Padel is one of the fastest-growing racket sports in the world, combining elements of Tennis, Squash and Pickleball. A big part of its appeal is that it’s played on a smaller, enclosed court, which makes rallies longer and gameplay more dynamic. If you’re new to the sport or considering building a court, it’s important to know the official dimensions that all courts must follow.

Standard Padel Court Dimensions

According to the International Padel Federation (FIP), the standard court size for doubles is:

• Length: 20 metres
• Width: 10 metres
• Total area: 200 square metres
• Minimum ceiling height: 6 metres (nothing should obstruct play)

This size ensures fair play and is consistent worldwide, whether at clubs, competitions, or professional tournaments.

Padel Court Layout

The padel court is divided into equal halves by a central net:

• Net height: 0.88 metres at the centre, rising to 0.92 metres at the posts.
• Each half of the court contains two service boxes, created by a centre line and service line, similar to tennis.
• Entry points (openings in the side walls) are included for players to enter and exit during play.

Wall and Fence Dimensions

One of padel’s unique features is the use of glass and metal walls, which the ball can rebound off during rallies.

• Back walls: 3 metres high (often with an additional 1 metre of mesh fencing on top, making 4 metres total).
• Side walls: Step-like structure — 3 metres high near the back, rising to 4 metres along the central section.
• Fencing: Metal mesh surrounds the rest of the court to keep the ball in play.

These walls are not just boundaries but an active part of the game, creating padel’s distinctive style of play.

Although most padel is played in doubles, there is also a singles version with a narrower court:

• Length: 20 metres
• Width: 6 metres
• Total area: 120 square metres

Singles courts are less common but are used in smaller clubs, for training, or where space is limited.

Padel Court Dimensions – Comparison with Other Courts

To put the size into perspective:

• A tennis doubles court is 23.77m long and 10.97m wide — noticeably larger than padel.
• A squash court is 9.75m long and 6.4m wide, making it shorter but similar in width to a singles padel court.

This compact size makes padel courts easier to build and more accessible for clubs, while also encouraging faster, more exciting rallies.

Conclusion

A standard padel court measures 20m x 10m for doubles or 20m x 6m for singles, with 3–4m high glass and mesh walls. These dimensions are consistent worldwide, ensuring fair competition and the same playing experience everywhere.

The smaller court size compared to tennis is one of the reasons Padel has become so popular – it’s more accessible, easier to build, and creates fast-paced action that keeps players hooked.