Padel Court vs. Soccer Pitch
Comparing 2 standards across 19 specifications. 19 key differences identified.
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.
Official soccer pitch dimensions are governed by IFAB Law 1 and FIFA Stadium Guidelines. For international matches, standard field dimensions are 105 m (115 yd) in length by 68 m (75 yd) in width (7,140 m²). Goal dimensions are strictly 7.32 m (8.0 yd / 24 ft) wide by 2.44 m (8.0 ft) high, situated in a penalty area measuring 40.32 × 16.5 m (44 × 18 yd).
Specification Comparison Table
19 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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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 | — |
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FIFA Standard Match Length
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— | 105.0 m (115.0 yd / 344.5 ft) |
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FIFA Standard Match Width
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— | 68.0 m (74.4 yd / 223.1 ft) |
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Standard Playing Area
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— | 7,140 m² (76,854 sq ft / 1.76 acres) |
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Goal Width (Post to Post)
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— | 7.32 m (8.0 yd / 24.0 ft inner edge) |
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Goal Height (Crossbar to Ground)
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— | 2.44 m (8.0 ft / 96.0 in inner edge) |
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Penalty Area (18-Yard Box)
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— | 40.32 × 16.50 m (44.0 × 18.0 yd centered on goal) |
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Goal Area (6-Yard Box)
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— | 18.32 × 5.50 m (20.0 × 6.0 yd centered on goal) |
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Penalty Spot Distance
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— | 11.0 m (12.0 yd from goal line) |
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Center Circle Radius
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— | 9.15 m (10.0 yd radius from center spot) |
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Boundary Line Width
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— | 12.0 cm (5.0 in maximum width, same as posts) |