How complementary activities upgrade the indoor padel club experience
If you’re building (or repositioning) an indoor padel club, the court is the product people try once.
The experience is what makes them stay.
Complementary activities—fitness zones, lounges, events, family options, wellness—turn a club from “a place to play” into a destination. The result is simple: longer visits, higher spend, better retention, stronger community.
And because it’s indoor, you get the superpower every operator wants: reliability. Year-round programming. Predictable utilisation. Consistent revenue.
Why complementary activities matter (the business case)
Warm-up like a Pro with the Functional Zone by Pavigym
A great padel match starts before the first serve. That’s why the Functional Zone by Pavigym is the perfect complementary activity for any Padel Center looking to elevate player experience and performance.
Designed to activate the whole body, the Functional Zone offers a dynamic, guided warm-up that prepares players for the explosive movements of padel: quick direction changes, lunges, jumps, and powerful shots.
Using visual floor markings and functional training concepts, players naturally engage mobility, balance, coordination, and core activation—all in just a few minutes.
This smart warm-up helps:
- 🔥 Increase body temperature and joint mobility
- 💪 Activate key muscle groups used in padel
- ⚡ Improve reaction time and movement efficiency
- 🛡️ Reduce the risk of injury before play
Easy to use, intuitive, and motivating, the Functional Zone fits seamlessly into the padel routine—whether as a pre-match activation, a social warm-up with friends, or part of a coached session.
By adding the Functional Zone by Pavigym, your Padel Center doesn’t just offer courts—you offer a professional-level experience that helps players feel better, move better, and play better from the very first point.
Benefit 1: More revenue streams (without adding courts)
The fastest margin often comes from what happens before and after the padel match.
Complementary activities can:
- drive Food & Beverage sales through lounges, bars, cafés and social seating
- generate income from events, masterclasses, leagues and tournaments
- add convenience revenue via rentals, pro shop and services
Translation: you’re monetizing the same square meters for more hours per day.
Benefit 2: Broader appeal (and better off-peak utilisation)
Not everyone who walks into your club will play Padel..
That’s good.
Complementary activities expand your audience:
- families
- beginners
- non-players
- mixed groups (some play, some hang out)
This is how you improve occupancy in off-peak hours—without discounting your core product
Best Low-Space Complements for an Indoor Padel Club
Examples:
1. Table Tennis (Premium / Club Style)
- Pickleball (Micro Court Version)
- Functional Training / Small Group Fitness
- Boxing / Pad Work / Fight Fitness
- Table Football (Foosball) / ping pong /Social Games
- Virtual Sports / Smart Training Zones
- Stretching / Recovery Zone
🔥 Best Combo
If space is very limited:
- Functional Training (Padel-specific)
- Table Tennis
- Recovery / Stretch Zone
This combo:
- Boosts revenue per customer
- Increases time spent in the club
- Reinforces padel performance & lifestyle
These recommendations are provided as alternative options for leisure areas within padel facilities. The final decision on which complementary features to include will depend on each individual facility. |
Fitness and Wellness Zones
Fitness zones in indoor padel clubs require dedicated spaces separated from court areas to minimize noise interference. Warm-up area with Stretching Area & FreeWeight, Cardio-Area, etc.
Family and Group Activity Zones
These zones accommodate activities like mini golf, kids areas, billiards and futsal.
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- Dedicated zone with easy-to-clean flooring.
- Specialized lighting for visibility.
- Low partitions or barriers for safety and flow.
- Storage for equipment.
Kids Area Setup
- Soft flooring such as EVA or rubber.
- Secure fencing and entry gates.
- Rounded-edge fixtures.
- Easy-to-clean surfaces.
- Visibility from adjacent areas like lounges.
Billiards Table Setup
- Flat, stable floor with clearance space.
- Overhead lighting.
- Storage for cues and wall protection.
- Durable flooring for high traffic.
Indoor Futsal or Mini Soccer Setup
- Small pitch with netting or barriers.
- Sports flooring or turf.
- Dedicated lighting and wall protection.
- Access controls to prevent disruption.
Implementation Considerations
Plan spaces with flexibility for multiple uses, ensuring compliance with local regulations for safety and licensing.
- Integrate acoustic and ventilation systems across zones.
- Design for traffic flow and storage efficiency.
- Consider modular elements for adaptability.
For more on experience-based monetization, consult: https://www.padelcreations.com/customers-pay-for-the-experience-in-a-padel-club-not-just-the-court/
Frequent asked questions
What are examples of complementary activities for indoor padel clubs?
Highly recommended: social lounges with cafés/bars, tournaments, masterclasses,
Complementaries: mini golf, pool tables, kids’ areas, and wellness services like yoga or physiotherapy, Fitness zones,…
How do complementary activities improve profitability?
They increase spending via F&B, events, rentals, and retail—while improving retention and attracting broader audiences.
Why focus on indoor-specific activities?
Indoor enables weather-independent programming year-round, maximizing space utilisation and delivering consistent revenue.
