Pickleball Court Dimensions: Official Size, Lines & Layout

An official pickleball court is 20 feet wide by 44 feet long for both singles and doubles. The non-volley zone extends 7 feet from each side of the net, the net measures 36 inches at the sidelines and 34 inches at center, and USA Pickleball specifies a minimum total playing surface of 30 by 60 feet. New construction and tournament play are recommended at 34 by 64 feet.

The painted lines are only part of the space. If you are converting a tennis court, laying out a driveway, bidding a backyard build, or checking a facility, this guide separates the court rectangle from the safer run-off area around it.

Official Pickleball Court Measurements

The 2026 USA Pickleball Official Rulebook defines a rectangle measuring:

• Width: 20 feet (6.10 meters)
• Length: 44 feet (13.41 meters)
• Distance from net to each baseline: 22 feet
• Same dimensions for: singles and doubles

Unlike tennis, pickleball does not use separate singles and doubles sidelines. Every standard match uses the entire 20-by-44-foot rectangle.

Element	Feet / inches	Metric
Full court	20 ft × 44 ft	6.10 m × 13.41 m
Each half, net to baseline	22 ft	6.71 m
Each non-volley zone	7 ft × 20 ft	2.13 m × 6.10 m approximately
Each service court	10 ft × 15 ft	3.05 m × 4.57 m approximately
Line width	2 in	5.08 cm

Kitchen and Service-Court Dimensions

The non-volley zone

The kitchen—officially the non-volley zone—extends 7 feet from the net on each end and spans the full 20-foot width. Each kitchen is therefore a 7-by-20-foot area. The kitchen line belongs to the non-volley zone.

The two kitchens and the net occupy the middle of the layout. Learn what the area changes during play in our complete kitchen rules guide.

The service courts

From the kitchen line to the baseline is 15 feet. A centerline divides that space into right and left service courts, each approximately 10 feet wide by 15 feet deep. The adjacent baseline, sideline, and centerline belong to the service court; the kitchen line does not.

The serving areas

The server stands behind the baseline. The right and left serving areas are bounded by imaginary extensions of the adjacent sideline and centerline. Those areas continue behind the court on the playing surface; they are not additional painted boxes.

How Much Total Space Does a Pickleball Court Need?

A 20-by-44 rectangle leaves no room to chase a lob, move around the post, or stop safely beyond a baseline. USA Pickleball distinguishes the court from the full playing surface:

• Minimum playing surface: 30 ft × 60 ft
• Recommended for new construction: 34 ft × 64 ft
• Recommended for tournament play: 34 ft × 64 ft
• Stadium court: 50 ft × 80 ft

Centering a 20-by-44-foot court inside a 30-by-60-foot minimum leaves roughly 5 feet beyond each sideline and 8 feet beyond each baseline. A 34-by-64 layout provides roughly 7 feet at the sides and 10 feet at the ends.

Official Pickleball Net Dimensions

The top of a regulation net must be:

• 36 inches above the playing surface at the outer edge of each sideline, within the rulebook tolerance;
• 34 inches at the center;
• at least 21 feet 9 inches long from post to post;
• at least 30 inches from bottom edge to top.

Net posts should be 22 feet, plus or minus one inch, from inside edge to inside edge. A center strap may be used to set the required 34-inch center height.

A tennis net is higher at center, so simply adding pickleball lines beneath an unchanged tennis net does not create a regulation setup. Read our pickleball net height vs. tennis guide for the exact comparison.

Line Width, Measurement, and “In” Balls

All court lines should be 2 inches wide, use the same color, and contrast clearly with the playing surface. The court’s dimensions are measured to the outside edge of perimeter and non-volley-zone lines.

During a rally, a ball touching a boundary line is generally in. The key serving exception is the non-volley-zone line: because that line belongs to the kitchen, a serve landing on it is out. A serve touching the centerline, sideline, or baseline of the correct service court is in.

Can You Put Pickleball Lines on a Tennis Court or Driveway?

Yes, if the site has enough usable space and the host permits the markings. A tennis court can support one or more pickleball layouts depending on its total footprint, fencing, net system, and safety clearances. Do not assume that every tennis enclosure safely fits four courts; inspect the actual run-off area and obstacles.

For a temporary conversion:

1. Measure a true 20-by-44-foot rectangle.
2. Square the corners by checking diagonals.
3. Mark both kitchen lines 7 feet from the net.
4. Add centerlines from each kitchen line to its baseline.
5. Use a pickleball-height net or approved conversion system.
6. Confirm that temporary tape or markers will not damage the surface or create a trip hazard.
7. Leave practical run-off beyond every line.

See our full guide to playing pickleball on a tennis court.

Backyard or Facility Planning Checklist

• Confirm local permits, setbacks, drainage, lighting, noise, and accessibility requirements.
• Reserve at least the official minimum playing surface—not only the painted court.
• Place fixed objects outside the run-off area.
• Use a durable, even, non-slip sport surface appropriate to the site.
• Choose contrasting line and surface colors.
• Set and recheck net height at both sidelines and center.
• Plan ball containment without putting fencing too close to baselines.
• Use a qualified court designer or contractor for permanent construction.

Make the Ball Easy to See on Your Surface

Ball visibility depends on surface color, background, lighting, and the players. DOPE’s Pink & Yellow Glitter-Infused Bundle lets a group compare two bright options, while the High Roller Gold Ball 4-Pack matches the black-and-gold collection. Choose the option everyone can track most clearly in the actual conditions.

Recheck a Court After It Is Marked or Installed

A drawing is not the finished court. Measure the completed boundary rectangle, kitchen lines, centerlines, service courts, and net height before organized play begins. Confirm that line width was included in the intended measurement method and that permanent posts, fencing, benches, gates, drains, lighting bases, and stored equipment stay outside required clear space. Walk the surface for abrupt changes, standing water, loose material, glare, and confusing color contrast. For a public or commercial project, document the final measurements and have the responsible designer or contractor address discrepancies before opening.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are official pickleball court dimensions?

The court is 20 feet wide by 44 feet long for both singles and doubles.

How much total space do you need for a pickleball court?

The official minimum playing surface is 30 by 60 feet. New construction and tournament play are recommended at 34 by 64 feet.

How big is the kitchen?

Each non-volley zone is 7 feet deep and spans the full 20-foot court width.

How high is a pickleball net?

It is 36 inches at the sidelines and 34 inches at center.

Are singles and doubles pickleball courts different sizes?

No. Both formats use the same 20-by-44-foot court.

Official Source

Use Section 3 of the 2026 USA Pickleball Official Rulebook for official court, line, net, and playing-surface measurements.