How big is a padel court?

We like a useful answer in two numbers: 20 metres long by 10 metres wide, measured inside the court. A net divides that rectangle in half, and service boxes are marked near the net on both sides. These are the standard interior dimensions in the International Padel Federation (FIP) Rules of Padel. The rulebook allows a 0.5% tolerance on the court measurements. [1]

Where are the lines?

The net sits at the midpoint, creating two 10-by-10-metre halves. On each side, a service line runs parallel to the net, 6.95 metres from it. A centre service line divides the area between the net and each service line into two service boxes. It extends at least 20 centimetres beyond the service line. The lines are 5 centimetres wide. [1]

That is the court layout at a glance: a 20-by-10-metre rectangle, split into equal halves, with service boxes marked near the net. No geometry degree required.

How high is the net and court space?

The net is 10 metres long. It measures 0.88 metres high at the centre and 0.92 metres at the ends, with the tolerances set out in the FIP rules. The rulebook also sets a minimum unobstructed clear height of 6 metres throughout the court. For new facilities, it suggests 8 metres. [1]

The court is enclosed. The LTA’s padel FAQ describes the rebound walls as glass and wired mesh. [2] These figures explain the standard layout; they are not a guarantee that a particular venue meets every rule. For official dimensions and requirements, check the FIP rulebook.

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