GlassCourtsThe court itself: ~$40,000 per court, installed
A padel court is a kit: steel structure, tempered glass panels, mesh, artificial turf with sand infill, net and LED lighting. Published Canadian estimates put a single court at roughly $40,000 installed (planning figure) on a prepared slab. Panoramic glass (fewer posts, better sightlines), premium turf brands and cold-climate specs push the number up; standard models and multi-court orders pull it down.
The slab and site work
Courts need a level reinforced concrete pad (roughly 22 m × 12 m per court including margins), drainage outdoors, and electrical for lighting. Budget this separately — it is the most underestimated line in first-time projects.
Opening a facility: ~$250,000 and up
Published Canadian coverage puts opening a padel facility at roughly $250,000+ (planning figure) once you add multiple courts, the building or enclosure, washrooms/change space, HVAC for indoor play, booking systems and permits. Indoor facilities in existing warehouses sit at the lower end; purpose-built or covered structures go well beyond it.
What moves the number
- Indoor vs outdoor: outdoor courts are cheaper to open; indoor earns year-round in Canadian winters.
- Structure: panoramic glass costs more and photographs better — players notice.
- Court count: leagues and clinics need 4+ courts to schedule properly; per-court install costs fall with volume.
- The building: leasehold improvements, sprinklers and ceiling height fixes dominate warehouse conversions.
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