Alicante (Alacant) Padel Market — Supply, Demand & Competition 2026
Published 2026-05-20 · Padelnomics Research
Alicante (Alacant) Padel Market — Supply, Demand & Competition
Alicante (Alacant) currently has 17 padel venues with 86 courts serving 349K residents. The padelnomics Score of 34/100 captures the city's investment potential in a single metric. This analysis breaks down how supply, demand, and competition interact in Alicante (Alacant).
Supply Analysis
Alicante (Alacant) has 17 venues and 86 courts — translating to 4.9 venues and 24.6 courts per 100K residents.
Venue density is high: Alicante (Alacant) is among the best-served padel locations. The market is largely saturated — new entrants need a clear differentiation strategy to compete.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Venues | 17 |
| Courts | 86 |
| Venues per 100K residents | 4.9 |
| Courts per 100K residents | 24.6 |
| Nearest padel court | 0.4 km |
| Data confidence | 100% |
Demand Signals
The true strength of padel demand in Alicante (Alacant) 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 34/100 is the compact read on the demand–supply balance.
Competition Landscape
Within 25 km of Alicante (Alacant), there are 171 padel venues with 1005 courts serving a catchment population of 518K (33.0 venues / 193.9 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 1554 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 Alicante (Alacant) 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.
Related Analyses
- Alicante (Alacant) investment analysis — Full financial model with costs, revenue, and returns
- Padel court prices in Alicante (Alacant) — Detailed pricing breakdown with peak/off-peak comparison
- Spain market overview — All cities compared
FAQ
How big is the padel market in Alicante (Alacant)?
Alicante (Alacant) has 17 padel venues with 86 courts serving 349K residents. That translates to 24.6 courts per 100,000 people. Within the 25 km catchment area, there are 171 venues with 1005 courts.
How competitive is the padel market in Alicante (Alacant)?
The market is densely served: 4.9 venues per 100K residents point to a saturated market. The catchment area has 33.0 venues per 100K.
What is the revenue potential for a padel facility in Alicante (Alacant)?
Revenue potential per court in Alicante (Alacant) 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 Alicante (Alacant)?
Padel court prices in Alicante (Alacant) 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 Alicante (Alacant) still a good market for new padel facilities?
At 34/100, 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: Alicante (Alacant) investment analysis · Alicante (Alacant) court prices · Spain market overview
Venues tracked here
| Venue | Courts | Occupancy (30d) | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ████████████ Padel | 6 | ██% | ██ EUR |
| █████████ Sports | 4 | ██% | ██ EUR |
| ███████ Club | 8 | ██% | ██ EUR |