The cost of an indoor football pitch roof is calculated on the square metres of the covered area, not of the pitch itself. For a 30×50 m pitch this area is about 1,749 m², and depending on the system chosen the roof budget ranges from 2.01 to 3.94 million ₺. Below you will find an itemized breakdown of air dome, membrane, sandwich-panel and retractable systems.
Prices are per m² of covered area and are totalled for the 30×50 m sample pitch over 1,749 m². The steel structure, cover, foundations and anchorage on normal soil, erection and structural design are included in the bands.
2026 market estimate, excluding VAT; finalized after the site survey and structural design. Calculation: covered area 1,749 m² × price per m². Consistency check: the 2,000,000 ₺ difference between the indoor pitch (4,000,000 ₺) and outdoor pitch (2,000,000 ₺) starting prices on our home page, divided by this area, works out at about 1,144 ₺/m², which matches the lower limit of the bands.
A 30×50 m artificial-turf pitch is roofed by covering about 1,749 m², including the margins outside the cage. At 2026 market estimates, the price per m² is 1,150–1,450 ₺ for an air dome, 1,150–1,600 ₺ for steel arches with PVC membrane and 1,650–2,250 ₺ for steel trusses with sandwich panels (excluding VAT). That means a roof budget of between 2.01 and 3.94 million ₺, depending on the system. The price is driven mostly by ground conditions and foundations, snow load and the choice of insulation.
The most common mistake when comparing roof quotes is to base them on the 1,500 m² of playing area. In practice, margins are left outside the cage-and-netting line for columns, a maintenance path and side clearance, and the roof covers this enlarged footprint.
That is why every price per m² on this page is given on the covered footprint: the extra cover material and the additional surface created by the arch or truss geometry are already included in the price. The actual cross-section, apex height and margin widths are set in the structural design; the geometry above is only an example showing the logic of the calculation.
Each of the four systems has a different cost structure: in some the steel tonnage drives the budget, in others the cover or the mechanical equipment. Click a card to see how the system is built and where its cost comes from.
A multi-layer cover that stands without a steel frame, held up by the slight pressure of air blown inside. The lowest initial investment, but operation depends on the fans.
1,150 – 1,450 ₺ / m²
Cost StructurePVC membrane tensioned over galvanized steel arches. The most balanced solution between cost, daylight and installation time, and the most common system for artificial-turf pitches.
1,150 – 1,600 ₺ / m²
Cost StructureInsulated sandwich panels on a steel structure of columns, trusses and purlins. A permanent building; the longest cover life and the lowest condensation risk.
1,650 – 2,250 ₺ / m²
Cost StructureSystems with movable roof or side-wall panels that can be used like an outdoor pitch in summer. The mechanism and detailing are project-specific; this option has the widest price range.
1,900 – 3,000 ₺ / m²
Cost StructurePrice alone is not enough to decide. The same budget can mean different foundation needs, different daylight and a different maintenance load.
| Criterion | Air dome | Steel + PVC membrane | Steel + sandwich panel | Retractable / semi-open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price range per m² | 1,150 – 1,450 ₺ | 1,150 – 1,600 ₺ | 1,650 – 2,250 ₺ | 1,900 – 3,000 ₺ |
| 30×50 pitch total (million ₺) | 2.01 – 2.54 | 2.01 – 2.80 | 2.89 – 3.94 | 3.32 – 5.25 |
| Foundations and anchorage | Continuous anchor beam around the pitch, sized for uplift | Pad footings and tie beams at the arch feet | Heavier load; larger pad footings or strip foundations | Rigid foundations for rails and moving loads, precise levels |
| Snow and wind load | Manufacturer's load calculation and operating instructions decide | Arch spacing and section size set by structural calculation | Panel weight is also included; steel tonnage increases | Open and closed positions designed separately |
| Insulation and condensation | Limited insulation through multi-layer fabric | Condensation risk with a single layer; double layer is an extra item | Insulated panel; lowest risk | Seal detailing at moving joints is critical |
| Daylight | Depends on the fabric; can be translucent | Translucent; little need for daytime lighting | Opaque; polycarbonate strip is an extra item | Full daylight in the open position |
| On-site installation | 3–5 weeks | 5–8 weeks | 7–11 weeks | 10–16 weeks |
| Typical cover life | 10–15 years | 15–20 years (steel lasts longer) | 25–30 years | 15–25 years (depends on the mechanism) |
| Maintenance | Fan, door and fabric checks; continuous operation | Tension, seam and connection checks | Screw, seal and gutter checks | Rail, motor and lock maintenance |
The budget of the standard system on the 1,749 m² sample pitch splits into five items. The shares are typical values; they shift by a few points from project to project but never take the total outside the band.
