Padel in Surabaya — Investment Costs & Market Analysis 2026
Published 2026-03-01 · Padelnomics Research
Is Surabaya Worth Building a Padel Center In?
Surabaya has a padelnomics Score of 72.7/100 — the score evaluates investment potential based on supply gaps, catchment reach, market maturity, and sports culture. This places Surabaya among the most promising locations in ID. The city currently has 1 padel venues serving a population of 2.9M residents — a density of 0.0 venues per 100,000 people.
The question that matters: given current pricing, occupancy, and build costs, what does a padel investment in Surabaya actually return? The financial model below works with real local market data.
What Does a Padel Investment Cost in Surabaya?
Based on current market data for Surabaya, here is what a padel center investment looks like:
Construction costs vary significantly depending on whether you build an indoor or outdoor facility. Indoor halls in ID run considerably higher — structural build, ventilation, and lighting drive the cost. Outdoor courts are cheaper to construct but limit your operating season and revenue potential. The number of courts is the single biggest lever on total investment: each additional court lowers the per-court cost, but increases your total capital at risk.
Revenue Potential in Surabaya
Revenue depends on three factors: court rental pricing, occupancy rates, and ancillary income (coaching, retail, food & beverage). Utilisation swings sharply by time of day and season — evenings and weekends tend to run at or near capacity, while weekday mornings and afternoons have idle courts.
Financial Returns
The return metrics above show how quickly your investment pays back and what long-term return you can expect. IRR (Internal Rate of Return) is the key metric — it accounts for the time value of money and lets you compare against alternative investments like real estate or equities. A payback period under 5 years is considered solid in the padel industry. These numbers are based on current Surabaya market data. Adjust the assumptions in the planner to model your specific scenario.
Market Context
Surabaya has a low padel density of 0.0 venues per 100K residents. This means less competition and potential first-mover advantage — but also less validated demand data. The rapid growth of padel across ID suggests significant development potential.
Padel is growing rapidly across Europe — many markets are seeing venue counts double within a few years. The sport's relatively low barriers to entry (less space than tennis, faster learning curve for players) continue to drive expansion.
Surabaya Padel Pricing
Court rental rates in Surabaya based on Playtomic availability data:
| Rate Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Peak hours | No data |
| Off-peak hours | No data |
| Average hourly rate | No data |
| Estimated occupancy | No data |
For a detailed pricing breakdown with price ranges and venue comparisons, see the Surabaya court prices page.
Surabaya Market Overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Venues | 1 |
| Venues per 100K residents | 0.0 |
| padelnomics Score | 72.7/100 |
| Data Confidence | 100% |
FAQ
Is Surabaya a good location for a padel center?
Surabaya scores 72.7/100 on the padelnomics Score, which evaluates investment potential based on supply gaps, catchment reach, market maturity, and sports culture. A score above 65 signals strong investment potential: meaningful catchment area, supply gaps, and a sports-oriented population. Use the Padelnomics planner to model your specific assumptions.
What is the return on investment for a padel center in Surabaya?
ROI depends on your build cost, court count, pricing, and occupancy assumptions. The financial model above uses real Surabaya market data as defaults — peak rate estimated from regional benchmarks, estimated occupancy based on country averages. Adjust the inputs in the planner to see how your scenario compares.
How much does it cost to build a padel center in Surabaya?
Total investment depends on venue type (indoor vs outdoor), land costs, and local construction standards in ID. The capex model above breaks down the key cost drivers for a typical Surabaya build based on current market assumptions.
How many padel courts are there in Surabaya?
Surabaya has 1 padel venues. With a population of 2.9M, that translates to 0.0 venues per 100,000 residents.
What are typical padel court rental prices in Surabaya?
Pricing data from Playtomic is not yet available for Surabaya. The financial model uses ID-wide benchmarks as a proxy.
How does Surabaya compare to other ID cities?
Surabaya's padelnomics Score of 72.7/100 reflects its investment potential among tracked ID cities. See the ID market overview for a full comparison across cities.
More ID padel markets: ID overview