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How Much Does a Basketball Court Cost?

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The components you’ll need to consider…

Concrete

It all starts with a strong foundation. If the slab is not done right, problems with alignment can present during the tile installation or later in the court’s life. Some sports court suppliers simply don’t pour concrete, regardless of your location. In those cases you will likely be required to find, hire and manage your own local contractor(s) to complete this job. Dealing with construction contractors can present unsavoury risks to budget, safety and quality of the finished product. It can also make it difficult to set netting posts and the in-ground hoop anchor system into the concrete, as you may have to coordinate with more than one company.

The pricing of concrete slabs can vary significantly across the country and from job-to-job. We recommend budgeting $100 – $150 per square metre of concrete required, inclusive of excavation, materials and labour. However, if extensive excavation is required or the site has limited access or is in a remote location, the price per square metre can be higher.

So for our 3X3 GO PRO court example, a full-sized 3on3 half-court concrete slab (10m x 15m) generally costs in the region of $15k – 20k to prepare and pour.

Sports Court Surface

For outdoor court surfaces that perform throughout the seasons, year after year, it is recommended that you install only quality inter-locking sports court tiles that won’t buckle or warp, from a reputable supplier with a solid track record. MSF Sports has been servicing the residential market for over 7 years, and servicing commercial courts for over 110 years. Our exclusive MSF PRO Tile has evolved to become the industry-standard, trusted for years by some of the most elite sporting brands in Australia including: NBL’s 3X3 Hustle, Basketball WA, Basketball SA, Action Indoor Sports Stadiums, Melbourne United, Nike, FutsalOz, Arnold Sports, YMCA, Rebel, Collingwood FC, Under Armour, RedBull Reign and many more…

Our famous tile has been specially designed by MSF Sports to replicate the ball bounce and joint cushioning effect of an indoor hardwood sports floor, while offering significant sound reduction compared with bare concrete. It is precision manufactured using durable, recyclable polypropylene with no less than fifty quality rubber cushion stoppers per tile and has a 10 year warranty, with a 20+ year life expectancy.

At the time of publishing, Australia’s most trusted outdoor multi sports surface, the MSF PRO tile retails for $110/sqm Australia-wide.

Hoop

The cost of your Basketball hoop will depend on a few factors such as how big you want the backboard and the hoop extension to be. It’s best to stick with a tried-and-tested, heavy-duty brand (we highly recommend Goalrilla) for optimal performance, adjustability and longevity. We stock a range of the world’s best, super-sturdy, permanent, outdoor, adjustable basketball hoops. The cost of a quality hoop can range from around $1,500 to $4,500.

Line Markings & Court Art

Line markings can usually cost upwards of $500+ to outsource. MSF Sports currently offers free line markings on all MSF PRO flooring packages (including a second sport’s line markings! eg. Basketball and Netball lines).

Additionally, if you’d like to have your own special custom logo or artwork painted in the ‘key’ (or anywhere else), the average cost of a single colour logo printed is around $500. You can supply your own vector or hi-res artwork.

Labour

Hiring labourers can set you back in the region of $300 – $400 per day per labourer, and it’s often not easy to find those with experience building sports courts. In-ground hoops require three strong labourers to build. The total court surface & hoop installation labour charges generally sits around $1100 – $1500, but this can vary due to a range of factors such as court size, customisations, site location/access and hoop chosen.

We recommend using an experienced and reputable sports court builder such as MSF Sports, to install your court surface and hoop to correctly match the approved design specs.

Do it right the first time!

Optional Extras (Additional)

  • Netting & Poles / Fencing insatlled $2000 – $3500
  • Lighting $500+
  • Ball Return System (Simple mechanical units $100 – $500, while Professional Auto Electronic Rapid Ball Returns cost upwards of $10k+)

The total cost of a backyard basketball ‘half court’ (165sqm or less) is generally within the range of $10,000 – $40,000, fully installed. Whilst a FIBA-regulation sized ‘full court’ (420sqm+) costs around $70,000 – $90,000, fully installed.

This post was last modified on 01/11/2023 16:09

James marcus

Garden Courte is a blog written by [James Marcus], a passionate gardener and writer. She has been gardening for over 20 years and has a deep understanding of plants and how to care for them. In her blog, she shares her knowledge and experience with others, providing tips and advice on gardening, plant care, and more.

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