# Hotton hopes to become a new padel venue: six indoor courts could be built

> In Hotton, padel could soon scale up. A private project aiming to build six covered courts is on the table, with an expected operational date before the end of 2028. Details, timeline, integration: here's what we know, and what this could change for players in the region.

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Published: 2026-01-15T11:11:45+01:00
Modified: 2026-01-28T08:52:27+01:00
Author: Jérôme
Categories: Padel Belgium, Padel In-depth
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## A private project born from a municipal call for proposals

The scenario has become common in municipalities where demand is exploding: the supply of courts can no longer keep up, clubs are full, and players are driving around to find courts. In Hotton, the municipality has chosen to act by launching a call for projects to develop a municipal plot dedicated to covered padel courts. The proposal put forward by **Marc Raskin**, an entrepreneur from the region, was selected, with the support of ‘local’ investors or those linked to the municipality.

The central idea: to establish a site capable of accommodating regular play, including in winter, with **six double courts** indoors. A format consistent with what works elsewhere: high game volume, available slots, and the possibility of eventually hosting a small club life (lessons, tournaments, interclub, events).

## Where would the padel complex in Hotton be built?

The targeted site is located at the **exit of Hotton**, in the direction of **Barvaux**, behind the former Allmat store and near Rue Saint-Roch. The location is presented as relatively open, with the nearest dwelling more than a hundred meters away, according to the information provided. This is a significant point: padel, even indoors, must now anticipate the issue of local residents, particularly regarding accessibility and noise.

### 2,500 m², a budget of around 3 million euros

The building mentioned would be around **2,500 m²** for an announced budget close to **3 million euros** (amount communicated as subject to change). At this stage, the timeline remains cautious: opening is envisioned **late 2028 at the earliest**, and the permit application has not yet been submitted.

## Beyond the courts: a leisure ‘destination’

Padel is no longer limited to four glass walls and a net. The Hotton project fits into this ‘complex’ logic, with additional facilities mentioned: changing rooms, cafeteria, spaces for meetings and team-building activities, outdoor terrace, parking lots… and even the installation of golf simulators. A hybrid proposal targeting a dual audience: regular players and a more occasional clientele (businesses, groups, sports after-work events).

### 24/7: promise of access… and need for precautions

Another notable element: accessibility could be very broad, potentially **24/7** depending on demand. On paper, this is a strong argument for players juggling work and family life. In practice, this imposes high demands on flow management (night arrivals, lighting, parking) and, above all, on acoustics.

## The crux of the matter: acoustics and local acceptance

Padel carries a sensitive issue: sound impact (ball impacts, resonances, doors, movements). Here, the architect in charge of the project has already emphasized technical solutions designed to limit disturbances: structure, insulation, materials capable of ‘containing’ noise and reducing propagation. An **acoustic study** is mentioned as a key step, and the municipality states it will remain attentive to respecting local residents.

In short: the project will not only depend on public enthusiasm. It will also depend on the quality of the construction, the actual operating hours, and how the site functions daily.

| Feature | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Format | Six double courts announced, indoors, to maximize availability in all seasons. |
| Location | Site envisioned at the exit of Hotton towards Barvaux, with an announced distance from the nearest dwellings. |
| Comfort | Changing rooms and cafeteria space mentioned, with a ‘life center’ approach rather than simple court rental. |
| Acoustics | Technical measures and study mentioned to limit disturbances, a decisive factor for the permit. |
| Energy | Installation of photovoltaic panels announced to move towards energy autonomy for the building. |

## A “racket hub” taking shape with tennis

The padel project does not exist in isolation. In parallel, the municipality is working on a subsidy request via Infrasport to develop **two covered tennis courts** on the site of the former football field, where outdoor facilities already exist. The ultimate goal would be to structure a broader ‘racket’ hub, connected to slow lanes and conceived as a true sports anchor point.

## What this changes for players in the region

Along the Rochefort-Marche-Ciney axis, the padel offering has intensified. But at the Hotton-Rendeux-Durbuy-Erezée scale, many players still have to travel further to find an available slot. If the complex comes to fruition, the impact could be immediate:

- more availability in the evenings and in winter thanks to the covered facilities;
- fewer trips to play during the week;
- a potential venue for lessons, local leagues, and amateur tournaments;
- possible competition on prices… but also a boost in services (coaching, events, hospitality).

## Key takeaways

- A six-court indoor complex is planned in Hotton, led by Marc Raskin and local investors.
- The project aims for an opening in late 2028 at the earliest, but the permit has not yet been submitted.
- Local acceptance will depend on serious management of acoustics and usage, especially if access extends to extended hours.
- In parallel, the municipality is pushing a project for two covered tennis courts, towards a structured racket hub.

As often, the announcement kicks off the dynamic… but the follow-up will depend on administrative and technical milestones. For players and residents, three questions will be decisive:

- **The permit**: timeline, potential conditions, project adaptations.
- **Acoustics**: selected solutions, study results, operating procedures (actual hours, access management).
- **The model**: pricing, booking, activities, integration of a padel school, local partnerships.

Meanwhile, Hotton joins the list of municipalities betting on padel as a sporting… and economic lever. An exciting promise for local players, provided the project succeeds in terms of authorizations and community living.

## Sources and useful links

- [TV Lux – Soon six covered padel courts in Hotton](https://www.tvlux.be/actu/sport/bientot-six-terrains-de-padel-couverts-a-hotton_50547)
- [RTBF – A six-court padel complex in Hotton](https://www.rtbf.be/article/un-complexe-de-six-terrains-de-padel-en-projet-a-hotton-11661015)
- [Infrasport (ADEPS)](https://www.sport-adeps.be/index.php?id=infrasports).