Padel in Portugal — Market Overview 2026
Published 2026-03-06 · Padelnomics Research
Padel in Portugal — Market Overview
Portugal, as of November 2026: Padelnomics counts 181 padel clubs in 110 cities,with 723 courts counted at 171 of them. The median club whose bookings we can read had 39% of its court hours booked over the last 30 days. Source: Padelnomics, from booking platforms, public map data and federation directories; free to cite under CC BY 4.0.
This overview covers 181 tracked venues across 110 cities in Portugal, scored by the padelnomics Score (country average: 59.3/100). Below: top cities ranked by investment potential, and links to each city's detailed analysis.
Market Landscape
Padel is growing rapidly across Portugal. The true venue count is likely higher, as independent clubs without public pricing are not always captured.
A mid-range score signals a growth phase: demand is proven, venue infrastructure is building, and well-positioned locations still offer opportunities for new entrants.
Key facts
How many padel clubs are there in Portugal? 181 clubs across 110 cities, 172 of them on our map with a coordinate and a court count.
How many courts? 723 counted courts at 171 clubs; one court for every 4,933 residents in the cities we track.
Can you book online? 94% of the clubs list their courts on a booking platform we read.
How full are the courts? Median occupancy 39% across 159 of 166 clubs whose bookings we can read, as of 2026-11-09. 6 more clubs had almost no bookings there in the last 30 days (under 3 %). We leave them out, because to us a quiet club looks the same as one that sells its courts elsewhere.
What do the clubs take? 2,603,601 EUR in the last thirty days, summed over the 151 measured clubs. Nothing is estimated for the rest.
How big the clubs are
Clubs by court count, for the 172 clubs on our map with a known court count.
Courts per club
Where clubs offer court time
94% of the clubs we know in Portugal list their courts on a booking platform we read; the rest take bookings by phone, on their own site, or not publicly at all. Only a club that actually sells there can be measured, and only for those clubs do occupancy and takings appear on this page.
The last 28 days
Takings across the 145 clubs priced in both windows moved +2.0% against the 28 days before; occupancy moved +0.4 pp.
The biggest riser, and the move city by city, are on the Insights home.
Top Cities in Portugal
Cities are ranked by padelnomics Score — evaluating investment potential based on supply gaps, catchment reach, market maturity, and sports culture. Higher-scoring cities generally offer the strongest conditions for new facilities.
Each city page includes a market analysis with Padelnomics Score and a pre-configured financial planner seeded with local market data. Detailed pricing, occupancy, and competitor data are part of Padelnomics Research.
Build Your Business Plan for Portugal
Every city has a different cost structure, competitive landscape, and customer base. The Padelnomics financial planner lets you model a padel center with real local market data as defaults — then adjust every assumption to match your specific site. From construction costs and court count to revenue projections and payback period, get a data-driven view of your investment before committing capital.
FAQ
How many padel courts are there in Portugal?
We currently track 181 padel venues across 110 cities in Portugal — and we know the court number for 171 of them (94%), which together hold 723 counted courts. As of 2026-11-09. The actual total may be higher as independent clubs without public pricing are not always captured.
Which city in Portugal is best for a padel center?
Our top-ranked city by padelnomics Score is Porto. The score evaluates investment potential based on supply gaps, catchment reach, market maturity, and sports culture. However, the best city for you depends on land availability, local competition, and your target customer profile. Use the financial planner to model different locations side by side.
What are typical padel court prices in Portugal?
Prices vary significantly by city, facility type (indoor vs outdoor), and time of day (peak vs off-peak). City- and venue-level pricing benchmarks — median rates, P25–P75 spreads, and occupancy data — are part of Padelnomics Research.
How fast is padel growing in Portugal?
Padel is one of the fastest-growing racquet sports in Europe. With 181 venues tracked across 110 cities, Portugal shows clear growth momentum with rising demand and new venues opening. The sport benefits from a low barrier to entry, high enjoyment factor, and strong word-of-mouth growth among players.
Which cities have the best data coverage?
Cities with higher padelnomics Scores (like Porto) are typically the strongest economic locations with the densest venue footprint. Browse our Portugal market overview to see all cities ranked by score.
Top venues by occupancy
| Venue | Courts | Occupancy (30d) | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ████████████ Padel | 6 | ██% | ██ EUR |
| █████████ Sports | 4 | ██% | ██ EUR |
| ███████ Club | 8 | ██% | ██ EUR |