A padel court measures 20 metres long and 10 metres wide (20m x 10m), fully enclosed, with a net 0.88 m high at the centre rising to 0.92 m at the posts. Each half is split by service lines set 6.95 m from the back wall, and the back enclosure stands 4 m tall — 3 m of glass topped by 1 m of metal mesh. These are the official measurements set by the International Padel Federation (FIP) — the IPF that governs the sport — and they are the figures ChampCourts builds to on every padel project across India.
Padel — sometimes called padel tennis — is the fastest-growing racquet sport in India and a genuinely fast-growing sport worldwide, blending elements of tennis and squash into one walled game. If you are planning to build a court, most questions come down to one thing: how much space do you need, and what has to be marked, walled and glazed for the court to play correctly. This complete guide gives you the exact FIP dimensions, a clean measurements table, the wall and net specifications, the total space required with clearances, and what it costs to build a regulation court in India in 2026. Understanding these measurements before you start saves expensive rework later.
Official padel court dimensions and measurements
A padel court is a rectangular, fully enclosed playing area — the court is enclosed and surrounded by walls on all four sides. Unlike tennis, the walls are part of play; the ball can be played off them after it bounces, so the enclosure dimensions matter just as much as the floor markings. Every regulation court built to the FIP rules of padel shares the same exact dimensions and core footprint.
Dimensions of a padel court in metres
The playing area is 20 metres long by 10 metres wide, measured on the inside of the enclosure — a total of 200 square meters of playing surface. The width of the court is 10 meters and the length is 20 meters. This is the standard padel court for doubles, which is by far the most common format among padel courts worldwide and in India. A single net divides the court into two equal halves of 10 m x 10 m each.
There is also a singles padel court, narrower at 20 m long by 6 m wide (6 meters / 6m wide), but it is rare; almost all clubs, resorts and new constructions build the 20 x 10 doubles court so the sports facility can host both formats, from amateur padel to professional padel and competitive play. So the padel court size you should plan for, unless you have a specific reason otherwise, is the full doubles court.
Padel court measurements table
Here are the official FIP measurements at a glance. Use this table as your specification sheet when scoping a build.
| Element | Official measurement |
|---|---|
| Court length (playing area) | 20 m |
| Court width (doubles) | 10 m |
| Court width (singles) | 6 m |
| Each half (length x width) | 10 m x 10 m |
| Net height at centre | 0.88 m |
| Net height at the posts | 0.92 m |
| Service line distance (from back wall) | 6.95 m |
| Back wall — glass section | 3 m |
| Back wall — mesh fence above glass | 1 m |
| Total back enclosure height | 4 m |
| Minimum free playing height (clearance) | 6 m |
| Access doors | On the sides (one or both) |
Net height specifications
The net runs the full 10 m width of the doubles court and divides it into two equal halves. It stands 0.88 m (88 cm) high at the centre and 0.92 m (92 cm) high at each post, so it dips slightly in the middle exactly like a tennis net but lower overall. The maximum width of the net cord and the central tension band are also FIP-regulated, with a manufacturing tolerance of 0.5 cm permitted, but for planning purposes the centre and post heights are the figures that matter for posts, footings and the central anchor.
Detailed court layout and markings
A padel court has very few painted lines — far fewer than a tennis or badminton court. This is one of the things that surprises people the first time they read the regulations: only the service area is marked. Everything else is defined by the walls and the net.
Padel court lines and the service area
The only playing lines on a padel court are the service lines and the centre service line. The service line on each side runs across the court parallel to the net, set 6.95 m from the back wall. The area between the net and the service line is the service box, and anything beyond the service line towards the back wall is unmarked open court. A centre service line runs as a perpendicular line from the net to the service line, splitting each service zone into a right and a left box on each side of the court, exactly as in tennis.
There is no baseline marking and no singles sideline painted on a doubles court, because the back and side walls define those boundaries physically. All lines are 5 cm wide and are usually white or black so they contrast clearly with the court surface — white lines on a blue, green or terracotta playing surface are the norm in India.
Walls and the enclosure
The enclosure is what makes padel padel. The back walls are built in two parts: 3 m of toughened glass at the bottom (3 meters high), topped by 1 m of galvanised metal mesh fence, giving a total back enclosure height of 4 meters. The ball plays live off the glass after it bounces on the floor, so the glass must be flat, true and securely framed.
