Court-side unit
1–2 courts24 m²8 × 3 m enclosed building · 16 m² canopy
- Two changing cubicles with lockers
- WC and washbasin
- Store for rackets, balls and maintenance equipment
- Shaded waiting canopy facing the courts
Prefabricated · Changing cubicles · Racket store · Café and viewing terrace
Tennis Clubhouse Building
A tennis clubhouse building brings changing cubicles, a racket store, a café and a reception together beside the courts. Depending on the number of courts it scales from a 24 m² court-side unit to a 150 m² building with a reception. We manufacture and erect the building as a prefabricated system.
- Three scales by number of courts, with example plans
- Changing cubicles and lockers instead of a team changing room
- Lounge, café and viewing terrace overlooking the courts
- Production, erection and court construction in one works programme
- 24m² Court-side unit for 1–2 courts Example planning value
- 72m² Clubhouse for 3–4 courts Example planning value
- 150m² Facility building for 6 or more courts Example planning value
- 34.73 × 17.07m Single court with run-off, dimensions ITF-2020 · p. 35
Tennis Clubhouse Building by Number of Courts
The size of a clubhouse building follows from the number of courts and from the lesson, membership and café arrangements of the facility.
Clubhouse
3–4 courts72 m²12 × 6 m enclosed building · 36 m² viewing terrace
- Lounge and café overlooking the courts
- Reception and membership desk
- Two changing cubicles and a WC
- Racket and ball store, stringing corner
Multi-court facility building
6 or more courts150 m²20 × 7.5 m enclosed building · 35 m² viewing terrace
- Reception, membership and booking desk
- Lounge, café and viewing terrace
- Two changing areas with showers
- Coach's room and equipment store
The areas are example planning values; they are not a federation or ITF requirement.
Why tennis court changing rooms differ from those of a football pitch
On a football pitch two teams change and shower at the same time, so the building is sized around large shower groups. On a tennis court there are two or four players, and most of them arrive ready to play. A tennis court changing room is therefore not a team room: it consists of a few private cubicles, lockable lockers and a washbasin. The area saved goes to a racket store and a shaded waiting area overlooking the courts.
How the scale is chosen
The scale depends on the way the facility is used as much as on the number of courts. At hotel and residential complex courts players arrive from their rooms or homes, so the small unit is usually sufficient. A club with a lesson programme and a membership system will need a reception, a café and a coach's room. A five-court facility sits between the two scales and is settled at the survey.
What a Clubhouse Building Contains
The table shows what each space of a tennis clubhouse building is for and how many square metres it takes at the three example scales.
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| Space | Function in tennis | Court-side unit | Clubhouse | Multi-court facility building |
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| Changing cubicles and lockers | Single-person cubicles and lockable lockers; they take the place of a team room. | 9 m² | 9 m² | 45 m² |
| Showers and WC | WC and washbasin at small scale; showers are added where there is a membership system. | 6 m² | 3 m² | Within the changing area |
| Racket, ball and equipment store | Lesson rackets, ball baskets, the ball machine and court maintenance equipment. | 9 m² | 6 m² | 10 m² |
| Lounge and café | Faces the courts through a glazed facade; for players and parents waiting for their turn. | Not at this scale | 32 m² | 50 m² |
| Café kitchen and service counter | Preparation of drinks and light food. | Not at this scale | 10 m² | 15 m² |
| Viewing terrace or canopy | A shaded open area overlooking the courts; not counted in the enclosed area. | 16 m² canopy | 36 m² terrace | 35 m² terrace |
| Reception and membership desk | Court booking, membership administration and a racket stringing corner. | Not at this scale | 12 m² | 20 m² |
| Coach's room | A separate room for lesson planning and meetings with parents. | Not at this scale | Not at this scale | 10 m² |
| Total enclosed area | Open areas are not included. | 24 m² | 72 m² | 150 m² |
The areas are example planning values; they are not a federation or ITF requirement. For facilities that will host official tournaments, the current facility requirements of the organising body should be requested separately.
