๐ Guide
Pickleball court dimensions
Every pickleball court has the same size, for singles and doubles. Here are all the official measurements, in feet and meters.
Court size at a glance
| Court | 20 x 44 ft (6.10 x 13.41 m) |
|---|---|
| Net height | 36 in (91.4 cm) at the sides, 34 in (86.4 cm) in the middle |
| Kitchen (non-volley zone) | 7 ft (2.13 m) deep on each side of the net |
| Service courts | 10 x 15 ft (3.05 x 4.57 m), two on each side |
| Line width | 2 in (5 cm), lines are part of the court |
| Net posts | 22 ft (6.71 m) apart, just outside the sidelines |
Space around the court
The court itself is small, but players need room to run. The usual advice for the total playing area is 30 x 60 ft (9.1 x 18.3 m) as a minimum and 34 x 64 ft (10.4 x 19.5 m) when you have the space. Indoor ceilings of about 18 ft (5.5 m) or more give room for lobs.
Pickleball court vs tennis court
A doubles tennis court is 36 x 78 ft, so it is almost twice as long and wide as a pickleball court. You can fit 4 pickleball courts on one tennis court area. That is why many parks paint pickleball lines on tennis courts or turn one tennis court into four pickleball courts.
The tennis net is higher (3 ft 6 in at the posts) than the pickleball net, so shared courts often use a portable pickleball net.
Singles and doubles
Unlike tennis, singles and doubles use the same court and the same lines. There are no extra tramlines or alleys.
Quick answers
How big is a pickleball court?
20 by 44 feet (6.10 by 13.41 m), for both singles and doubles.
How high is a pickleball net?
36 inches at the sidelines and 34 inches in the center.
How many pickleball courts fit on a tennis court?
Four, when you use the full fenced tennis court area.