Charleroi Padel Market — Supply, Demand & Competition

Venues
6
Courts/100K
18.5
Population
200K
padelnomics Score
61/100
Key takeaway: Charleroi is in a growth phase. 18.5 courts per 100K and a padelnomics Score of 61/100 indicate a maturing market with room for well-positioned new entrants.

Charleroi currently has 6 padel venues with 37 courts serving 200K residents. The padelnomics Score of 61/100 captures the city's investment potential in a single metric. This analysis breaks down how supply, demand, and competition interact in Charleroi.

Supply Analysis

Charleroi has 6 venues and 37 courts — translating to 3.0 venues and 18.5 courts per 100K residents.

Venue density is high: Charleroi is among the best-served padel locations. The market is largely saturated — new entrants need a clear differentiation strategy to compete.

Metric Value
Venues 6
Courts 37
Venues per 100K residents 3.0
Courts per 100K residents 18.5
Nearest padel court 0.2 km
Data confidence 100%

Demand Signals

The true strength of padel demand in Charleroi only surfaces in live booking and occupancy data — which venues run hot at which prices, where the market pays a meaningful peak premium, and which slots are structurally empty. These live indicators — median occupancy across all tracked venues, peak/off-peak price spreads, and how both shift month over month — are part of Padelnomics Research. On the public surface the padelnomics Score of 61/100 is the compact read on the demand–supply balance.

Competition Landscape

Within about 15 km of Charleroi, there are 13 padel venues with 65 courts serving a catchment population of 735K (1.8 venues / 8.8 courts per 100K).

Catchment coverage is moderate. Venues in Charleroi compete not just with each other but with surrounding locations — a differentiated positioning pays off.

Tennis infrastructure as a signal: There are 1072 tennis courts within 25 km. A strong tennis base signals high racquet-sport affinity — a pool of potential padel converts who already know the crossover or can be reached through combined offerings.

Revenue Potential

Revenue potential for a padel facility in Charleroi sits directly on the realised hourly rates and the booked occupancy across the year — figures that come from live market data, not assumptions. Per-court revenue estimates, comparison benchmarks against nearby venues, and the sensitivity to price and occupancy swings are part of Padelnomics Research. For a financial model with your own assumptions — court count, build costs, pricing strategy, occupancy scenarios — use the financial planner.

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FAQ

How big is the padel market in Charleroi?

Charleroi has 6 padel venues with 37 courts serving 200K residents. That translates to 18.5 courts per 100,000 people. Within the catchment area of about 15 km, there are 13 venues with 65 courts.

How competitive is the padel market in Charleroi?

The market is densely served: 3.0 venues per 100K residents point to a saturated market. The catchment area has 1.8 venues per 100K.

What is the revenue potential for a padel facility in Charleroi?

Revenue potential per court in Charleroi sits on current hourly rates and booked occupancy. Concrete estimates with market benchmarks are part of Padelnomics Research; use the financial planner to model your own assumptions for price, occupancy, and court count.

What are padel court prices in Charleroi?

Padel court prices in Charleroi vary between indoor and outdoor facilities and between peak and off-peak hours. City- and venue-level pricing benchmarks — median peak and off-peak rates, P25–P75 spreads — are part of Padelnomics Research.

Is Charleroi still a good market for new padel facilities?

A score of 61/100 reflects solid potential. The market has room for well-positioned new entrants — site selection and facility concept are key. Model your scenario in the financial planner.

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