Ice Hockey Rink vs. Padel Court
Comparing 2 standards across 19 specifications. 19 key differences identified.
Official ice hockey rinks are standardized by the NHL (200 × 85 ft / 60.96 × 25.91 m) and the IIHF (60.0 × 30.0 m / 196.85 × 98.43 ft). The playing surface is enclosed by 40–48 in dasher boards and tempered safety glass. Goal nets measure 6.0 ft (1.83 m) wide by 4.0 ft (1.22 m) high by 40 in deep, centered on goal lines 11.0 ft (3.35 m) from the end boards.
Official padel courts are enclosed playing areas governed by the International Padel Federation (FIP Regulations Part 1). The court measures exactly 20.0 m (65.62 ft) in length by 10.0 m (32.81 ft) in width, enclosed by walls of 10–12 mm toughened glass and electro-welded wire mesh. The net measures 10 m in length, hanging 88 cm at center and 92 cm at the side posts.
Specification Comparison Table
19 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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NHL Rink Dimensions
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60.96 × 25.91 m (200.0 × 85.0 ft North American standard) | — |
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IIHF International Dimensions
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60.00 × 30.00 m (196.85 × 98.43 ft European standard) | — |
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Corner Radius
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8.53 m (28.0 ft curved corners) | — |
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Dasher Board Height
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1.02–1.22 m (40.0–48.0 in above ice surface) | — |
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Goal Net Width (Post to Post)
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1.83 m (6.0 ft / 72.0 in inner opening) | — |
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Goal Net Height (Crossbar)
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1.22 m (4.0 ft / 48.0 in inner opening) | — |
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Goal Line to End Boards
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3.35 m (11.0 ft behind goal net) | — |
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Blue Line Distance (from Goal Line)
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19.51 m (64.0 ft in the NHL) | — |
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Face-Off Circle Radius
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4.57 m (15.0 ft radius / 30 ft diameter) | — |
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Ice Thickness Standard
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1.90–2.54 cm (0.75–1.00 in layered frozen ice at -5 °C) | — |
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Court Length (Inside Enclosure)
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— | 20.00 m (65.62 ft inner playing area) |
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Court Width (Inside Enclosure)
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— | 10.00 m (32.81 ft inner playing area) |
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Back Wall Height (Glass)
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— | 3.00–4.00 m (3 m glass topped with 1 m wire mesh = 4 m total) |
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Side Wall Glass Height
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— | 3.00 m stepping down or stepped glass/mesh design |
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Net Height at Center
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— | 0.88 m (88.0 cm with center strap) |
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Net Height at Posts
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— | 0.92 m (92.0 cm maximum at posts) |
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Service Line Distance
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— | 3.00 m from back glass wall (6.95 m from net) |
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Clear Ceiling Height (Indoor)
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— | 6.00–8.00 m minimum overhead clearance |
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Glass Specification
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— | 10–12 mm Toughened Monolithic or Laminated Safety Glass EN 12150-1 |