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Court and enclosure

FIP · 2026
Last checked: 15 October 2026
Source: Rules of Padel — International Padel Federation — Review of application 01.01.2026 · Source pages: 5–8
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Court dimensions, markings, net and walls.

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Court: 20 × 10 m. Service lines: 6.95 m from the net. Net: 0.88 m at the centre and 0.92 m at the ends.20 m10 m6.95 m6.95 m
Court: 20 × 10 m. Service lines: 6.95 m from the net. Net: 0.88 m at the centre and 0.92 m at the ends.

Dimensions and net

The court measures 20 × 10 m internally. Service lines stand 6.95 m from the net; markings are 5 cm wide. The net is 0.88 m high at its centre and 0.92 m at the ends. The minimum unobstructed height is 6 m.

Enclosure and surface

The court is enclosed by walls and metal fencing. End enclosures are 4 m high: 3 m of wall with 1 m of fencing above. Approved side arrangements differ. Walls must provide a uniform rebound; the playing surface must also allow a regular bounce.

Independent explanations and translations, not official federation publications. Independent summaries of the FIP Rules of Padel 2026, applicable from 01.01.2026: all 17 rules plus equipment and conduct. References use physical PDF pages. Scoring format depends on the competition.
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