Court equipment that is not part of the building
The umpire's chair, scoreboard, players' bench, shade structure and windbreak screen are court equipment; they are not part of the building programme or of the prefabricated building range. Equipment grows with the number of courts and belongs in the court quotation, whereas the clubhouse is planned once for the whole facility.
Lessons and coaching
In a club that gives lessons, the store is the most heavily used space. Ball baskets, lesson rackets and the ball machine come out at the start of every lesson and go back at the end, so the store door opens onto the courts by the shortest route. When the number of coaches grows, a separate coach's room is added.
Where the Building Sits Relative to the Courts
The position of the building is chosen against three conditions: it stays outside the run-off, it does not enter the players' field of view, and the terrace overlooks the courts.
Two courts and a court-side unit
- Court; line of play runs between north and south
- Run-off: 5.48 m behind, 3.05 m at the sides
- Court-side unit, 8 × 3 m
- Canopy; shaded waiting area facing the courts
- Court entrance, level with the net
Four courts and a clubhouse
- Two groups of two courts
- Run-off: 5.48 m behind, 3.05 m at the sides
- Pedestrian axis between the two groups of courts
- Viewing terrace; overlooks both groups
- Clubhouse, 12 × 6 m
North-south axis and the position of the building
On an outdoor court the sun is less often in the players' eyes when the line of play runs between north and south. If the building is placed directly behind the baseline, its facade and glazing can disturb the background against which the player follows the ball.
In the examples the building therefore stands beside the court or between two groups of courts. A canopy on the west side takes the afternoon sun, while on a terrace at the south end the sun stays behind the spectator for most of the day.
Connection to an indoor court
Where there is an indoor court with an air dome or a steel structure, the clubhouse is brought close to its entrance facade and a covered link is planned between the two buildings. With an air dome the link joins the airlock door, and the anchor line and the front of the fan unit are kept clear.
Example Plan for a Tennis Court Clubhouse
In both example plans the long facade of the café lounge faces the courts and the terrace lies in front of that facade. Dimensions are adjusted to your project.
Example plan of the clubhouse
For a facility with 3–4 courts. The lounge opens onto the terrace through a glazed facade; the changing cubicles are reached from the reception and the store from the lounge.
- Lounge and café 8 × 4 m · 32 m²
- Café kitchen and service counter 5 × 2 m · 10 m²
- Racket, ball and equipment store 3 × 2 m · 6 m²
- Reception and membership desk 4 × 3 m · 12 m²
- Changing cubicle 1.5 × 3 m · 4.5 m²
- Changing cubicle 1.5 × 3 m · 4.5 m²
- WC and washbasin 1 × 3 m · 3 m²
- Viewing terrace, open area 12 × 3 m · 36 m²
Enclosed area 12 × 6 m, 72 m² in total. Open areas are not included in this total.
Example plan of the multi-court facility building
For a facility with 6 or more courts. The reception sits between the lounge and the changing areas; the store door is on the outer facade.
- Lounge and café 10 × 5 m · 50 m²
- Café kitchen and service counter 6 × 2.5 m · 15 m²
- Racket, ball and equipment store 4 × 2.5 m · 10 m²
- Reception and membership desk 4 × 5 m · 20 m²
- Coach's room 4 × 2.5 m · 10 m²
- Changing area with showers and WC 6 × 3.75 m · 22.5 m²
- Changing area with showers and WC 6 × 3.75 m · 22.5 m²
- Viewing terrace, open area 10 × 3.5 m · 35 m²
Enclosed area 20 × 7.5 m, 150 m² in total. Open areas are not included in this total.
How a Prefabricated Clubhouse Is Made and Erected
We manufacture the clubhouse building as a prefabricated system and erect it on site. Surveys and installation are carried out across Turkey; for projects abroad, haulage, customs and crew accommodation are assessed separately.
