Ice Hockey Rink vs. Pickleball 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 pickleball courts are regulated by USA Pickleball (USAP Rule 2.A). The court has identical outer dimensions for both singles and doubles: 44.0 ft (13.41 m) in length by 20.0 ft (6.10 m) in width. The non-volley zone ('the kitchen') extends 7.0 ft (2.13 m) on either side of the net. The net hangs 36 in (91.4 cm) at the sideline posts and 34 in (86.4 cm) at the center.
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
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— | 13.41 m (44.0 ft baseline to baseline) |
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Court Width
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— | 6.10 m (20.0 ft singles & doubles) |
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Non-Volley Zone (Kitchen) Depth
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— | 2.13 m (7.0 ft on each side of the net) |
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Service Court Dimensions
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— | 4.57 × 3.05 m (15.0 × 10.0 ft per quadrant) |
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Net Height at Center
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— | 86.36 cm (34.0 in with center strap) |
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Net Height at Sideline Posts
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— | 91.44 cm (36.0 in at post centers) |
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Post-to-Post Net Span
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— | 6.71 m (22.0 ft / 12 in outside sidelines) |
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Line Width
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— | 5.08 cm (2.0 in standard white lines) |
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Recommended Overall Total Area
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— | 9.14 × 18.29 m (30 × 60 ft with perimeter runoffs) |