Tennis & Padel Court Prices in Germany 2026: 12 Cities Compared

An hour of tennis in Germany costs between €8 (member rate) and €40 (guest fee in an indoor hall), while a padel court runs €16 to €44 per hour, split between up to four players. Prices swing widely depending on the city, the season, and whether you hold a club membership.

This guide walks through real 2026 prices across 12 German cities, from Munich to Mannheim, so you know what to expect before you book. If you're comparing tennis membership options against day-pass prices, or just want to know how much padel costs near you, the numbers below cover both.

How Much Does an Hour of Tennis or Padel Really Cost?

A tennis guest fee in Germany typically runs €10-40 per hour, while members often pay half that or less thanks to discounted club rates (SVN München, 2026). Padel works differently: you book an entire court, not a per-player slot, so that €16-44 hourly rate covers the whole group.

Season matters too. Indoor halls (October to March) usually cost more than outdoor courts (April to October). In Stuttgart, for example, an indoor hour runs €20-24 versus €15-20 outdoors. Play outside in summer and you'll often save several euros per hour at the same venue.

Padel courts fit up to four players, so the per-person math looks very different from tennis. In Nuremberg, a €28 court-hour splits into just €7 per person (Padeltennis Nürnberg, January 2026). That's often cheaper than a solo tennis lesson, even though the price on the court looks higher at first glance.

Court Prices by City in Germany: 12-City Comparison

Tennis guest fees range from €8 per hour in Mannheim to €40 in Munich, while padel runs from €16 per court-hour in Cologne to €44 in Stuttgart (MTG Mannheim, SVN München, Stuttgart Padel). Here's the full breakdown for all 12 cities we tracked.

• Munich: Indoor court (guest) €26-40/hr; outdoor (guest) €22-28/hr, from €15/hr for members in summer; annual membership from €250 for the first adult (SVN München). Padel €32-42 per court-hour (PadelCity München, Casa Padel). Tennis courts in Munich.
• Nuremberg: Indoor court €11/hr for members, €14/hr for guests (ATV 1873 Frankonia); outdoor €13-16/hr, no membership required. Padel €28 per court-hour off-peak, €32 peak, as of January 2026 (Padeltennis Nürnberg).
• Augsburg: Annual tennis membership from around €282/year, or €23.50/month (TSG Augsburg); no reliable public hourly rate exists here since the club-membership model dominates. Padel €20-24 per court-hour (TSG 1885 Lechhausen, DJK Lechhausen).
• Ingolstadt: Outdoor court €14/hr for adults, €7/hr for children and students (ESV Ingolstadt). Padel €26 per court-hour off-peak, €32 peak and on weekends (PadelCity Ingolstadt).
• Stuttgart: Outdoor €15-20/hr, indoor €20-24/hr. Padel €34 per court-hour off-peak, €44 peak including racket rental for a 45-minute slot (Stuttgart Padel). Padel courts in Stuttgart.
• Hamburg: Indoor €13.50-28.50/hr depending on membership and time (THC am Forsthof). Padel €24-42 per court-hour (P3 Padel Club), €16-32 per court-hour (Hanse Padel).
• Frankfurt: Guest fee €22/hr, just €11/hr if you're playing with a member (Tenniszentrum Niddapark). Padel €24-28 per court-hour off-peak/peak (Padel Frankfurt/Niddapark), €30-38 (PadelCity Frankfurt).
• Düsseldorf: No reliable public tennis hourly rate is available. Padel €30 per court-hour off-peak, €40 peak (Padelon Düsseldorf), up to €36 in the evening (We Are Padel).
• Cologne: Indoor €17-37/hr depending on the club (Tennishalle Köln-Rath, Goellner, Sportcenter Kautz); outdoor from €20/hr (TC Widdersdorf). Padel from €16 per court-hour on weekday mornings in autumn and winter, otherwise €20-28 (KTHC Rot-Weiss Köln). Padel courts in Cologne.
• Hanover: Indoor €15-28/hr depending on membership and time; outdoor €20/hr (Hannover 78). Padel €22 per court-hour daytime (€5.50/person), €28 evenings and weekends (€7/person) (Padel Vinnhorst).
• Leipzig: Tennis €12-29/hr, the range depends on the club (LSC 1901). Padel €24-40 per court-hour indoors, €28-34 outdoors (PadelCity Leipzig Plagwitz).
• Mannheim: Indoor €8/hr for members, €10/hr for guests (MTG Mannheim); annual membership from €120 in the first year for adults (SV Waldhof Mannheim). Padel €22 per court-hour 8am-2pm, €26 per court-hour 2pm-11pm (maba! Padel Mannheim).