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Survey and layout plan
The positions of the courts, the building and the service lines are settled on one plan; the room programme and the outer dimensions are fixed.
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Foundation concrete
The building stands on a reinforced concrete foundation. The foundation can be poured in the same phase as the court sub-base; it is not included in the prefabricated building range.
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Production
The load-bearing frame, wall panels and roof panels are produced to the project; production runs in parallel with the foundation works.
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Erection
The prefabricated elements are assembled on the foundation. Finishing erection before the court surface is applied avoids moving material over the new surface.
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Wet areas and services
Water and electrical services for the changing cubicles, WC and café kitchen are completed after erection.
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Handover and preparation for use
The building is handed over in working order. Utility subscriptions, furniture and kitchen equipment are the owner's responsibility.
A written quotation for your project
Tell us the condition of your site and the number of courts, and we will prepare an itemised written quotation after the survey.
Planning the Clubhouse Together with Court Construction
When the courts and the building are handled in one project, the six decisions below are taken once.
Levels and excavation
If the court and the building are planned at the same level, excavation is carried out once and the terrace connects to the court without steps.
Service lines
Water, electricity and drainage lines are laid before the court sub-base; running a line afterwards means opening the ground.
Lighting panel
If the court lighting panel and its controls are housed in the building, a separate panel cabinet is not needed.
Fence gate and entrance
The gate of the court fence is aligned with the exit of the building, so players reach the court without walking round the run-off.
Rainwater
Water from the roof of the building and the terrace is directed to a separate line, not to the drainage of the court.
Order of works
Foundation concrete and erection are completed before the court surface is applied, so site plant does not cross the new coating.
One works programme
Running the courts and the building under one works programme allows the foundation concrete and the court sub-base to be poured in the same phase, and the order of the two sites does not clash.
Reserving space on the plot for the building
The envelope of a single club-level court takes 593 m²; the building stays outside this envelope, so the land required is that figure plus the building.
Rough Budget for a Tennis Clubhouse Building
The rough budget is the enclosed area of the building multiplied by the prefabricated building range per m². The range is ₺7,000 – ₺12,500 per m²: a 2026 market estimate, production and erection included; foundation concrete, haulage, utility connections, equipment and furniture, and VAT excluded.
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| Scale | Enclosed area | Calculation | Rough budget |
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| Court-side unit | 24 m² 8 × 3 m | 24 m² × ₺7,000 – ₺12,500 | ₺168,000 – ₺300,000 |
| Clubhouse | 72 m² 12 × 6 m | 72 m² × ₺7,000 – ₺12,500 | ₺504,000 – ₺900,000 |
| Multi-court facility building | 150 m² 20 × 7.5 m | 150 m² × ₺7,000 – ₺12,500 | ₺1,050,000 – ₺1,875,000 |
Amounts are a 2026 market estimate, exclude VAT and are fixed at the survey. The open terrace and canopy, and permit and design fees, are outside the calculation. Areas are example planning values. Last updated: 3 October 2026.
Included in the range
- Production of the prefabricated building
- Erection of the building on site
The lower end of the range corresponds to an advanced shell handover and the upper end to a turnkey handover. The level required is stated in writing in the quotation.
Outside the range
- Foundation concrete
- Haulage
- Electricity, water and drainage connections, and utility subscriptions
- Kitchen equipment and furniture
- VAT
Not included in the court price
The court ranges on the home page cover the court only and give no figure for buildings, because the list there includes every type of structure. The range here applies only to a building produced as a prefabricated system and is added on top of the court budget.
Which end of the range you are near
A building weighted towards stores and cubicles, with a standard facade, sits near the lower and middle part of the range. A lounge with a wide glazed facade, showers, kitchen services and additional insulation moves the building into the upper half.
