When a sports centre becomes a successful business model
In Italy, padel is not just a sport: it is a real business phenomenon.
And the Bologna Padel Centre is proof of that.
A sports centre established in 2022, which today has 13 Italian Padel courts, four football pitches, a swimming pool and a restaurant area.
This project draws on a winning family vision: father and son Piergiorgio and Amerigo have transformed an idea into a sports centre that is a point of reference for the entire city.
The formula for success.
Bologna Padel’s secret? Targeted investments, cutting-edge management and the continuous support of Italian Padel.
The numbers speak for themselves:
✅ 13 Italian Padel courts, divided into three areas with different protective covers
✅ 4 football pitches
✅ 1 outdoor swimming pool
✅ Coffee/sandwich bar and pizzeria
Throughout the week, the centre remains open until evening, while at weekends it hosts men’s, women’s and mixed tournaments, guaranteeing that its courts are always full, and fostering an enthusiastic club atmosphere.
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Looking ahead: a full-fledged sports campus
Bologna Padel keeps going strong.
New pickleball, beach tennis, beach volleyball and basketball courts are in the pipeline, along with an ambitious project to build a sports campus with a residential facility providing sleeping arrangements for 330 students.
This business model combines sport, training and community.
Investing in padel today.
The Bologna Padel example is proof that with the proper strategies, a sports centre can be transformed into a profitable, innovative, and sustainable ecosystem.
The key?
- The quality of the courts
- Installation efficiency
- Continuous assistance
- Effective communication
Want to become the next Padel sensation? Find out how to invest.
Italian Padel: leader in Italy, set for growth in France
By choosing Italian Padel, you can count on a partner that supports its customers from design to marketing.
We produce everything internally, offer bespoke solutions and support business owners every step of the way. We are leaders in the sector, a fact confirmed by the following numbers:
- Over 3,000 courts installed worldwide
- 22% of the courts in Italy bear our name
- A community of over 340,000 players
- In 2024, we completed 37% of the new courts in Italy
(Source: Padel Magazine – 31/12/2024)
When you buy a court from Italian Padel, you’re not just buying a court: you’re choosing a complete package of bespoke services.
Here are some of the most popular ones:
- Leasing → Try before you buy.
- Minipadel → A compact solution for children or small spaces
- Ghost Padel – Give your players a unique experience.
- Bespoke courts → Design your court as you imagined it.
