Maia Padel Market — Supply, Demand & Competition

As of November 2026, Padelnomics counts 7 padel clubs in Maia, Portugal, or 71.4 padel courts per 100,000 residents, in a city of about 36,000 residents. Its Padelnomics Score, our rating of the opportunity for a new club, is 82 out of 100. Source: Padelnomics, from booking platforms, public map data and official population statistics.

Venues
7
Courts/100K
71.4
Population
36K
padelnomics Score
82/100
Key takeaway: Maia is an underserved market with strong potential. At 71.4 courts per 100K residents, the padelnomics Score of 82/100 points to meaningful supply gaps.

Maia currently has 7 padel venues with 26 courts serving 36K residents. The padelnomics Score of 82/100 captures the city's investment potential in a single metric. This analysis breaks down how supply, demand, and competition interact in Maia.

Supply Analysis

Maia has 7 venues and 26 courts — translating to 19.2 venues and 71.4 courts per 100K residents.

Venue density is high: Maia is among the best-served padel locations. The market is largely saturated — new entrants need a clear differentiation strategy to compete.

Metric Value
Venues 7
Courts 26
Venues per 100K residents 19.2
Courts per 100K residents 71.4
Nearest padel court 0.6 km
Data confidence 100%

Demand Signals

The true strength of padel demand in Maia 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 82/100 is the compact read on the demand–supply balance.

Competition Landscape

Within about 15 km of Maia, there are 40 padel venues with 204 courts serving a catchment population of 1.3M (3.1 venues / 15.8 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 409 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 Maia 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 Maia?

Maia has 7 padel venues with 26 courts serving 36K residents. That translates to 71.4 courts per 100,000 people. Within the catchment area of about 15 km, there are 40 venues with 204 courts.

How competitive is the padel market in Maia?

The market is densely served: 19.2 venues per 100K residents point to a saturated market. The catchment area has 3.1 venues per 100K.

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

Revenue potential per court in Maia 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 Maia?

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

With a padelnomics Score of 82/100, Maia 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: Maia investment analysis · Maia court prices · Portugal market overview