Pickleball court dimensions
528 × 240 in1,341 × 610 cm
A pickleball court is 44 ft long and 20 ft wide (13.41 × 6.10 m), the same as a doubles badminton court footprint, with a 7 ft non-volley zone on each side of the net.
Measurements
| Item | Size |
|---|---|
| Court | 44 × 20 ft (13.41 × 6.10 m) |
| Non-volley zone (kitchen) | 7 ft from the net on each side |
| Net height | 36 in at the sidelines, 34 in at center |
| Minimum playing area | 60 × 30 ft (18.3 × 9.1 m) |
| Recommended for new courts and tournaments | 64 × 34 ft (19.5 × 10.4 m) |
What to know
Lines are part of the court. Plan extra run-off space around the court for safe play; the governing body’s rulebook gives the minimum clearances for sanctioned events.
Questions people ask
How big is a pickleball court?
A pickleball court is 44 ft long and 20 ft wide (13.41 × 6.10 m), the same as a doubles badminton court footprint, with a 7 ft non-volley zone on each side of the net.
Related sizes
Sources and method
- USA Pickleball Official Rulebook, Section 2
Imperial and metric values are converted with 1 in = 25.4 mm exactly and rounded only for display. Found a mistake? Report it and we will correct the page.