Padel Courts for Clubs

Line Marking Australia builds padel courts for tennis and sports clubs across Australia, either on new ground or on an under-used tennis court. A club padel court starts from about $60,000 (Sydney club build reported in the trade press), covering the slab, glass and mesh enclosure, playing surface, lines and nets.

Padel is the racquet sport clubs keep asking us about. It's played in doubles inside a walled court, the ball comes off the glass, and new players are rallying within minutes.

A padel court is a bigger investment than a re-line, so committees want the full picture before they vote. Here it is.

Why are tennis and sports clubs adding padel courts?

Tennis and sports clubs are adding padel courts because the sport is social, easy to pick up and fits a lot of play into a small footprint. A padel court is 20 m by 10 m, so it sits in less space than a tennis court with run-off, and four players share each booking, which suits court-hire income.

Clubs tell us padel brings in a different crowd: friends who want a quick, sociable game after work, and tennis members who want something new. Tennis Australia and the National Pickleball League are turning tennis venues into multi-sport racquet hubs, and padel often sits in the same plan.

How much does a padel court cost for a club?

A club padel court in Australia starts from about $60,000, based on a Sydney club build reported in the trade press. The final price depends on the ground, whether a sound slab already exists, the glass and frame system, the playing surface, lighting and any shelter. We quote every club padel court for its own site.

Cost item	What drives it
Ground works and slab	Slope, soil, drainage and whether an old tennis slab can be reused
Glass and mesh enclosure	Panel system, frame finish and wind rating for your site
Playing surface	Synthetic turf with infill, or another court surface
Lighting	Pole or frame-mounted lights, design to AS 2560, spill control
Extras	Paths, seating, shade, booking gates and signage

We itemise each line so the committee can see where the money goes and decide what to include in stage one.

Can we build a padel court on an old tennis court?

Often, yes. A padel court's 20 m by 10 m footprint is smaller than a tennis court with run-off, so a club can sometimes place one padel court within an existing tennis court area. The old slab must be level, sound and drain well enough to carry the enclosure footings. We measure and test before recommending it.

Converting a tennis court means losing that tennis court, so most clubs pick the least-booked one. Others build padel on spare land beside the courts and keep every tennis court. We can price both options side by side.

What does a club padel court include?

A club padel court includes a level, well-drained base, a framed enclosure of toughened glass walls and steel mesh, a playing surface, painted or inlaid lines, a centre net and posts, and access doors. Most clubs also add lighting for night play, and some add shelter, seating and a path from the clubhouse.

• Base: a concrete slab with falls for drainage, or an existing slab repaired
• Enclosure: glass end walls and mesh side panels on a steel frame
• Surface: commonly synthetic turf with infill, chosen for grip and ball bounce
• Lines and net: marked to the 20 m × 10 m court
• Lighting: designed for even light with low glare inside the glass

Do club padel courts need council approval?

A club padel court often needs council approval in Australia, because the glass and mesh enclosure is a structure, and lighting, fencing height and noise near homes are common council triggers. Many clubs also lease council land, so landlord consent matters too. We check your council's requirements and supply drawings before the final quote.

The ball hitting glass is louder than a tennis rally, so courts placed away from houses, with sensible playing hours, are easier to get approved.

Can grants help pay for a club padel court?

Grants can help some clubs fund a padel court, especially when it's part of a wider club upgrade. Examples of club funding include the SA Community Facilities Program, which funded Mount Gambier Tennis Club $431,000, and Queensland's Gambling Community Benefit Fund, which offers up to $35,000 for club resurfacing, lighting and fencing.

Programs change each round, so check eligibility on the official site first. We supply the itemised quote, layout and scope that assessors expect, and we can split the job into stages that match the amounts on offer.

How long does a club padel court take to build?

A club padel court usually takes a few weeks on site once approvals and the enclosure order are in place. New concrete must cure before the frame and surface go on, and wet weather adds days. Reusing a sound tennis slab can shorten the job. We give you a staged program with the quote.

1. Site measure, layout drawing and committee sign-off
2. Council and landlord approvals
3. Earthworks, drainage and slab, or slab repairs
4. Enclosure frame, glass and mesh installed
5. Surface laid, lines marked, net fitted
6. Lighting commissioned and handover

How we keep every club padel build compliant

Every club padel court we build is planned against council rules, safety laws and the right Australian Standards. That means approvals checked early, underground services located before digging, safe work methods for excavation and lifting, concrete to AS 3600, and lighting designed to AS 2560 with spill controlled for neighbours.

• Local council planning or building approval checked for the enclosure, lighting, fencing and noise
• Before You Dig Australia check before excavation
• Safe Work Method Statements for excavation and mobile plant
• Silica dust controls when cutting or grinding concrete; sediment and stormwater controls on site
• Concrete slabs to AS 3600 with drainage falls
• Sports lighting to AS 2560.1:2018 and AS 2560.2:2021, with spill limited under AS/NZS 4282
• Accessible paths from the clubhouse considered against AS 1428.1
• Builders who hold the licence your state requires, with public liability insurance

Our padel court construction page covers padel builds in general, and our sports courts for sports clubs page shows the other courts and upgrades we deliver for clubs, including sports court lighting.

What do you need from us to quote a club padel court?

To quote a club padel court, Line Marking Australia needs to know where the court will go, what's on the ground now, how many courts you want and whether lighting is included. Photos, a site plan, your lease arrangements and any grant deadline help us return an accurate, itemised quote the committee can act on.

• Number of padel courts, and new build or on an existing tennis court
• Location on site and what's there now (grass, asphalt, acrylic court)
• Slope, drainage and any trees or services nearby
• Machinery access through the club gates
• Preferred surface and enclosure finish
• Lighting, shelter, seating and paths
• Council, lease or landlord approvals already in place
• Plans, photos, timing, budget and grant deadline