Pickleball Court vs. Soccer Pitch
Comparing 2 standards across 19 specifications. 19 key differences identified.
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.
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
|
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
|
4.57 × 3.05 m (15.0 × 10.0 ft per quadrant) | — |
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Net Height at Center
|
86.36 cm (34.0 in with center strap) | — |
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Net Height at Sideline Posts
|
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
|
5.08 cm (2.0 in standard white lines) | — |
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Recommended Overall Total Area
|
9.14 × 18.29 m (30 × 60 ft with perimeter runoffs) | — |
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FIFA Standard Match Length
|
— | 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
|
— | 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
|
— | 11.0 m (12.0 yd from goal line) |
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Center Circle Radius
|
— | 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) |