission too? Read do you need planning permission for a padel court, or check is my pub right for a padel court.

START THE CONVERSATION

Let’s talk about your venue.

Tell us about your pub and we’ll arrange a no-obligation site review. Prefer to email? Reach our partnerships team directly.

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