Soccer Pitch
Courts & Fields · 10 specs
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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).
Source: IFAB (International Football Association Board) Law 1: The Field of Play / FIFA Stadium Guidelines · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| FIFA Standard Match Length | 105.0 m (115.0 yd / 344.5 ft) |
| FIFA Standard Match Width | 68.0 m (74.4 yd / 223.1 ft) |
| Standard Playing Area | 7,140 m² (76,854 sq ft / 1.76 acres) |
| Goal Width (Post to Post) | 7.32 m (8.0 yd / 24.0 ft inner edge) |
| Goal Height (Crossbar to Ground) | 2.44 m (8.0 ft / 96.0 in inner edge) |
| Penalty Area (18-Yard Box) | 40.32 × 16.50 m (44.0 × 18.0 yd centered on goal) |
| Goal Area (6-Yard Box) | 18.32 × 5.50 m (20.0 × 6.0 yd centered on goal) |
| Penalty Spot Distance | 11.0 m (12.0 yd from goal line) |
| Center Circle Radius | 9.15 m (10.0 yd radius from center spot) |
| Boundary Line Width | 12.0 cm (5.0 in maximum width, same as posts) |
FIFA International Standard Pitch Geometry
- FIFA Mandatory Pitch Size (105 × 68 m): While IFAB Law 1 permits general ranges of 90–120 m length by 45–90 m width, all major international competitions (FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League, Premier League) strictly require the 105 × 68 m standard.
- Goal & Post Engineering: Goalposts and crossbars must be white, constructed of elliptical aluminum or steel with cross-sectional diameter not exceeding 12 cm (5 in), matching the exact width of the goal line.