The side and back walls together form the enclosure. The side walls are stepped: nearer the back they are full height to match the back glass, then they step down towards the net in a defined profile of glass and mesh. This stepped side profile is part of the FIP specification and is what allows the characteristic wall-rebound rallies down the sidelines. The whole structure is carried on a hot-dip galvanised steel frame designed to hold the glass panels rigid and square.
Doors and access
Players enter through access doors on the sides of the court, positioned in the lower stepped section near the centre. A court may have a single access opening or a matching pair on both sides. The openings are part of the side-wall geometry, so they are designed into the frame rather than cut in afterwards.
Required total space and clearances
The 20 m x 10 m figure is the playing area inside the enclosure. The space required on site is larger, because you need the structure itself plus a minimum free height above the court for the ball. Getting the space needs right from the start matters for both play quality and player safety.
Free playing height and ceiling height above the court
Padel needs clear height for lobs. The FIP minimum free playing height over the whole court is 6 m with no obstruction — no beams, lights or ducts intruding below that line. For top-level competition a greater clearance is preferred, and indoor builds in India typically aim for a ceiling height of 7 m or more to the underside of the roof structure so the lob game is never cramped. Outside the court, you also want room for players and spectators to move safely around the enclosure.
Total footprint to allocate
Because the enclosure walls and steel frame sit just outside the 20 x 10 playing rectangle, a single doubles court needs a graded, level pad of roughly 21 m x 11 m to seat the structure cleanly, plus a little working margin around the outside for maintenance access. If you are building a multi-court facility with two or more courts side by side, allow a walkway as the space between courts. Even under tight space constraints, the playing area itself cannot shrink — the dimensions are fixed — so site planning is about fitting the surrounding footprint. The table below summarises the space you need to plan for.
| Requirement | Plan for |
|---|---|
| Internal playing area | 20 m x 10 m |
| Pad / base footprint (per court) | ~21 m x 11 m |
| Minimum free height (FIP) | 6 m clear |
| Recommended indoor clear height | 7 m or more |
| Gap between two courts | walkway access both sides |
How a padel court compares to other courts
If you already know tennis or badminton dimensions, the comparison helps put padel in scale. A padel court is much smaller than a tennis court but, crucially, it is fully walled and the walls are in play.
| Court | Playing area | Net height (centre) | Walls in play? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padel (doubles) | 20 m x 10 m | 0.88 m | Yes — glass + mesh enclosure |
| Tennis (doubles) | 23.77 m x 10.97 m | 0.914 m | No |
| Badminton (doubles) | 13.4 m x 6.1 m | 1.524 m | No |
A padel court is roughly a third smaller than a doubles tennis court — tennis court dimensions run to 23.77 m x 10.97 m — and its net sits lower, which keeps rallies fast and close. People often search for a "padel tennis court" expecting tennis sizing, but the padel tennis court is its own compact, walled format. The enclosed walls are the defining difference: they turn every ball into a potential rebound, which is why padel is so quick to learn and so addictive to play. For a deeper look at choosing between surfaces for any of these racquet sports, see our which surface guide.
Surface and padel court construction in India
Getting the dimensions right is only half the job. Padel court construction has to be built on a stable, true base with a court surface that gives a consistent, predictable bounce — because the rebound game punishes any unevenness. ChampCourts handles the full construction of a padel court: the foundation, the galvanised steel-and-glass enclosure to FIP geometry, and the playing surface. The materials used at every layer determine how true the court plays and how long it lasts.
Base and foundation
A padel court sits on an engineered base — typically a reinforced concrete slab or a well-compacted, laser-levelled sub-base — designed to stay flat over years of play and to carry the perimeter footings that anchor the steel frame and glass. Drainage falls are built in for outdoor courts so the surface clears quickly after rain. The flatness of this base is what protects the true bounce, so it is not a place to cut corners.
Playing surface options
The standard padel surface is artificial turf infilled with silica sand, which gives the grippy, slightly cushioned footing players expect and a consistent low bounce. Acrylic hard-court systems are also used where a faster, lower-maintenance surface is preferred. ChampCourts supplies and installs both, matched to how the court will be used. If you want us to design and build the whole court — enclosure, surface and all — start with our padel court page, and use the which surface guide to weigh up turf versus acrylic for your climate and budget.
