Padel Court Size: Official UK Dimensions

Quick answer: A standard padel court is 20 metres long and 10 metres wide, with 3m glass walls. Dedicated singles courts are 6 metres wide. Those are the dimensions used at UK clubs.

A standard padel court is 20 metres long and 10 metres wide. The walls are part of the playing area, which is why the sport feels contained compared with tennis.

Below are the dimensions used at UK clubs, how singles courts differ, and what you need if you're planning a build.

Official doubles court dimensions

These figures follow International Padel Federation standards. A tennis club add-on in Surrey and a purpose-built centre in Leeds use the same court size.

Wall and fence heights

Back walls are usually 3m of tempered glass, with roughly 1m of mesh above. Side walls blend glass (towards the back) and mesh (towards the net).

That mix matters for gameplay. Glass gives predictable rebounds. Mesh on the upper sides produces trickier angles, especially on lobs. If you're learning the sport, read how cage rebounds work before your first match.

Net height

The net sits lower than tennis:

• 88cm at the centre
• 92cm at the posts

The lower centre height keeps rallies going and makes underarm serves easier to return.

Padel vs tennis court size

On paper the size difference looks modest. The walls change everything. You run less dead space, and beginners reach more shots. That's a core reason padel feels easier than tennis when you're starting out.

Singles court dimensions

Dedicated singles courts exist but are uncommon in the UK. Where installed, they are typically 20m long × 6m wide. Most clubs only have full-width courts, so recreational singles uses the 10m width with two players covering the lot.

Space needed to build a court

The playing surface is 200m², but you need margin around it for safety and access. Installers usually allow:

• ~24m total length
• ~14m total width
• 7m minimum ceiling height for indoor builds

Ground conditions drive cost more than the frame itself. Poor drainage or sloping land can add tens of thousands to a UK project. See padel court build costs for a full breakdown.

Why the size works for beginners

The court is big enough for four players to spread out, small enough that you're rarely sprinting from tramline to tramline. Walls extend rallies, so you spend more time hitting and less time fetching balls.

If you're booking your first session, pair this with the beginner rules guide and search padel courts near you by postcode.