Your Venue

Define the type of facility you're planning to build.

Location

Environment

Ownership Model

Country

Permits & ComplianceiBuilding permits, noise studies, change-of-use, fire safety, and regulatory compliance. Adjusts automatically when you pick a country — feel free to override.

Court Configuration

Double Courts (20×10m)iStandard padel court for 4 players. Most common format with highest recreational demand.

Single Courts (20×6m)iNarrow court for 2 players. Popular for coaching, training, and competitive play.

Total Courts

4

Floor Area

1.280 m²

Indoor hall

Court Area

800 m²

Playing surface

Space Requirements

Hall m² per Double CourtiTotal hall space needed per double court. Includes court (200 m²), safety zones, circulation, and minimum clearances. Standard: 300–350 m².

Hall m² per Single CourtiTotal hall space needed per single court. Includes court (120 m²), safety zones, and access. Standard: 200–250 m².

Land m² per Double CourtiOutdoor land area per double court. Includes court area, drainage slopes, access paths, and buffer zones. Standard: 280–320 m².

Land m² per Single CourtiOutdoor land area per single court. Includes court, surrounding space, and access paths. Standard: 180–220 m².

Pricing & Utilization

Set your court rates, operating schedule, and ancillary revenue streams.

Pricing Per court per hour

Peak Hour Rate (€)iPrice per court per hour during peak times (evenings 17:00–22:00 and weekends). Highest demand period.

Off-Peak Hour Rate (€)iPrice per court per hour during off-peak (weekday mornings/afternoons). Typically 30–40 % lower than peak.

Single Court Rate (€)iHourly rate for single-width courts. Usually lower than doubles since fewer players share the cost.

Peak Hours ShareiPercentage of total booked hours at peak rate. Higher means more revenue but harder to fill off-peak slots.

Platform FeeiCommission taken by booking platforms like Playtomic or Matchi. Typically 5–15 % of court revenue.

Utilization & Operations

Target UtilizationiPercentage of available court-hours that are actually booked. 35–45 % is realistic for new venues, 50 %+ is strong.

Operating Hours / DayiTotal operating hours per day. Typical padel venues run 7:00–23:00 (16 h). Some extend to 6:00–24:00.

Indoor Days / MonthiAverage operating days per month for indoor venue. ~29 accounts for holidays and maintenance closures.

Outdoor Days / MonthiAverage playable days per month outdoors. Reduced by rain, extreme heat, or cold weather.

Ancillary Revenue (per court/month): Optional

Membership Revenue / CourtiMonthly membership/subscription income per court. From loyalty programs, monthly plans, or club memberships.

F&B Revenue / CourtiFood & Beverage revenue per court per month. Income from bar, café, restaurant, or vending machines at the venue.

Coaching & Events / CourtiRevenue from coaching sessions, clinics, tournaments, and events allocated per court per month.

Retail / CourtiRevenue from pro shop sales: grip tape, overgrips, accessories, and branded merchandise per court per month.

Investment & Build Costs

Configure construction costs, glass and lighting options, and your budget target.

Construction & CAPEX Adjust per scenario

Glass TypeiStandard glass: €25–30K per court. Panoramic glass: €30–45K. Panoramic offers full visibility and premium feel.

Lighting Type

Court Cost — DoubleiBase price of one double padel court. The glass type multiplier is applied automatically.

Court Cost — SingleiBase price of one single padel court. Generally 60–70 % of a double court cost.

Building & Facility

Hall Construction (€/m²)iConstruction cost per m² for a new hall (Warmhalle). Includes structure, insulation, and cladding. Requires 10–12 m clear height.

Foundation (€/m²)iFoundation cost per m². Depends on soil conditions, load-bearing requirements, and local ground water levels.

Land Price (€/m²)iLand purchase price per m². Rural: €20–60. Suburban: €60–150. Urban: €150–300+. Varies hugely by location.

HVAC SystemiHeating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Essential for indoor comfort and humidity control. Cost scales with hall volume.

Electrical + LightingiComplete electrical installation: court lighting (LED, 500+ lux), power distribution, panels, and outlets.

Sanitary / ChangingiChanging rooms, showers, toilets, and plumbing. Includes fixtures, tiling, waterproofing, and ventilation.

Fire ProtectioniFire detection, sprinkler suppression, emergency exits, and smoke ventilation. Often the biggest surprise cost for large halls.

Planning + PermitsiArchitectural planning, structural engineering, building permits, zoning applications, and regulatory compliance costs.

Floor PreparationiFloor leveling, sealing, and preparation for court installation in an existing rented building.

