Football pitch sizes can vary dramatically, especially across different age groups and game types.
This guide, covering 5v5, 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11 team sizes, will break down the key dimensions recommended by The FA's guidance for regulation football pitches across all age groups – helping grounds staff at schools and clubs of all levels mark out perfect pitches every time.
5-a-side football pitch dimensions and markings
Based on The FA's guidance, 5v5 football pitches should measure 40 yards (36.6m) in length by 30 yards (27.4m) wide, maintaining the traditional rectangular shape of a full-sized pitch.
A major element which makes 5v5 unique is the pitch markings, particularly the curved penalty area, which is not used in other forms of the game. The edge of the penalty area must be 6.5 yards (6m) from the centre of the goal. This is where the penalty spot is located.
A halfway line should be drawn across the width of the pitch. Centre circles are optional for 5v5 pitches, but if included, it should have a radius of 3 yards (2.75m).
Element
Dimension
Pitch length
40 yds (36.6m)
Pitch width
30 yds (27.4m)
Penalty spot distance
6.5 yds (6m)
Centre circle (radius)
3 yds (2.75m)
7v7 pitches are typically for players aged 9–10years old. Due to the increased number of players, the pitch is larger than 5v5 and more closely resembles a full-sized pitch. A regulation 7v7 pitch should measure 60 yards (54.9m) by 40 yards (36.6m).
This level is the first to include rectangular penalty areas. These should measure 18 yards (16.5m) x 10 yards (9.1m). Penalty spots should be positioned 8 yards (7.3m) from the centre of the goals. The "D" at the edge of the penalty box is optional at this level, as is a centre circle. If it is included, the centre circle should have a radius of 6 yards (5.5m).
Element
Dimension
Pitch length
60 yds (54.9m)
Pitch width
40 yds (36.6m)
Penalty area length
18 yds (16.5m)
Penalty area width
10 yds (9.1m)
Penalty spot distance
8 yds (7.3m)
Centre circle (radius)
6 yds (5.5m)
The recommended pitch size
for U11 and U12 Youth teams is 9v9, which should measure 80 yards (73.2m) by 50
yards (45.7m).
In terms of line markings,
9v9 is the same as 11v11 – just smaller. Corner segments and the goal area, colloquially
known as the '6-yard box', begin being included at this pitch size.
In this format, the penalty
spot should be marked 9 yards (8.2m) from the centre of each goal. Corner
quadrants should have a diameter of 1yd (0.9m) and the new goal area (measuring
14 yards (12.80m) x 4 yards (3.65m)) should be positioned inside the penalty
area (13 yards (11.88m) by 32 yards (29.26m)).
Element
Dimension
Pitch length
80 yds (73.2m)
Pitch width
50 yds (45.7m)
Penalty area length
13 yds (11.88m)
Penalty area width
32 yds (29.26m)
Penalty spot distance
9 yds (8.2m)
Goal area length
4 yds (3.65m)
Goal area width
14 yds (12.80m)
Centre circle (radius)
7 yds (6.4m)
Corner quadrants
1 yd (0.9m)
From U13 Youth up to the professional level, The FA recommends 11v11 football. However, because of this wide range of age groups, determining the dimensions of an 11v11 pitch can be difficult as the length and width of the pitch can vary greatly.
As shown in the table below,
the recommended size of an 11v11 field can range from 90-110 yards
(82.3m-100.6m) in length and 55-70 yards (50.3m-64.0m) wide.
Pitch Type
Age Group
Pitch Length
Pitch Width
11v11
U13/U14
90 yds (82.3m)
55 yds (50.3m)
11v11
U15/U16
100 yds (91.4m)
60 yds (54.9m)
11v11
U17/U18 & Senior
110 yds (100.6m)
70 yds (64.0m)
Despite the flexibility in length and width options, there are some dimensions that remain constant on all 11v11 pitches:
Pitch Type
Age Group
Pitch Length
Pitch Width
Goal post dimensions (ft)
Ball Size
5v5
U7/U8
40 yds (36.6m)
30 yds (27.4m)
6x12
3
7v7
U9/U10
60 yds (54.9m)
40 yds (36.6m)
6x12
3
9v9
U11/U12
80 yds (73.15m)
50 yds (45.72m)
7x16
4
11v11
U13/U14
90 yds (82.3m)
55 yds (50.3m)
7x21
4
11v11
U15/U16
100 yds (91.4m)
60 yds (54.9m)
8x24
5
11v11
U17/U18 & Senior
110 yds (100.6m)
70 yds (64.0m)
8x24
5
At club and international levels, professional teams have increased flexibility to adjust the size of their pitch. Both The FA and FIFA's regulations state that pitch dimensions can vary as long as they fall between:
As well as accommodating teams with smaller stadiums, this flexibility opens up tactical options. Teams may opt for a wider or narrower pitch to suit their style of play, granting them an advantage when playing at home.
During the /09 Premier League season, Stoke City reduced the size of their pitch to 100 metres by 64 in order to increase the effectiveness of their direct style of play. They would win 10 of their 19 home games during that season.
According to the /23 Premier League handbook, a standard Premier League pitch should measure 115 yds (105 m) x 74 yds (68 m).
In the /23 season, 14 of the 20 Premier League clubs used the same dimensions: 115 yards (105 m) by 74 yards (68 m). The exceptions were teams with older or smaller stadiums, such as Chelsea, Fulham and Everton.
In the table below, we've pitch dimensions of some of the most famous stadiums in world football. First up on our list is Wembley Stadium, the home of England's national team.
Stadium
Team
Country
Pitch length
Pitch width
Wembley Stadium
England
England
115 yds (105 m)
75 yds (69 m)
Camp Nou
Barcelona
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Spain
115 yds (105 m)
74 yds (68 m)
Santiago Bernabéu
Real Madrid
Spain
115 yds (105 m)
74 yds (68 m)
Etihad Stadium
Manchester City
England
115 yds (105 m)
74 yds (68 m)
Anfield
Liverpool
England
110 yds (101m)
74 yds (68m)
Emirates Stadium
Arsenal
England
115 yds (105 m)
74 yds (68 m)
Old Trafford
Manchester United
England
115 yds (105 m)
74 yds (68 m)
San Siro
AC Milan/ Inter Milan
Italy
115 yds (105 m)
74 yds (68 m)
Allianz Arena
Bayern Munich
Germany
115 yds (105 m)
74 yds (68 m)
Parc des Princes
Paris Saint-Germain
France
115 yds (105 m)
74 yds (68 m)
No. The size of a football pitch changes depending on the age group and level of the players. A standard, senior 11v11 pitch is 110yds (100.6m) x 70yds (64.0m). These dimensions are used by both The FA in England and FIFA for international competitions.
Using the typical dimensions of 110yds (100.6m) x 70yds (64.0m) as a guide, the average football pitch is about 1.59 acres.
Using the typical dimensions of 110yds (100.6m) x 70yds (64.0m) as a guide, the average football pitch is about 69,300 square feet.
While there is some variation between the minimum and maximum dimensions, FIFA recommends that the field of play should be 115 yds (105 m) x 74 yds (68 m).
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