Gent Padel Market — Supply, Demand & Competition

As of November 2026, Padelnomics counts 5 padel clubs in Gent, Belgium, or 12.8 padel courts per 100,000 residents, in a city of about 265,000 residents. Its Padelnomics Score, our rating of the opportunity for a new club, is 83 out of 100. Source: Padelnomics, from booking platforms, public map data and official population statistics.

Venues
5
Courts/100K
12.8
Population
265K
padelnomics Score
83/100
Key takeaway: Gent is an underserved market with strong potential. At 12.8 courts per 100K residents, the padelnomics Score of 83/100 points to meaningful supply gaps.

Gent currently has 5 padel venues with 34 courts serving 265K residents. The padelnomics Score of 83/100 captures the city's investment potential in a single metric. This analysis breaks down how supply, demand, and competition interact in Gent.

Supply Analysis

Gent has 5 venues and 34 courts — translating to 1.9 venues and 12.8 courts per 100K residents.

Supply is moderate: there is proven demand and an established player base, but still room for new venues — especially in underserved parts of the city.

Metric Value
Venues 5
Courts 34
Venues per 100K residents 1.9
Courts per 100K residents 12.8
Nearest padel court 2.2 km
Data confidence 100%

Demand Signals

The true strength of padel demand in Gent 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 83/100 is the compact read on the demand–supply balance.

Competition Landscape

Within about 15 km of Gent, there are 10 padel venues with 54 courts serving a catchment population of 690K (1.4 venues / 7.8 courts per 100K).

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

Tennis infrastructure as a signal: There are 268 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 Gent 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 Gent?

Gent has 5 padel venues with 34 courts serving 265K residents. That translates to 12.8 courts per 100,000 people. Within the catchment area of about 15 km, there are 10 venues with 54 courts.

How competitive is the padel market in Gent?

Moderate competition: 1.9 venues per 100K indicate a market with room to grow. Well-positioned new venues can compete effectively.

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

Revenue potential per court in Gent 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 Gent?

Padel court prices in Gent 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 Gent still a good market for new padel facilities?

With a padelnomics Score of 83/100, Gent is among the most promising locations. Meaningful supply gaps and strong demand support new facilities. Model your scenario in the financial planner.

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See also: Gent investment analysis · Gent court prices · Belgium market overview