Tennis and padel facility funding
Investing in Places to Play
The LTA, LTA Tennis Foundation, and partners are helping transform courts, clubs, parks, and community sports hubs across Britain.
Learn more about the support on offer for venues.
As part of its facilities strategy, the LTA has used insight data and mapping technology to identify areas of unmet demand for covered tennis and padel.
Target locations were identified through detailed demographic analysis of the market across England, Scotland and Wales, alongside a review of existing indoor tennis centres with proven, sustainable business models.
This insight-led approach has produced a robust list of locations where there is clear demand for year-round tennis and padel but there is no covered court provision. It enables the LTA to take a more proactive role in delivering covered courts where they are most needed.
The LTA Facility Loan Scheme provides loans to help venues deliver projects that will grow the number of people playing tennis and padel. The scheme is a part of the LTA’s mission to grow tennis and padel by making it accessible, welcoming, and enjoyable to all.
To attract new players within local communities it's critical that there's access to quality all year round facilities and therefore the LTA will be prioritising the installation and construction of covered courts.
Gate Access Technology allows venues to control access to their courts remotely, enabling them to open up their courts to new and wider audiences than was previously possible, take payment for court bookings, and secure their facilities. Gate Access systems facilitate an economic way of taking bookings and payments, without the need for on-site staff. A Gate Access System can even control your floodlights, removing the need for players to buy tokens or use meters.
For a range of help and advice on securing your club's financial future, please visit our financial management section of the Venue Support Toolkit.
Looking to build or develop padel facilities? Find essential guidance on funding options at LTA Padel.
Webinars
Below you can browse through some useful webinars with advice on developing your facility.