How Many Tennis Courts Are There in Europe?
This reference page provides estimated figures for the total number of tennis courts across European countries. The data is compiled from national tennis federations, public sports infrastructure datasets, and mapping sources to serve as a reliable citation resource for researchers, journalists, and sports organizations.
Key Figures
Estimated Total Tennis Courts in Europe
165,000 – 195,000
Last Updated
January 2026
Sources
National federations, OpenStreetMap, public datasets, TennisDex database
Methodology
There is no single authoritative source for the total number of tennis courts in Europe. National reporting standards vary significantly, and many countries do not maintain centralized registries of all tennis facilities. The figures presented here represent best-effort estimates based on multiple data sources and methodologies.
Data Sources Used
- National Tennis Federations: Official court counts where available from organizations such as the DTB (Germany), FFT (France), LTA (United Kingdom), and others.
- Public Sports Infrastructure Datasets: Government-published data on sports facilities from ministries of sport and municipal authorities.
- OpenStreetMap Tennis Court Mapping: Crowdsourced geographic data identifying tennis court locations across Europe.
- TennisDex Academy and Club Database: Our internal database of tennis academies, clubs, and facilities compiled through direct research.
Estimation Approach
- Anchor Countries: Countries with reliable federation data (Germany, France, United Kingdom) serve as benchmarks for validation.
- Courts-per-Capita Extrapolation: For countries with limited data, estimates are derived using courts-per-capita ratios from comparable neighboring countries with similar tennis participation rates.
- Margin of Error: All figures are presented as ranges to reflect uncertainty. The typical margin of error is estimated at 10–20% depending on data availability for each country.
Tennis Courts by Country
The following table presents estimated tennis court counts for major European countries. Countries are listed in descending order by estimated court count.
| Country | Estimated Courts | Data Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 46,000 – 50,000 | Reported | Deutscher Tennis Bund (DTB) official registry |
| France | 32,000 – 36,000 | Reported | Fédération Française de Tennis (FFT) data |
| Spain | 10,000 – 12,000 | Reported | Real Federación Española de Tenis figures |
| Italy | 8,000 – 10,000 | Estimated | FITP registry plus municipal estimates |
| United Kingdom | 23,000 – 27,000 | Reported | LTA registered facilities |
| Netherlands | 7,500 – 9,000 | Reported | KNLTB federation data |
| Belgium | 4,500 – 5,500 | Estimated | Regional federation aggregates |
| Switzerland | 4,000 – 5,000 | Reported | Swiss Tennis official count |
| Austria | 4,500 – 5,500 | Reported | ÖTV federation registry |
| Czech Republic | 3,500 – 4,500 | Estimated | ČTS data plus extrapolation |
| Sweden | 3,000 – 4,000 | Reported | Swedish Tennis Federation |
| Poland | 2,500 – 3,500 | Estimated | PZT registry plus municipal data |
| Denmark | 2,000 – 2,500 | Reported | Dansk Tennis Forbund |
| Norway | 1,500 – 2,000 | Estimated | Norges Tennisforbund estimates |
| Finland | 1,200 – 1,800 | Estimated | Finnish Tennis Association |
| Portugal | 1,500 – 2,000 | Estimated | FPT data plus tourism facilities |
| Greece | 800 – 1,200 | Estimated | Limited official data available |
| Romania | 600 – 900 | Estimated | FRT registry plus estimates |
| Hungary | 1,000 – 1,400 | Estimated | MTSZ partial registry |
| Croatia | 500 – 800 | Estimated | HTS data plus tourism facilities |
Note: This table includes a representative sample of European countries. Additional countries may be added as data becomes available.
Estimated European Total
Based on the methodology described above, the estimated total number of tennis courts in Europe falls within the range of:
165,000 – 195,000 courts
Included in This Estimate
- Club and association tennis courts
- Tennis academy courts
- Municipal and public tennis facilities
- School and university tennis courts
- Hotel and resort tennis facilities
Excluded from This Estimate
- Private residential tennis courts
- Temporary or pop-up tennis installations
- Courts under construction at time of data collection
- Non-standard court surfaces used exclusively for recreational purposes
Limitations and Transparency
- Under-mapped regions: Eastern European countries and rural areas across all countries tend to have less comprehensive mapping and registration of tennis facilities.
- Differences in national reporting: Some federations count only registered club courts, while others include public facilities. Reporting criteria are not standardized across Europe.
- Seasonal courts: Indoor courts are generally well-documented, but seasonal outdoor courts (particularly bubble courts and temporary installations) may not be consistently recorded.
- Private facilities: Courts at private homes, estates, and gated communities are typically not included in any official statistics.
- Data currency: Federation data may lag by 1–3 years from publication date. We note the most recent available source year where possible.
Update Policy
- This data is reviewed and updated annually, typically in Q1 of each calendar year.
- Methodology changes are documented with version numbers. Current methodology version: 1.2
- TennisDex is committed to transparency. If you identify errors or have access to more accurate data, please contact us at data@tennisdex.com.
- Historical versions of this page may be archived for reference upon request.
Citation and Usage
You may cite this data with attribution to TennisDex. Suggested citation format:
TennisDex. "How Many Tennis Courts Are There in Europe?" TennisDex Data, January 2026. https://tennisdex.com/data/tennis-courts-europe
This data is provided for informational purposes. While we strive for accuracy, TennisDex makes no warranties regarding the completeness or precision of these estimates. Users are encouraged to verify figures with primary sources where high accuracy is required.
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