Note on Building Permits and Business Licences
In projects in Turkey a prefabricated clubhouse building is also subject to zoning legislation and requires a building permit. For projects abroad the local regulations apply, and written information should be obtained from the competent local authority. The three points below summarise the provisions in force in Turkey.
A prefabricated building is still a building
In Turkey the Zoning Law defines a building so as to include permanent or temporary and fixed or movable structures; there is no separate exemption for prefabricated and container buildings.
Turkey, Zoning Law No. 3194, Article 5
Building permit
In Turkey a building permit from the municipality or the governorship is compulsory for every building within the scope of the law.
Turkey, Zoning Law No. 3194, Article 21
Business licence for the café
In Turkey a business cannot be opened or operated without a business opening and operating licence; a business opened without a licence is closed.
Turkey, Regulation on Business Opening and Operating Licences, Article 6
Frequently Asked Questions About the Tennis Clubhouse Building
Frequently asked questions about the size, layout and budget of a tennis clubhouse building.
Does a single court need a clubhouse building?
A full clubhouse is not needed. For one or two courts, a court-side unit of 24 m² meets most requirements: two changing cubicles, a WC, a racket store and a shaded waiting area.
Is a changing cubicle enough for a hotel or residential complex court?
In most cases it is. Hotel guests arrive from their rooms and residents from their homes, so the priorities are a shaded seating area, a WC and a lockable racket store. A facility that admits outside members adds a changing area with showers.
Is a separate room needed for racket stringing?
A separate room is not needed. The stringing machine and bench fit into a corner of the reception or the store; since members leave their racket at the desk and collect it there, a position close to the reception is preferred.
Where are the ball machine and the court maintenance equipment stored?
In a wide-door store without steps, with its door opening onto the court or onto the outer facade. At clay court facilities the store is enlarged for brushes, rollers and irrigation equipment.
Which side of the court should the clubhouse stand on?
The general approach is to place the building beside the court or between groups of courts rather than directly behind the baseline; the facade then stays out of the players' field of view and the terrace overlooks the courts. The exact position is settled at the survey.
Can the viewing terrace extend into the court run-off?
It should not. The run-off is the area the player runs into for the ball; at club level 5.48 m is left behind the baseline and 3.05 m beside the sideline. The terrace, canopy and building begin outside this area.
How is the clubhouse connected if there is an indoor court?
The building is brought close to the entrance facade of the indoor court and a covered link is planned between them. With an air dome the link joins the airlock door; with a steel-framed court the building can also be erected against the structure.
Are the umpire's chair and scoreboard included in the clubhouse building?
They are not. The umpire's chair, scoreboard, players' bench and shade structure are court equipment and are part of the court quotation.
Is the cost of the clubhouse building included in the court price?
It is not. A prefabricated clubhouse building is calculated separately: ₺7,000 – ₺12,500 per m², a 2026 market estimate; production and erection included, foundation concrete, haulage, utility connections, equipment and furniture, and VAT excluded. For the 72 m² example clubhouse this calculation comes to ₺504,000 – ₺900,000.
Quotation and Contact
We would be glad to work out the room programme and layout of your clubhouse building together with your courts. Please share the number of courts, the membership and lesson arrangements of the facility and whether you plan a café.
Get in touch
- Phone 0312 870 13 40 0530 294 86 07
- WhatsApp 0530 294 86 07
- E-mail info@teniskortumaliyeti.com.tr
- Working hours Monday – Saturday 09:00 – 19:00
- Address Kızılırmak Mah., 1443. Cad., Kızılırmak Plaza No: 12, Kat: 6, Ofis: 24, 06520 Çankaya, Ankara
Where we work
Our office is in Çankaya, Ankara. We build across Turkey; for projects outside Ankara the survey is planned together with haulage and accommodation.
Preparing these will speed things up
- The location and approximate size of the site
- The condition of the existing ground, level or with falls
- How many courts are envisaged
- Whether the court is to be covered
- Any site layout drawing or specification already prepared