The assembly took about 30 minutes (it would be quicker if I had to reassemble it). After a month of usage, the tension rods are not as rigid and the upright netting is not as taut as the day we removed it from the box. I would recommend unhooking the upright net when not in use to prolong the tautness of the net. I had to watch a video on YouTube to see how to install the bungee straps and in what direction as it was not clear in the brief assembly instructions.