The latest international data confirms what many suspected: the United States largely dominates the ranking of average prices for booking a padel court. With an average price of €90 for an indoor court et €60 for an outdoor court, the American market surpasses all other nations, sometimes by impressive proportions.

Rates up to 3,6 times higher than in Spain

The gaps are glaring:

  • USA vs Spain (indoor): 90 € against 25 € : 3,6 times more expensive
  • USA vs France (indoor): 90 € against 32 € : 2,8 times more expensive
  • USA vs Belgium (indoor): 90 € against 37 € : 2,4 times more expensive

Same observation outdoors:

  • USA vs Spain: 60 € against 22 € : 2,7 times more expensive
  • USA vs France: 60 € against 24 € : 2,5 times more expensive

Indoor/outdoor: a balanced distribution in the USA

In the United States, 36% of courts are indoor and 64% are outdoor. This mix limits the impact of weather, unlike in South Africa, where 79% of courts are outdoor and therefore vulnerable to weather conditions.

The United States is the most expensive country to book a court.

Why such prices in the United States?

  • Real Estate : rents and charges among the highest in the world, particularly in large cities.
  • Investments : high-end indoor infrastructure with lighting, air conditioning, insulation.
  • Limited offer : despite strong growth in demand, the number of courts remains low, maintaining upward pressure on prices.
  • Premium positioning : many clubs target a high-end clientele, offering lounge areas, restaurants or integrated shops.
The United States is the most expensive country to book a court.

Europe and Latin America remain much more affordable

In Spain, the world leader in the number of courts, prices are among the lowest: €25 indoors et €22 outdoorIn France, the average is 32 € and 24 €, while in Mexico, we go down to 39 € and 29 €.

A lucrative model… but elitist

With such high prices, American padel offers significant potential for profitability. But it also runs the risk of becoming an elitist sport in certain regions, whereas in Europe, and particularly in Spain, it has established itself as a popular sport.

Source: Playtomic

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.

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