Pickleball Court Dimensions

‍Pickleball Court Dimensions

Pickleball is a racket/paddle sport that’s a combination of tennis, ping pong, and badminton. The paddle resembles that of a ping pong paddle over a tennis or badminton racket, while the ball you use is called a pickleball and looks a bit like a wiffleball.

The game can be played as singles or doubles, although doubles is much more common (and more fun)!

The court is 44 feet long by 20 feet wide and each side is dived up into 3 zones - left service area, right service area, and the non-volley zone (aka the kitchen).

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Tennis Court Dimensions

The first time you step out onto a pickleball court (a lot of times, a retrotfitted tennis court), you’ll notice the difference in court size.

Tennis courts are expansive, measuring 78 feet in length and 27 feet in width for singles matches, with even larger dimensions for doubles play. Conversely, pickleball courts occupy less space, measuring 44 feet in length and 20 feet in width, making it an ideal option for those seeking a more compact and intimate playing environment.

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FAQ

How big is a pickleball court?

The size of a standard pickleball court is 880 square feet (81.7 square meters). The court is rectangular in shape and measures 20 feet wide by 44 feet long for both singles and doubles play. The playing area on each side of the net is 20 feet wide by 22 feet long, and the net height is 34 inches at the center.

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What are the dimensions of a pickleball court?

The standard dimensions of a pickleball court are 20 feet wide by 44 feet long for both singles and doubles play.

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How wide is a pickleball court?

The width of a standard pickleball court is 20 feet.

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What is the size of a pickleball court?

The size of a standard pickleball court is 20 feet wide and 44 feet long for both singles and doubles play.

The court is divided into two halves by a 34-inch high net. The playing area on each side of the net is 20 feet wide by 22 feet long. The service areas are marked by lines that are 7 feet from the net on either side, and the non-volley zone, commonly referred to as the "kitchen," is the area within 7 feet of the net where players are not allowed to hit volleys.

The dimensions of a pickleball court may vary in some instances, such as in backyard or recreational play, but the standard court size is used in most official tournaments and competitions.

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How many pickleball courts fit on a tennis court?

You can fit four pickleball courts on a standard-sized tennis court, which measures 78 feet long and 36 feet wide. Each pickleball court requires a playing area of 20 feet wide and 44 feet long, including the required spacing of 10 feet on each side of the court.

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