| Item | Unit price | Quantity | Amount range | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel structure (fabrication + hot-dip galvanizing) | 575 – 800 ₺/m² | 1,749 m² | 1,005,675 – 1,399,200 ₺ | 50% |
| PVC membrane cover and gable end walls | 276 – 384 ₺/m² | 1,749 m² | 482,724 – 671,616 ₺ | 24% |
| Foundations and anchorage (soil of normal bearing capacity) | 138 – 192 ₺/m² | 1,749 m² | 241,362 – 335,808 ₺ | 12% |
| Erection, crane and scaffolding | 115 – 160 ₺/m² | 1,749 m² | 201,135 – 279,840 ₺ | 10% |
| Structural design, soil survey and permit file | 46 – 64 ₺/m² | 1,749 m² | 80,454 – 111,936 ₺ | 4% |
| Total (band) | 1,150 – 1,600 ₺/m² | 1,749 m² | 2,011,350 – 2,798,400 ₺ | 100% |
The items below do not arise in every project; when they do, they are added on top of the bands above. The amounts are calculated for the same 30×50 sample pitch.
250 – 400 ₺/m² × 1,749 m²
437,250 – 699,600 ₺
8–10% of the footprint (140–175 m²) × 1,800 – 2,600 ₺/m²
251,856 – 454,740 ₺
Foundation item (241,362 – 335,808 ₺) × 15–40%
36,204 – 134,323 ₺
Lump sum per system
180,000 – 350,000 ₺
Lump sum per pitch
60,000 – 150,000 ₺
This page covers only the capital cost of the roof; we recommend having the installation and energy costs of heating and ventilation calculated separately once the roof type is settled.
The same pitch produces a different roof budget in two different locations. The reason is load, not material: as snow and wind loads rise, arch spacing narrows, sections grow and foundations get heavier.
That is why a structural calculation is mandatory for every indoor pitch roof. Loads are calculated from the site's snow load zone, altitude and wind conditions using the methods of EN 1991-1-3 (snow) and EN 1991-1-4 (wind) — in Türkiye through TS 498 and the TS EN versions of these standards, abroad through the local code — and seismic design is carried out separately. A ready-made “standard arch” price given without this calculation is an incomplete quote.
In an indoor pitch, when the cold roof surface meets the humid, warm air inside, water droplets form on the inner face of the cover. Insulation reduces this risk but can also reduce light, so the two decisions must be made together.
The lightest, most economical cover that lets light through. Condensation may appear on the inner surface in cold weather, which is why ventilation openings are part of the design from the start.
The air or insulation layer between the two skins keeps the inner surface warm. The difference is priced as an extra item of 250 – 400 ₺/m² on the footprint.
The insulation is inside the panel; this is the option with the lowest condensation risk. If the seals and screws at panel joints are not detailed properly, the benefit of insulation is reduced.
An air layer forms between the multi-layer fabrics. Internal pressure and constant air movement manage condensation, but this depends on the fans running without interruption.
Membranes and some dome fabrics diffuse daylight inside; there are no shadows, and the lights can often stay off during daytime matches.
On a sandwich-panel roof, the polycarbonate strip is planned at about 8–10% of the footprint. Without it the lights stay on during the day, which is an operating cost.
Each factor shows in which direction, and roughly by how much, it moves the price. The factors with figures are calculated from the same source as the extra items on this page.
The biggest difference comes from here: on the same pitch, the price per m² opens up from 1,150 ₺ at the lower end of an air dome to 3,000 ₺ at the upper end of a retractable system.
A high snow load narrows arch spacing and enlarges sections; steel tonnage — and therefore the biggest item in the budget — increases.
On open, wind-exposed sites, bracing and anchorage are strengthened; for an air dome the anchor beam gets larger.
On weak soil the foundation item can rise by 15–40%. A foundation price given without a soil survey is no more than a guess.
As the column-free span and internal height grow, the arch or truss gets heavier and the cover surface expands.
A double-layer membrane adds 250 – 400 ₺ per m² of footprint; on sandwich panels the rooflight strip is a separate item.
On rooftop projects, narrow streets or sites where the crane cannot get close, the erection item grows and the schedule lengthens.
When several pitches are brought under one roof, shared columns and foundations lower the price per m²; the total budget, of course, goes up.
