How big is a padel court?
Padel is played on a compact, fully enclosed court. Here are the exact dimensions, what the walls are made of, and how it stacks up against a tennis court.
A standard padel court is 20 metres long and 10 metres wide — a rectangle enclosed by glass and metal-mesh walls that are part of play. A net divides it into two 10 m by 10 m halves, each marked with service boxes. That is roughly a third of the playing area of a tennis court, which is a big reason padel is easier to cover and quicker to learn.
Key takeaways
- Standard court: 20 m long by 10 m wide.
- Fully enclosed by glass and metal-mesh walls that are in play.
- A net splits it into two equal 10 m by 10 m halves.
- Service boxes are marked on each side for the underhand serve.
- About a third the playing area of a tennis court.
The dimensions
| Measurement | Standard padel court |
|---|---|
| Length | 20 metres |
| Width | 10 metres |
| Each half | 10 m x 10 m, split by the net |
| Enclosure | Glass and metal-mesh walls, in play |
| Surface | Typically artificial turf |
The walls and the net
What sets the court apart is the enclosure. Back and side walls combine glass panels with metallic mesh, and a ball that bounces on the floor can rebound off them and stay live. The net divides the court, and each side is marked with service boxes for padel's underhand serve. It all adds up to a padel court that plays very differently from an open court. That enclosure is also the main reason a padel court costs what it does to build — see how much it costs to build a padel court if you are ever pricing one out.
Compared to tennis
At 20 m by 10 m, a padel court is far smaller than a tennis court and, crucially, enclosed. That compactness is why beginners cover the ground so much more easily — one of the contrasts we explore in padel vs tennis. It is also why the sport is almost always played in doubles.
FAQs
What are the dimensions of a padel court?
A standard padel court is 20 metres long and 10 metres wide, enclosed by glass and metal-mesh walls. It is divided in half by a net, with service boxes marked on each side.
How does a padel court compare to a tennis court?
A padel court is much smaller — about a third of the playing area of a tennis court — and, unlike tennis, it is fully enclosed by walls that are in play.
Are all padel courts the same size?
Standard doubles courts share the 20 m by 10 m dimensions. Some venues also offer narrower courts intended for singles play, which are less common.
Last updated August 12, 2026 · PadelAnywhere Editorial
Sources
Court dimensions are based on the official rules of play published by padel federations. Comparisons with tennis are approximate and given to the nearest published figures.