HVAC UpgradeiUpgrading existing HVAC in a rented building to handle sports venue airflow and humidity requirements.

Lighting UpgradeiUpgrading existing lighting to meet padel requirements: minimum 500 lux, no glare, even distribution across courts.

Fit-Out & ReceptioniInterior fit-out for reception, lounge, viewing areas, and common spaces when renting an existing building.

Concrete (€/m²)iConcrete pad per m² for outdoor courts. Needs proper drainage, level surface, and frost-resistant construction.

Site WorkiGrading, drainage installation, utilities connection, and site preparation for outdoor courts.

Lighting per CourtiFloodlight installation per court. LED recommended for energy efficiency. Must meet competition standards if applicable.

FencingiPerimeter fencing around outdoor court area. Includes wind screens, security gates, and ball containment nets.

Land Price (€/m²)iLand purchase price per m². Rural: €20–60. Suburban: €60–150. Urban: €150–300+. Varies hugely by location.

Other Costs

Working CapitaliCash reserve for operating losses during ramp-up phase and seasonal dips. Critical buffer — underfunding is a common startup failure.

ContingencyiPercentage buffer on total CAPEX for unexpected costs. 10–15 % is standard for construction, 15–20 % for complex projects.

Your Budget TargetiSet your total budget to see how your planned CAPEX compares. Leave at 0 to hide the budget indicator.

Operations & Financing

Monthly operating costs, loan terms, and exit assumptions.

Monthly Operating Costs

Rent (€/m²/month)iMonthly rent per square meter for indoor hall space. Varies by location, building quality, and lease terms.

Monthly Land RentiMonthly land rent for outdoor court area. Much cheaper than indoor space but weather-dependent.

Property Tax / monthiMonthly property tax when owning the building/land. Grundsteuer in Germany, varies by municipality and property value.

Insurance (€/mo)iMonthly insurance premium covering liability, property damage, business interruption, and equipment.

Electricity (€/mo)iMonthly electricity cost. Major driver for indoor venues due to court lighting, HVAC, and equipment.

Heating (€/mo)iMonthly heating cost for indoor venue. Significant in northern European climates during winter months.

Water (€/mo)iMonthly water cost for showers, toilets, cleaning, and potentially outdoor court irrigation.

Maintenance (€/mo)iMonthly court and facility maintenance: glass cleaning, surface repair, net replacement, and equipment upkeep.

Cleaning (€/mo)iMonthly professional cleaning of courts, changing rooms, common areas, and reception.

Marketing / Misc (€/mo)iMonthly spend on marketing, booking platform subscriptions, website, social media, and customer acquisition.

Staff (€/mo)iMonthly staff costs including wages, social contributions, and benefits. Many venues run lean using automated booking and access systems.

Financing

Loan-to-Cost (LTC)iPercentage of total CAPEX financed by debt. Banks typically offer 70–85 %. Higher with personal guarantees or subsidies.

Interest RateiAnnual interest rate on the loan. Depends on creditworthiness, collateral, market conditions, and bank relationship.

Loan TermiLoan repayment period in years. Longer terms mean lower monthly payments but more total interest paid.

Construction PeriodiMonths of construction/setup before opening. Costs accrue (loan interest, rent) but no revenue is generated.

Interest-Only Period (mo)iMonths of interest-only payments before P+I amortization begins. Reduces early cash flow drag during ramp.

Exit Assumptions Advanced

Holding PeriodiInvestment holding period before exit/sale. Typical for PE/investors: 5–7 years. Owner-operators may hold indefinitely.

Exit EBITDA MultipleiEBITDA multiple used to value the business at exit. Reflects market demand, brand strength, and growth potential. Small business: 4–6×, strong brand: 6–8×.

Annual Revenue GrowthiExpected annual revenue growth rate after the initial 12-month ramp-up period. Driven by price increases and utilization gains.

Annual OpEx Growth (%)iAnnual cost inflation for utilities, staff, and insurance. 2% matches Western European CPI. Without this, Year 4–5 EBITDA is overstated.

Hurdle Rate (%)iMinimum equity return required. NPV is positive when equity IRR exceeds this rate. 12% is typical for mid-market sports venues in Western Europe.

Item	Amount
Padel Courts (4×dbl + 0×sgl)	€100.000
Shipping	€6.000
Floor Preparation	€12.000
HVAC Upgrade	€20.000
Lighting Upgrade	€10.000
Fit-Out & Reception	€40.000
Permits & Compliance	€12.000
Equipment	€3.200
Working Capital	€15.000
Miscellaneous	€6.000
Contingency (10%)	€22.420
TOTAL CAPEX	€246.620

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