Is Chur Worth Building a Padel Center In?

As of November 2026, Padelnomics counts one padel club in Chur, Switzerland, or 8.5 padel courts per 100,000 residents, in a city of about 35,000 residents. Its Padelnomics Score, our rating of the opportunity for a new club, is 18 out of 100. Source: Padelnomics, from booking platforms, public map data and official population statistics.

Padel Venues
1
padelnomics Score
18.0/100
Courts/100K
8.5
Population
35K
Key takeaway: Chur's padel market is well-supplied — a profitable new venue here needs a clear edge in location, facility quality, or ancillary services.

It depends on your concept — Chur scores padelnomics Score 18.0/100. The market is comparatively well-served, but differentiation through location and quality can pay off. This page breaks down what a padel investment in Chur costs, what it returns, and how the local market compares — with a financial model you can adjust to your scenario.

The question that matters: given current pricing, occupancy, and build costs, what does a padel investment in Chur actually return? The financial model below uses the national court prices and occupancy for Switzerland and the country's build costs; the figures measured in Chur itself are in Research.

What Does a Padel Investment Cost in Chur?

On national figures for Switzerland, here is what a padel center investment in Chur looks like:

Chur, CH Investment Breakdown
Item Amount Detail
Padel Courts CHF 70,500 3×dbl + 0×sgl
Shipping CHF 5,640
Floor Preparation CHF 11,500
HVAC Upgrade CHF 19,500
Lighting Upgrade CHF 9,500
Fit-Out & Reception CHF 38,500
Permits & Compliance CHF 21,000
Equipment CHF 2,726
Working Capital CHF 14,500
Miscellaneous CHF 5,640
Contingency (10%) CHF 19,901
Total CAPEX CHF 218,907
Per Court CHF 72,969
Per m² CHF 217
LTV 0%
Equity CHF 218,907
Loan CHF 0
Total CHF 218,907

Construction costs vary significantly depending on whether you build an indoor or outdoor facility. Indoor halls in Switzerland run considerably higher — structural build, ventilation, and lighting drive the cost. Outdoor courts are cheaper to construct but limit your operating season and revenue potential. The number of courts is the single biggest lever on total investment: each additional court lowers the per-court cost, but increases your total capital at risk.

Revenue Potential in Chur

Chur, CH Revenue & Operating Costs

Revenue Model

Weighted Rate CHF 45/hr
Utilization Target 30%
Booked Hours/mo 418

Monthly OPEX

Item Monthly Detail
Rent CHF 7,070 1010m² × CHF 7/m²
Insurance CHF 500
Electricity CHF 560
Heating CHF 380
Water CHF 220
Maintenance CHF 520
Cleaning CHF 520
Marketing / Software / Misc CHF 600
Staff CHF 2,850 3 × CHF 950
Total Monthly OPEX CHF 13,220

Monthly Summary

Gross Revenue CHF 21,841
Booking Fees −CHF 1,888
Net Revenue CHF 19,953
Operating Costs −CHF 13,220
EBITDA CHF 6,733
Debt Service CHF 0
Net Cash Flow CHF 6,733

Revenue depends on three factors: court rental pricing, occupancy rates, and ancillary income (coaching, retail, food & beverage). Utilisation swings sharply by time of day and season — evenings and weekends tend to run at or near capacity, while weekday mornings and afternoons have idle courts. Per-venue median hourly rates, booked occupancy over time, and the spread across facilities are part of Padelnomics Research — the inputs above are calibrated from that data.

Financial Returns

Chur, CH Returns & Financing

Return Metrics

IRR (5yr) 39.8%
MOIC 4.01x
Payback 40 months
Cash-on-Cash 38.4%
Yield on Cost 40.0%
EBITDA Margin 34%

Exit Analysis

Exit Value (6.0x EBITDA) CHF 524,758
Remaining Loan CHF 0
Net Exit CHF 524,758

Financing

Loan Amount CHF 0
Rate / Term 5.0% / 10yr
Monthly Payment CHF 0

The return metrics above show how quickly your investment pays back and what long-term return you can expect. IRR (Internal Rate of Return) is the key metric — it accounts for the time value of money and lets you compare against alternative investments like real estate or equities. A payback period under 5 years is considered solid in the padel industry. These numbers use national figures for Switzerland. Adjust the assumptions in the planner to model your specific scenario.

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Market Context

At 8.5 courts per 100K residents, Chur has moderate padel coverage. There is proven demand, but room for new facilities — particularly in underserved areas of the city or with a differentiated offering.

Padel is growing rapidly across Europe — many markets are seeing venue counts double within a few years. The sport's relatively low barriers to entry (less space than tennis, faster learning curve for players) continue to drive expansion.

Chur Market Overview

Metric Value
Courts 3
Courts per 100K residents 8.5
Venues 1
Venues per 100K residents 2.8
padelnomics Score 18.0/100
Data Confidence 100%

FAQ

Is Chur a good location for a padel center?

Chur scores 18.0/100 on the padelnomics Score, which evaluates investment potential based on supply gaps, catchment reach, market maturity, and sports culture. A lower score indicates a well-served market — differentiation through location, quality, or pricing becomes critical. Use the Padelnomics planner to model your specific assumptions.

What is the return on investment for a padel center in Chur?

ROI depends on build cost, court count, pricing, and occupancy assumptions. The defaults in the model above are calibrated from current market and booking data for Chur; the specific city- and venue-level inputs (median rates, per-venue occupancy, price trends) are part of Padelnomics Research. Adjust the inputs in the planner to see how your scenario compares.

How much does it cost to build a padel center in Chur?

Total investment depends on venue type (indoor vs outdoor), land costs, and local construction standards in Switzerland. Typical benchmarks: an indoor court costs around CHF 23,500 for court equipment plus building and fit-out; outdoor courts are significantly cheaper. Use the financial planner for a detailed Chur cost breakdown.

How many padel courts are there in Chur?

Chur has 3 padel courts across 1 venues. With a population of 35K, that translates to 8.5 courts per 100,000 residents.

What are typical padel court rental prices in Chur?

Padel prices in Chur vary between peak and off-peak hours, indoor vs outdoor facilities, and facility quality. City- and venue-level medians, P25–P75 spreads, and occupancy rates are part of Padelnomics Research — the inputs in the financial model above are calibrated from that data.

How does Chur compare to other Switzerland cities?

Chur's padelnomics Score of 18.0/100 reflects its investment potential among tracked Switzerland cities. See the Switzerland market overview for a full comparison across cities.

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