An outdoor pitch in use can be covered; however, the budget depends on whether the existing pitch can carry the roof.
The cage-and-netting posts of outdoor pitches and their foundations are not designed for the roof's snow and wind loads. Roof columns therefore usually sit on new foundations placed outside the cage line. If there is not enough margin outside the cage, either the column line is moved closer to the pitch or the pitch size is reduced; this decision affects both cost and playing area.
The weeks below refer to on-site installation. Structural design, permits and factory fabrication run before and alongside it.
The pitch dimensions, levels, crane access and existing services are inspected on site; the soil survey provides the data that determines the foundation type. The roof system is shortlisted at this stage.
The structural system and foundations are calculated for snow, wind and seismic loads. The itemized quote is based on this design; a quote given without structural calculation is only a preliminary price.
Permanent steel structures require a building permit: in Türkiye the application is made to the municipality with the design file, and abroad the local authority's rules apply. How demountable systems such as air domes are treated varies from one authority to another, so a written opinion should be obtained before applying. The permit is the most uncertain item in the schedule.
Pad footings or the anchor beam are poured and anchor bolts are set with a template. While the concrete cures, steel fabrication proceeds in parallel at the factory.
Arches or trusses are lifted by crane and the cover or panels are fitted. On-site installation time depends on the system: 3–5 weeks for an air dome, 5–8 weeks for membrane and 7–11 weeks for sandwich panels.
Connections, tensioning and water paths are checked, and the handover is made together with the maintenance instructions. Artificial turf and lighting work then continues under the finished roof, unaffected by rain.
Because the roof covers not only the playing area but also the margins outside the cage for columns, a maintenance path and side clearance. On a 30×50 m pitch the playing area is 1,500 m², while the covered footprint is about 1,749 m²; the surface of the arched cover, including the gable ends, rises to about 2,379 m². A price based on the footprint makes it easier to compare quotes with different geometries.
The indoor pitch starting price is 4,000,000 ₺ and the outdoor pitch starting price is 2,000,000 ₺. The 2,000,000 ₺ difference, divided by the 1,749 m² covered on the 30×50 sample pitch, works out at about 1,144 ₺/m², which corresponds to the lower limit of the roof and steel structure bands. As a higher-quality cover, insulation or sandwich panels are chosen, this share grows.
When the fans stop, the internal pressure drops slowly and the cover starts to come down, so the pitch must be evacuated. For uninterrupted use, a backup fan and an automatically starting generator are planned. For the sample pitch this extra item is 180,000 – 350,000 ₺ and is not included in the air dome band.
A properly tensioned membrane cover with a lacquered surface typically lasts 15–20 years; the steel arches last far longer and stay in place during renewal. Since the cover makes up about 24% of the standard system budget, a renewal budget of around 482,724 – 671,616 ₺ at today's prices can be expected for the sample pitch; removal and scaffolding conditions change this amount.
This dripping is usually condensation, not a leak: when warm, humid indoor air touches the cold cover surface, water vapour turns into droplets. It is more common with single-layer membranes. A double-layer or insulated cover, proper seal detailing at panel joints and sufficient ventilation openings reduce the problem considerably.
It depends on the cover type. Translucent PVC membrane and some dome fabrics diffuse daylight inside, so the lights can often stay off during daytime matches. Under an opaque sandwich-panel roof without a polycarbonate rooflight strip, the lights are on during the day as well; this difference shows up not in the investment but in annual operating costs.
Usually not. Cage-and-netting posts and their foundations are sized for the netting and wind load; they do not have the section or foundation depth to carry the roof's snow and wind loads. Roof columns sit on new foundations. Whether the existing posts can be kept is decided by structural calculation and a foundation check.
Because the number of moving modules, the opening ratio and the rail and motor details differ greatly from project to project. A semi-open system with only a roof is close to the lower end of the band (1,900 ₺/m²), while a fully opening motorized roof approaches the upper end (3,000 ₺/m²). A firm price for this system can only be given once the module layout has been drawn.
In the bands on this page, structural design, soil survey and the permit file are included at about 4% of the budget. When comparing quotes, check whether this item is stated clearly: a quote that omits it either adds it later or proposes a roof without calculations.
Not always. Whether demountable systems count as temporary structures and which documents are required can vary between authorities; permanent reinforced-concrete work such as the anchor beam is also assessed separately. Getting a written opinion from the relevant authority — the municipality in Türkiye — before the project starts removes the biggest uncertainty in the schedule.