Lusotendas
Over a century of expertise in structural cover solutions, specialists in bespoke padel and tennis court coverings across Europe and the UK.
About Lusotendas
Lusotendas is a century-old leader in structural cover solutions, with a heritage spanning more than 100 years and a presence across Europe and beyond. Originally rooted in textile and industrial sheltering, the company has evolved into one of the most respected names in bespoke coverings for sports facilities, with particular expertise in padel and tennis court structures.
Over more than a century, Lusotendas has built an unmatched body of knowledge in the engineering of tensile and modular structures. This heritage gives them a depth of technical expertise that newer entrants to the market simply cannot replicate. Their solutions combine the accumulated wisdom of decades of real-world installation with the latest advances in materials science, structural engineering and bespoke design.
The company was founded in Portugal, where their deep roots in European sports infrastructure have made them a trusted name in padel markets from Iberia to Central Europe. That experience is now being brought to the UK market, where the rapid growth of padel is creating significant demand for exactly the kind of covered court solutions that Lusotendas specialises in.
Padel Court Cover Solutions
Lusotendas structures for padel are designed from the ground up. Customisable tensile and modular systems can cover a single court, a multi-court complex or an entire padel park, protecting playing surfaces from British weather while maintaining the open, airy atmosphere that the sport demands. Structures are engineered to the highest safety and durability standards, with options for branding integration, lighting compatibility and climate management built in from the design stage. Whether it is a temporary seasonal solution or a permanent venue upgrade, Lusotendas can specify and deliver the right product.
Growing UK Presence
As British padel matures from a niche interest into a mainstream sport, venue operators are increasingly looking for ways to extend their season and improve the consistency of their player experience. Covered courts are one of the most impactful investments a venue can make, and Lusotendas is increasingly the partner of choice for British operators who want to do this properly.
Their growing UK presence means that British venues now have access to Lusotendas' full range of design, engineering and installation services, with local support to navigate planning, building regulations and the specific characteristics of UK climate and ground conditions. It is a serious commitment to a market that they believe has a long and exciting future.
Gold Sponsor Partnership
Lusotendas' Gold Sponsorship of the British Padel Awards reflects their conviction that the UK padel market is entering a phase of sustained, professional-grade growth, and their desire to be part of shaping it. The awards celebrate the best of British padel, and Lusotendas brings a standard of structural excellence that matches that ambition.
Their presence at the inaugural ceremony on 16 May 2026 at Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, will introduce their capabilities to the operators, investors and venue developers who will define the future landscape of padel in Britain.