Padel club development partner
We build profitable padel clubs, end to end.
ONYX SPORT guides investors through the entire journey — from identifying the right club for your location, to court supply, AI-driven management, marketing and retail. One partner, one accountable system, one clear path to return.
Padel Club Development
- Players worldwide
- 30M+
- End-to-end
- 1 partner
- Decisions, data-led
- 100%
- Operating model
- AI-native
and accelerating globally
site to operations
location-modelled
from day one
Trusted to deliver across the full club lifecycle
The opportunity
Padel is scaling fast. Most investors lack a way in.
The demand is real and growing, but a successful club is far more than four courts. Location, format, pricing, retention and operations all decide whether it returns. ONYX SPORT removes the guesswork — combining proprietary modelling with hands-on delivery so capital is deployed with confidence.
Explore our processDe-risked decisions
Every recommendation is backed by location data and demand modelling — not assumptions.
One accountable partner
No juggling suppliers. We own the chain from feasibility to a live, managed club.
Built to perform
AI operations drive utilisation, dynamic pricing and retention from launch.
Investor-first
Clear reporting, transparent costs, and a model aligned to your return.
What we deliver
Four pillars, one integrated system
Each pillar stands alone — but together they form a club designed to be profitable from the first booking.
Court supply & construction
Premium panoramic and standard courts, lighting, flooring and turnkey build management — specified to the format your location needs.
- Indoor, outdoor & covered configurations
- Certified materials & installation
- Project & contractor coordination
AI club management
A connected ecosystem for bookings, dynamic pricing, access, staffing and member retention — running your club at peak utilisation.
- Smart scheduling & dynamic pricing
- Retention & churn prediction
- Live performance dashboards
Marketing & brand
From naming and identity to launch campaigns and community building — we fill courts and keep them full.
- Brand identity & positioning
- Launch & acquisition campaigns
- Community, leagues & events
Retail & ancillary revenue
Pro shop, equipment, F&B and merchandise — additional revenue streams designed into the club from the start.
- Pro shop & equipment sourcing
- F&B and lounge concepts
- Branded merchandise
Proprietary system
The right club for the right location
Our location intelligence engine analyses each prospective site and recommends the club format most likely to succeed there — indoor or outdoor, premium or volume, the optimal number of courts, and the supporting revenue mix. You invest in the model the location actually supports.
Catchment & demand
Population, demographics, competition and travel time mapped to real demand.
Format optimisation
Court count, indoor/outdoor split and pricing tier matched to the catchment.
Return modelling
Projected utilisation, revenue and payback before a single court is ordered.
Recommended format
Premium indoor · 6 courts
Suitability
92/100
Est. utilisation
71%
Payback
3.4y
Illustrative figures shown for demonstration.
AI ecosystem
A club that runs at peak performance
Our operating layer connects every part of the club, turning daily activity into higher utilisation, smarter pricing and longer member lifetimes.
Smart booking
Frictionless reservations across web and app, with automated court allocation and waitlists.
Dynamic pricing
Rates adjust to demand and peak hours to maximise revenue per court.
Member retention
Churn signals trigger personalised offers and re-engagement, automatically.
Access & security
Automated entry, lighting and court access tied directly to bookings.
Live analytics
One dashboard for utilisation, revenue, retention and staffing — in real time.
Automated operations
Staffing, maintenance and communications scheduled around real demand.
How it works
From first conversation to a thriving club
A clear, staged process — so you always know what happens next and where your investment stands.
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1
Discovery
We learn your goals, budget and target locations, and define what success looks like.
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2
Location intelligence
Our engine models each site and recommends the optimal club format and returns.
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3
Design & supply
Court specification, layout and sourcing — tailored to the chosen format.
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4
Build & systems
Managed construction and full AI ecosystem setup, ready for opening day.
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5
Launch & marketing
Brand, campaigns and community programming to fill courts from day one.
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Manage & grow
Ongoing AI-driven operations and reporting that compound performance over time.
Meet the founder
Dorian Danko
Founder, ONYX SPORT
Founded by Dorian Danko, ONYX SPORT was established with a clear vision: to help investors, developers, and entrepreneurs successfully enter the rapidly growing padel industry.
Combining professional experience in international sports business with a deep understanding of the padel ecosystem, Dorian has worked across player development, club operations, and strategic project execution. This unique perspective allows ONYX SPORT to bridge the gap between sport and investment, delivering projects that are both commercially viable and operationally sustainable.
Today, ONYX SPORT partners with investors and stakeholders across Europe to develop premium padel facilities, providing strategic guidance from initial planning and procurement through to launch and long-term growth.
"Our mission is simple: build exceptional padel destinations that create lasting value for investors, players, and communities."
Ready to model your first club?
Share a location and your goals. We'll come back with a clear read on the opportunity.
Do I need prior experience in sport or hospitality?
No. ONYX SPORT is built for investors. We handle the operational expertise end to end, while keeping you informed and in control of the decisions that matter.
How do you decide what type of club to build?
Our location intelligence engine analyses the catchment, demand, competition and pricing headroom for each site, then recommends the format — indoor or outdoor, court count and revenue mix — most likely to perform there.
Can you work with a location I already own?
Yes. We can assess an existing site or help you identify and evaluate new ones. Either way you'll get a data-backed view of the opportunity before committing.
Do you only supply courts, or run the club too?
Both — and everything between. You can engage us for the full lifecycle or for specific pillars such as supply, AI management, marketing or retail.
What does the AI ecosystem actually do?
It manages bookings, dynamic pricing, access, retention and reporting from a single platform — increasing utilisation and revenue while reducing operational overhead.
Get started
Let's build your club
Tell us about your location and ambitions. We'll respond with next steps and an initial read on the opportunity.