Ice Hockey Rink vs. Soccer Pitch
Comparing 2 standards across 20 specifications. 20 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 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
20 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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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) |