Cagliari Padel Market — Supply, Demand & Competition 2026
Published 2026-05-20 · Padelnomics Research
Cagliari Padel Market — Supply, Demand & Competition
Cagliari currently has 24 padel venues with 92 courts serving 149K residents. The padelnomics Score of 28/100 captures the city's investment potential in a single metric. This analysis breaks down how supply, demand, and competition interact in Cagliari.
Supply Analysis
Cagliari has 24 venues and 92 courts — translating to 16.1 venues and 61.6 courts per 100K residents.
Venue density is high: Cagliari is among the best-served padel locations. The market is largely saturated — new entrants need a clear differentiation strategy to compete.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Venues | 24 |
| Courts | 92 |
| Venues per 100K residents | 16.1 |
| Courts per 100K residents | 61.6 |
| Nearest padel court | 0.8 km |
| Data confidence | 100% |
Demand Signals
The true strength of padel demand in Cagliari 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 28/100 is the compact read on the demand–supply balance.
Competition Landscape
Within about 15 km of Cagliari, there are 50 padel venues with 160 courts serving a catchment population of 365K (13.7 venues / 43.9 courts per 100K).
The catchment area is densely served — competition extends well beyond city limits. Site selection and accessibility become critical factors.
Tennis infrastructure as a signal: There are 0 tennis courts within 25 km. Fewer tennis courts may indicate lower racquet-sport tradition. Padel needs to be positioned more strongly as a standalone sport here.
Revenue Potential
Revenue potential for a padel facility in Cagliari 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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- Cagliari investment analysis — Full financial model with costs, revenue, and returns
- Padel court prices in Cagliari — Detailed pricing breakdown with peak/off-peak comparison
- Italy market overview — All cities compared
FAQ
How big is the padel market in Cagliari?
Cagliari has 24 padel venues with 92 courts serving 149K residents. That translates to 61.6 courts per 100,000 people. Within the catchment area of about 15 km, there are 50 venues with 160 courts.
How competitive is the padel market in Cagliari?
The market is densely served: 16.1 venues per 100K residents point to a saturated market. The catchment area has 13.7 venues per 100K.
What is the revenue potential for a padel facility in Cagliari?
Revenue potential per court in Cagliari 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 Cagliari?
Padel court prices in Cagliari 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 Cagliari still a good market for new padel facilities?
At 28/100, the market is comparatively saturated. New facilities need a clear differentiation strategy — through location, quality, or ancillary offerings. Model your scenario in the financial planner.
See also: Cagliari investment analysis · Cagliari court prices · Italy market overview
Venues tracked here
| Venue | Courts | Occupancy (30d) | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ████████████ Padel | 6 | ██% | ██ EUR |
| █████████ Sports | 4 | ██% | ██ EUR |
| ███████ Club | 8 | ██% | ██ EUR |