Is Caborca Worth Building a Padel Center In?

As of November 2026, Padelnomics counts one padel club in Caborca, Mexico, or 3.3 padel courts per 100,000 residents, in a city of about 60,000 residents. Its Padelnomics Score, our rating of the opportunity for a new club, is 42 out of 100. Source: Padelnomics, from booking platforms, public map data and official population statistics.

Padel Venues
1
padelnomics Score
42.0/100
Courts/100K
3.3
Population
60K
Key takeaway: Caborca offers solid ground for a padel investment — the market is growing but not saturated, and the right concept in the right location can capture real demand.

With the right setup, yes — Caborca scores padelnomics Score 42.0/100, indicating solid potential with careful site selection. This page breaks down what a padel investment in Caborca costs, what it returns, and how the local market compares — with a financial model you can adjust to your scenario.

The question that matters: given current pricing, occupancy, and build costs, what does a padel investment in Caborca actually return? The financial model below uses the national court prices and occupancy for Mexico and the country's build costs; the figures measured in Caborca itself are in Research.

What Does a Padel Investment Cost in Caborca?

On national figures for Mexico, here is what a padel center investment in Caborca looks like:

Caborca, MX Investment Breakdown
Item Amount Detail
Padel Courts MXN 1,080,000 2×dbl + 0×sgl
Shipping MXN 65,200
Floor Preparation MXN 260,000
HVAC Upgrade MXN 440,000
Lighting Upgrade MXN 220,000
Fit-Out & Reception MXN 860,000
Permits & Compliance MXN 260,000
Equipment MXN 56,540
Working Capital MXN 320,000
Miscellaneous MXN 130,000
Contingency (10%) MXN 369,174
Total CAPEX MXN 4,060,914
Per Court MXN 2,030,457
Per m² MXN 5,488
LTV 0%
Equity MXN 4,060,914
Loan MXN 0
Total MXN 4,060,914

Construction costs vary significantly depending on whether you build an indoor or outdoor facility. Indoor halls in Mexico 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 Caborca

Caborca, MX Revenue & Operating Costs

Revenue Model

Weighted Rate MXN 440/hr
Utilization Target 25%
Booked Hours/mo 232

Monthly OPEX

Item Monthly Detail
Rent MXN 66,600 740m² × MXN 90/m²
Insurance MXN 6,500
Electricity MXN 13,000
Heating MXN 8,500
Water MXN 2,500
Maintenance MXN 6,500
Cleaning MXN 6,500
Marketing / Software / Misc MXN 7,500
Staff MXN 44,000 2 × MXN 22000
Total Monthly OPEX MXN 161,600

Monthly Summary

Gross Revenue MXN 140,168
Booking Fees −MXN 10,208
Net Revenue MXN 129,960
Operating Costs −MXN 161,600
EBITDA −MXN 31,640
Debt Service MXN 0
Net Cash Flow −MXN 31,640

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. Per-venue median hourly rates, booked occupancy over time, and the spread across facilities are part of Padelnomics Research — the inputs above are calibrated from that data.

Financial Returns

Caborca, MX Returns & Financing

Return Metrics

IRR (5yr) 1,000.0%
MOIC −1.20x
Payback N/A
Cash-on-Cash −9.7%
Yield on Cost −10.1%
EBITDA Margin −24%

Exit Analysis

Exit Value (6.0x EBITDA) −MXN 2,465,861
Remaining Loan MXN 0
Net Exit −MXN 2,465,861

Financing

Loan Amount MXN 0
Rate / Term 5.0% / 10yr
Monthly Payment MXN 0

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 use national figures for Mexico. Adjust the assumptions in the planner to model your specific scenario.

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Market Context

At 3.3 courts per 100K residents, Caborca has moderate padel coverage. There is proven demand, but room for new facilities — particularly in underserved areas of the city or with a differentiated offering.

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.

Caborca Market Overview

Metric Value
Courts 2
Courts per 100K residents 3.3
Venues 1
Venues per 100K residents 1.7
padelnomics Score 42.0/100
Data Confidence 100%

FAQ

Is Caborca a good location for a padel center?

Caborca scores 42.0/100 on the padelnomics Score, which evaluates investment potential based on supply gaps, catchment reach, market maturity, and sports culture. A mid-range score means solid potential — the market has room, but requires careful site selection. Use the Padelnomics planner to model your specific assumptions.

What is the return on investment for a padel center in Caborca?

ROI depends on build cost, court count, pricing, and occupancy assumptions. The defaults in the model above are calibrated from current market and booking data for Caborca; the specific city- and venue-level inputs (median rates, per-venue occupancy, price trends) are part of Padelnomics Research. Adjust the inputs in the planner to see how your scenario compares.

How much does it cost to build a padel center in Caborca?

Total investment depends on venue type (indoor vs outdoor), land costs, and local construction standards in Mexico. Typical benchmarks: an indoor court costs around MXN 540,000 for court equipment plus building and fit-out; outdoor courts are significantly cheaper. Use the financial planner for a detailed Caborca cost breakdown.

How many padel courts are there in Caborca?

Caborca has 2 padel courts across 1 venues. With a population of 60K, that translates to 3.3 courts per 100,000 residents.

What are typical padel court rental prices in Caborca?

Padel prices in Caborca vary between peak and off-peak hours, indoor vs outdoor facilities, and facility quality. City- and venue-level medians, P25–P75 spreads, and occupancy rates are part of Padelnomics Research — the inputs in the financial model above are calibrated from that data.

How does Caborca compare to other Mexico cities?

Caborca's padelnomics Score of 42.0/100 reflects its investment potential among tracked Mexico cities. See the Mexico market overview for a full comparison across cities.

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