Official padel court dimensions - 10m x 20m, glass walls, net heights - plus how padel courts compare to tennis and pickleball courts.
Padel Court Dimensions: Size, Walls & Net Height Explained
Key takeaway: A padel court is 10 metres wide by 20 metres long, enclosed by walls – glass at the backs and lower sides, mesh above – with a net at 88cm in the centre rising to 92cm at the posts. Back walls are 3m of glass topped by 1m of mesh; the enclosure is 4m high overall (3m minimum at the sides).
Official padel court dimensions
| Feature | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Court length | 20 m |
| Court width | 10 m |
| Net height (centre) | 0.88 m |
| Net height (posts) | 0.92 m |
| Back wall (glass) | 3 m high |
| Mesh above back wall | 1 m (4 m total) |
| Side enclosure height | 3–4 m |
| Service line | 6.95 m from the net |
| Minimum ceiling height (indoor) | 6 m (8 m for new builds) |
Why the walls matter so much
The enclosure isn't just a fence – it's part of the court. After the ball bounces, it can rebound off the glass and stay in play, which is what gives padel its long, tactical rallies and its signature defensive escapes. If you're new to wall play, our guide to using the walls in padel will save you weeks of confusion.
The lines and zones
Service boxes: each side of the court is split by a centre line into two service boxes, bounded by a service line 6.95m from the net. Serves are underarm, diagonal, and must bounce in the opposite box – full rules in how to serve in padel.
No kitchen here: unlike pickleball, padel has no non-volley zone. You can (and should) volley from the net position – which is why the bandeja and vibora exist. See what is a bandeja?
Singles padel courts
Official singles courts are narrower – 6m wide instead of 10m – but they're rare in the UK. Padel is a doubles game at heart, and virtually every UK venue builds 10m doubles courts. More on the game itself in what is padel?
How does a padel court compare?
A padel court (10m x 20m) is about half the area of a tennis court and roughly two and a half times the size of a pickleball court – with the crucial difference that padel's walls keep the ball alive. Comparisons in full: padel vs tennis and padel vs pickleball.
FAQ
How big is a padel court compared to a tennis court?
Half the size, roughly: 200 square metres vs about 260 square metres of marked tennis court (650+ including run-off). Two padel courts often fit in one tennis court's footprint.
Are all padel courts the same size?
Doubles courts, yes: 10m x 20m is the international standard. Singles courts (6m wide) exist but are uncommon.
How high is a padel net?
88cm at the centre, 92cm at the posts – noticeably lower than a tennis net.
Can you build a padel court outdoors in the UK?
Yes – most UK courts are outdoor or canopy-covered. Drainage and wind exposure are the key planning considerations, plus lighting for winter evening play.
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