Sheffield Padel Market — Supply, Demand & Competition 2026
Published 2026-05-20 · Padelnomics Research
Sheffield Padel Market — Supply, Demand & Competition
Sheffield currently has 6 padel venues with 25 courts serving 556K residents. The padelnomics Score of 40/100 captures the city's investment potential in a single metric. This analysis breaks down how supply, demand, and competition interact in Sheffield.
Supply Analysis
Sheffield has 6 venues and 25 courts — translating to 1.1 venues and 4.5 courts per 100K residents.
Supply is moderate: there is proven demand and an established player base, but still room for new venues — especially in underserved parts of the city.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Venues | 6 |
| Courts | 25 |
| Venues per 100K residents | 1.1 |
| Courts per 100K residents | 4.5 |
| Nearest padel court | 1.5 km |
| Data confidence | 100% |
Demand Signals
The true strength of padel demand in Sheffield 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 40/100 is the compact read on the demand–supply balance.
Competition Landscape
Within 25 km of Sheffield, there are 84 padel venues with 342 courts serving a catchment population of 1.4M (5.9 venues / 23.9 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 750 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 Sheffield 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
- Sheffield investment analysis — Full financial model with costs, revenue, and returns
- Padel court prices in Sheffield — Detailed pricing breakdown with peak/off-peak comparison
- United Kingdom market overview — All cities compared
FAQ
How big is the padel market in Sheffield?
Sheffield has 6 padel venues with 25 courts serving 556K residents. That translates to 4.5 courts per 100,000 people. Within the 25 km catchment area, there are 84 venues with 342 courts.
How competitive is the padel market in Sheffield?
Moderate competition: 1.1 venues per 100K indicate a market with room to grow. Well-positioned new venues can compete effectively.
What is the revenue potential for a padel facility in Sheffield?
Revenue potential per court in Sheffield 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 Sheffield?
Padel court prices in Sheffield 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 Sheffield still a good market for new padel facilities?
At 40/100, 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: Sheffield investment analysis · Sheffield court prices · United Kingdom market overview
Venues tracked here
| Venue | Courts | Occupancy (30d) | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ████████████ Padel | 6 | ██% | ██ EUR |
| █████████ Sports | 4 | ██% | ██ EUR |
| ███████ Club | 8 | ██% | ██ EUR |