Kalmar Padel Market — Supply, Demand & Competition

As of November 2026, Padelnomics counts 3 padel clubs in Kalmar, Sweden, or 41.7 padel courts per 100,000 residents, in a city of about 38,000 residents. Its Padelnomics Score, our rating of the opportunity for a new club, is 71 out of 100. Source: Padelnomics, from booking platforms, public map data and official population statistics.

Venues
3
Courts/100K
41.7
Population
38K
padelnomics Score
71/100
Key takeaway: Kalmar is an underserved market with strong potential. At 41.7 courts per 100K residents, the padelnomics Score of 71/100 points to meaningful supply gaps.

Kalmar currently has 3 padel venues with 16 courts serving 38K residents. The padelnomics Score of 71/100 captures the city's investment potential in a single metric. This analysis breaks down how supply, demand, and competition interact in Kalmar.

Supply Analysis

Kalmar has 3 venues and 16 courts — translating to 7.8 venues and 41.7 courts per 100K residents.

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

Metric Value
Venues 3
Courts 16
Venues per 100K residents 7.8
Courts per 100K residents 41.7
Nearest padel court 4.6 km
Data confidence 100%

Demand Signals

The true strength of padel demand in Kalmar 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 71/100 is the compact read on the demand–supply balance.

Competition Landscape

Within about 15 km of Kalmar, there are 7 padel venues with 28 courts serving a catchment population of 55K (12.7 venues / 50.9 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 0 tennis courts within 25 km. Fewer tennis courts may indicate lower racquet-sport tradition. Padel needs to be positioned more strongly as a standalone sport here.

Revenue Potential

Revenue potential for a padel facility in Kalmar 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 Kalmar?

Kalmar has 3 padel venues with 16 courts serving 38K residents. That translates to 41.7 courts per 100,000 people. Within the catchment area of about 15 km, there are 7 venues with 28 courts.

How competitive is the padel market in Kalmar?

The market is densely served: 7.8 venues per 100K residents point to a saturated market. The catchment area has 12.7 venues per 100K.

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

Revenue potential per court in Kalmar 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 Kalmar?

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

With a padelnomics Score of 71/100, Kalmar 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: Kalmar investment analysis · Kalmar court prices · Sweden market overview