Indoor vs outdoor padel courts
Whether a court is indoor or outdoor, both use the identical 20 m x 10 m FIP footprint, net heights and wall specification — the dimensions never change. What changes is everything around the court:
- Outdoor courts need weather-ready surfacing, UV-stable turf or acrylic, proper drainage, and floodlighting for evening play. They are quicker and cheaper to commission and suit clubs, resorts and rooftop installations.
- Indoor padel courts need a clear span roof at 6 m minimum (7 m+ preferred) over the full court, even glare-free lighting, and ventilation. They cost more because of the building, but they play year-round regardless of monsoon or heat — a strong draw for commercial padel facilities and padel clubs in Indian cities.
Padel court construction cost in India (2026)
The cost to build a padel court matters as much as the dimensions when you are planning a facility. As a 2026 planning guide, a regulation FIP-spec outdoor padel court in India — full galvanised steel-and-glass enclosure, engineered base and sports surface — typically falls in the range of Rs 25 lakh to Rs 40 lakh per court, depending on the glass grade, surface choice, site preparation and location. Panoramic (frameless corner) glass courts, premium turf, and full LED floodlighting push towards and beyond the upper end. Indoor courts add the cost of the building shell on top, so construction costs scale with the building, not the court.
Because site conditions, the number of courts and finish level move the number significantly, the only reliable figure is a measured quote. ChampCourts gives a free, itemised estimate once we know your site and intended use.
Plan your padel court with ChampCourts
ChampCourts designs and builds FIP-spec padel courts across India — the engineered base, the galvanised steel-and-toughened-glass enclosure to exact 20 m x 10 m geometry, and the sports surface, delivered as one accountable package. Whether it is a single rooftop court, a resort amenity or a multi-court commercial club, we build it to play correctly and last.
To get a free site assessment and an itemised 2026 estimate, call ChampCourts on +91 92587 75187 or explore the padel court page to see what we build. Tell us your site dimensions and we will confirm whether a regulation court fits and exactly what it will take.
FAQs about padel court dimensions
What are the official padel court dimensions?
An official padel court is 20 metres long and 10 metres wide for doubles, fully enclosed by glass and mesh walls. The singles court is narrower at 20 m x 6 m but is rarely built. These are the dimensions set by the International Padel Federation (FIP).
How high is a padel net?
A padel net is 0.88 m high at the centre and rises to 0.92 m at the posts. It runs the full 10 m width of the doubles court and divides it into two equal 10 m x 10 m halves.
How tall are the walls on a padel court?
The back enclosure is 4 m tall in total: 3 m of toughened glass at the bottom with a 1 m metal mesh fence above it. The side walls are stepped, full height near the back and stepping down towards the net.
How much space do I need to build a padel court?
The internal playing area is 20 m x 10 m, but you should plan a level pad of roughly 21 m x 11 m per court to seat the steel-and-glass enclosure, plus a minimum free playing height of 6 m above the court (7 m or more is preferred indoors).
Where are the service lines on a padel court?
The service line on each side is 6.95 m from the back wall, and a centre service line runs from the net to the service line. The service boxes are the only marked playing areas on the court; the walls define every other boundary.
Is a padel court the same size as a tennis court?
No. A padel court (20 m x 10 m) is roughly a third smaller than a doubles tennis court (23.77 m x 10.97 m), its net is lower at 0.88 m versus 0.914 m, and it is fully enclosed with walls that are in play, which tennis courts are not.
How much does a padel court cost in India?
As a 2026 guide, a regulation FIP-spec outdoor padel court in India typically costs between Rs 25 lakh and Rs 40 lakh, depending on glass grade, surface, site preparation and location. Indoor courts cost more because of the building shell. ChampCourts provides a free itemised estimate.
Does ChampCourts build FIP-spec padel courts?
Yes. ChampCourts builds full FIP-specification padel courts across India — engineered base, galvanised steel-and-toughened-glass enclosure to exact 20 m x 10 m geometry, and the sports surface. Call +91 92587 75187 for a free assessment.