Membership or Day Pass: What's the Better Deal?

A tennis membership usually pays off after 8 to 12 visits a year, when the annual fee sits around €120-300 and guest fees run €15-30 per hour (SV Waldhof Mannheim, SVN München, 2026). Play less often than that, and a day pass tends to stay cheaper.

Take Mannheim as an example: a €120 annual membership (SV Waldhof Mannheim) against a €10 guest fee breaks even after roughly 12 visits. In Munich, where membership starts at €250 and guest fees reach €30/hr, that breakeven point drops to about 8-9 visits, since each guest session costs more.

As a rough guide, not an exact formula: the higher your city's guest fee, the faster a membership pays for itself. If you only play a handful of times a year, on holiday or with friends, a day pass usually still wins.

Germany's Padel Boom: Why Are Prices Rising in Some Cities?

Padel courts in Germany grew roughly 81% year-on-year since 2021, reaching about 1,255 courts by the end of 2025, according to Padelfinder market data (end of 2025). Forecasts point to more than 2,500 courts by the end of 2026, with around 350,000 padel players nationwide (FIP World Padel Report 2025).

Tennis isn't shrinking either. The Deutscher Tennis Bund (DTB) reports 1,517,087 members in 2025, its fifth straight year of growth, across 8,640 clubs. Yet the number of courts has fallen to 44,454, down from a peak of 50,835 in the year 2000.

Fewer new courts alongside rising demand pushes padel prices up fastest where courts are scarce. In cities like Stuttgart and Munich, where padel is newer, peak-time rates reach €44 per court-hour. In cities with a longer padel history, like Cologne or Mannheim, prices often run €10-15 lower.

Where Can You Play Tennis or Padel in Your City?

All 12 cities in this comparison, from Munich to Mannheim, let you book tennis and padel courts online, with prices ranging from €8/hr (Mannheim, member rate) to €44 per court-hour (Stuttgart, peak time). In our experience, weekend-evening availability swings more than the price itself.

On RacketTogether, you can see open tennis and padel courts near you, with price and availability shown upfront. Find a court near you and book directly online, no phone call to a club required.

New to either sport? A short course before your first solo booking helps. Find a tennis or padel course and pick up the basics from a coach before you head out on your own.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tennis and Padel Prices in Germany

What are typical tennis court membership options and day-pass prices in Germany?

Annual memberships typically run €120-300 for the first adult, working out to roughly €10-25 a month (SV Waldhof Mannheim, TSG Augsburg, 2026). Day passes for occasional guest play cost €10-40 per hour instead, with no annual commitment at all.

How much do tennis courts cost in Germany?

Guest fees range from €8-10 per hour at the cheapest venues, like MTG Mannheim, up to €40 per hour in Munich's indoor halls (SVN München, 2026). Club members typically pay less, often half the guest rate or lower, depending on the venue.

How much does an hour of padel cost in Germany?

A padel court-hour costs €16-44 across the 12 cities we tracked, from Cologne's off-peak rate to Stuttgart's peak-time price (KTHC Rot-Weiss Köln, Stuttgart Padel). Since a court fits up to four players, the per-person cost often lands between €4 and €11.

Is padel more expensive than tennis?

Per court-hour, padel can look pricier than a single tennis guest fee since the whole group books one court together. Per person, though, padel is often cheaper or comparable, because the cost splits between up to four players instead of one.

Can you play tennis in Germany without a club membership?

Yes. In cities like Nuremberg and Frankfurt, you can book outdoor courts and indoor hall slots as a guest, with no membership required (ATV 1873 Frankonia, Tenniszentrum Niddapark). Guest fees usually range from €10-40 per hour, depending on the city and season.

The fastest way onto the court is a live availability check, not a round of phone calls to local clubs, whether you're playing tennis or padel. Find a court near you, compare prices across venues, and book directly in any of these 12 cities today.