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Opening a soft play in Montevideo

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GetSoftPlay combines local demand with live competition data and connects you with a vetted manufacturer. Here is what the numbers say about Montevideo.

Quick answer: Montevideo is a metro of about 1.9M people with an estimated 96,000 children in the central catchment and 7 indoor play venues nearby — roughly 13,714 children per venue versus a benchmark near 8,000. That makes it an underserved market with room for a new venue. Equipment for a 150 m² venue runs about $U1,200,000–$U3,000,000, and the catchment could support roughly $U6,912,000 in annual revenue.
96,000
children in catchment
7
play venues nearby
13,714
children per venue
1.71×
demand gap

Is there demand for soft play in Montevideo?

Montevideo is a metro of about 1.9M people, with an estimated 96,000 children (30,720 under 5) in the central catchment, served by 7 venues — 13,714 per venue. Against a benchmark of 8,000, Montevideo scores a 1.71× demand gap, making it an underserved market with room for a new venue.

How much does it cost to open in Montevideo?

Equipment and installation run about $U8,000$U20,000 per m². A typical 150 m² venue is roughly $U1,200,000$U3,000,000 in equipment; your total opening budget is usually 1.7–2.5× that once fit-out, rent and licensing are added. You typically need local business registration, a building/occupancy permit and fire-safety sign-off; equipment should meet recognised commercial safety standards (EN 1176 / ASTM). Use our cost calculator or equipment package builder for an exact figure.

How many soft play venues are in Montevideo?

There are 7 venues within 5 km of central Montevideo, averaging 4.4★ across 7,743 reviews (Google Places, 2026-09-19). The highest-rated is PUMPA at 4.7★.

  • Cheers Parque de Trampolines y Entretenimiento
  • Galartija
  • Espacio Modelo
  • PUMPA
  • Levity Trampoline Park
  • Summit Trampoline Park
  • Juegos Infantiles - Parque Batlle

Common questions

Is there demand for soft play in Montevideo?

Montevideo has an estimated 96,000 children in the central catchment served by 7 indoor play venues — about 13,714 per venue, a gap ratio of 1.71× versus the benchmark, making it an underserved market with room for a new venue.

How much does it cost to open a soft play in Montevideo?

Equipment and installation run about $U8,000–$U20,000 per m². A 150 m² venue is roughly $U1,200,000–$U3,000,000 in equipment; total opening budget is usually 1.7–2.5× that once fit-out, rent and licensing are added.

How many soft play venues are in Montevideo?

There are 7 indoor play and family entertainment venues within 5 km of central Montevideo, averaging 4.4★ (Google Places, 2026-09-19). The top-rated is PUMPA (4.7★).

What approvals are needed in Montevideo?

You typically need local business registration, a building/occupancy permit and fire-safety sign-off; equipment should meet recognised commercial safety standards (EN 1176 / ASTM).

How much can a soft play in Montevideo earn?

On a conservative catchment model with an average spend of $U400 per visit, the Montevideo catchment could support roughly $U6,912,000 in annual revenue. This is a planning estimate, not a forecast.

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Sources: population National statistics / metro estimates; venues Google Places (2026-09-19). Children counts estimated from catchment shares. Revenue is a planning estimate, not a forecast.