Pickleball Court
Courts & Fields · 9 specs
Direct Answer
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.
Source: USA Pickleball (USAP) Official Rulebook Rule 2.A: Court Specifications · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Court Length | 13.41 m (44.0 ft baseline to baseline) |
| Court Width | 6.10 m (20.0 ft singles & doubles) |
| Non-Volley Zone (Kitchen) Depth | 2.13 m (7.0 ft on each side of the net) |
| Service Court Dimensions | 4.57 × 3.05 m (15.0 × 10.0 ft per quadrant) |
| Net Height at Center | 86.36 cm (34.0 in with center strap) |
| Net Height at Sideline Posts | 91.44 cm (36.0 in at post centers) |
| Post-to-Post Net Span | 6.71 m (22.0 ft / 12 in outside sidelines) |
| Line Width | 5.08 cm (2.0 in standard white lines) |
| Recommended Overall Total Area | 9.14 × 18.29 m (30 × 60 ft with perimeter runoffs) |
The 7-Foot Non-Volley Zone ('Kitchen') & Net Specs
- The Kitchen Line: The non-volley zone is marked 7 feet back from the net plane on both sides, spanning the full 20-foot width. All lines bounding the kitchen are legally inside the non-volley zone; touching any part of the kitchen line during a volley fault is ruled out.
- 34-Inch Center Sag: Unlike tennis (which is 36 inches at center), pickleball nets are pulled to exactly 34 inches (86.4 cm) at the center strap to facilitate fast dinking and cross-court roll shots.