Football Pitch Dimensions
Pitch size depends on the age group of the players, however, there is also a range of acceptable pitch dimensions for each age group. The Football Association has provided the following guidance, but it is worth checking the rules for your local league or competition:
|
Age |
Suggested Pitch Size (m) |
Acceptable Range (m) |
|
Length |
Width |
|
Length |
Width |
Max |
Min |
Max |
Min |
|
U7 – U8 |
45.72 |
27.43 |
45.75 |
27.45 |
27.45 |
18.30 |
|
U9 – U10 |
54.86 |
36.58 |
54.90 |
45.75 |
36.60 |
27.45 |
|
U11 – U12 |
73.15 |
45.72 |
82.00 |
68.25 |
50.77 |
42.00 |
|
U13 – U14 |
82.30 |
50.29 |
91.00 |
72.80 |
56.00 |
45.50 |
|
U15 – U16 |
91.44 |
54.86 |
100.60 |
82.30 |
64.00 |
45.50 |
|
U17 – U18 |
100.58 |
64.01 |
120.00 |
90.00 |
90.00 |
45.50 |
|
Seniors |
100.58 |
64.01 |
120.00 |
90.00 |
90.00 |
45.50 |
It should also be remembered that adequate space should be allowed for a safety margin or run-off around each pitch. The FA recommends a 3.66m wide margin around the pitch perimeter. However, if 2 pitches are side by side then there should be a minimum of 5.48m between pitches.
Pitch dimensions drawings - click on the following links to download pdf.
1) Senior / U17 - U18 Football
2) Youth U15 - U 16 Football
3) Youth U13 - U14 Football
4) Youth U11 - U12 Football
5) Mini Soccer - U9 - U10
6) Mini Soccer U7 - U8