Tennis participation has flattened while pickleball has exploded, and clubs, HOAs and homeowners are converting courts to match demand. Here are your options, cheapest to most complete.
How many pickleball courts fit on a tennis court?
A standard tennis court (about 120 × 60 ft) fits up to four pickleball courts in a perpendicular layout. A narrower court (under 60 ft wide) typically fits three.
Your three conversion options
| Option | Cost | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Add pickleball lines only | $1,500–$3,500 | Shared-use court; tape or painted lines |
| Resurface + dedicated lines | $5,000–$15,000 | Fresh surface, pickleball-first |
| Full conversion (up to 4 courts) | $10,000–$20,000+ | New layout, nets, lighting tweaks |
What to check first
- Slab condition: a sound, crack-free base is what makes conversion affordable. Significant cracking may need repair or a new surface.
- Net setup: pickleball nets sit lower (34" center) than tennis — you'll add portable or permanent pickleball posts.
- Lines: for shared-use, a contrasting line color keeps things readable for both sports.
Have a court to convert? Get a free conversion quote and we'll match you with a builder who's done it before.
