Padel in Lupeni — Market Opportunity

Population
30K
padelnomics Score
90/100
Nearest Court
0km
Catchment
138K
Key takeaway: Lupeni is a prime opportunity — zero local competition, a meaningful catchment population, and demand signals that justify a first-mover investment.

Market Opportunity

Lupeni currently has no padel venue. The nearest court is 0 km away. With a padelnomics Score of 90/100 and 30K residents, this page breaks down the location profile, supply gap, and investment ranges for a padel project here.

The catchment area (about 15 km radius) has 138K residents, so the real market potential extends well beyond the municipal boundary. There is currently no padel venue at all in this catchment. The 24 tennis courts within 25 km point to an established racquet sport culture — tennis players are typically the fastest adopters of padel.

Location Profile

Lupeni is located in Romania with a population of 30K. With 24 tennis courts in a 25 km radius, there is existing racquet sport infrastructure — padel ventures in such areas benefit from a sports-oriented demographic that sees padel as a complement or alternative to tennis.

Our data confidence for Lupeni is 50%. The score incorporates population data, venue density, and distance to the nearest existing court.

Investment Snapshot

A padel project in Lupeni typically falls within these ranges:

  • CAPEX (4 courts, indoor): EUR 500,000–900,000 depending on construction method, land situation, and fit-out
  • CAPEX (2 courts, outdoor): EUR 120,000–250,000 as a lean entry point
  • Nearest existing venue: 0 km away
  • Supply gap: Severely underserved — 0.0 venues per 100K residents in catchment

Use the financial planner to adjust court count, construction costs, pricing, and occupancy to your specific situation and model different scenarios.

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FAQ

Is there a padel court in Lupeni?

No — Lupeni currently has no padel venue. The nearest court is 0 km away. There is also no venue within about 15 km.

Is Lupeni a good place for a padel facility?

The padelnomics Score of 90/100 evaluates investment potential based on population, supply gaps, accessibility, and sports culture. A score above 65 signals strong potential — Lupeni ranks among the most attractive greenfield locations. Use the financial planner to model your specific scenario.

How many people live near Lupeni?

The catchment of about 15 km around Lupeni has 138K residents. This catchment defines the real market potential — padel players typically travel up to 20–30 minutes to reach a venue. There is currently no padel venue in this area.

How much does it cost to build a padel facility?

Costs depend heavily on court count, construction type, and location. As a rough guide: 2 outdoor courts run EUR 120,000–250,000, while 4 indoor courts cost EUR 500,000–900,000. Use the financial planner to build a detailed financial model for Lupeni — including construction costs, operating expenses, and revenue projections.

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See also: Romania market overview