Pickleball Court Dimensions: Everything You Need to Know

Whether you're painting lines on a driveway, booking court time, or just settling a debate at the net, here are the exact pickleball court dimensions — plus how much total space you actually need and how a pickleball court compares to tennis and badminton.

Official Pickleball Court Dimensions

A regulation pickleball court is 20 feet wide by 44 feet long (6.10 m × 13.41 m). That's the same size for both singles and doubles — unlike tennis, the court never changes.

• Total court: 20 ft × 44 ft
• Net height: 36 inches at the sidelines, 34 inches at the center
• Non-volley zone (the kitchen): 7 ft from the net on each side
• Service areas: the space behind each kitchen, split down the middle into two boxes
• Baseline: 22 ft from the net
• Line width: 2 inches

The Kitchen (Non-Volley Zone)

The kitchen runs 7 feet back from the net on both sides and spans the full 20-foot width. You can't volley (hit the ball out of the air) while standing in it. Full breakdown in our guide to the kitchen rules.

Service Areas

Behind each kitchen sits the service area, divided by the centerline into a right and left service box. Each box is 10 feet wide by 15 feet deep. Serves must travel diagonally and land in the box across the net.

How Much Total Space Do You Need?

The lines are only 20 × 44, but you need room to move around them:

• Recommended total playing surface: 30 ft × 60 ft
• Tournament / ideal: 34 ft × 64 ft

Building a backyard court? Plan for at least the 30 × 60 footprint so players aren't running into fences.

Pickleball Court vs. Tennis & Badminton

A pickleball court's playing area is the same size as a doubles badminton court. It's far smaller than a tennis court (36 ft × 78 ft) — in fact, you can fit up to four pickleball courts on a single tennis court, which is exactly why so many clubs are converting.

Quick Reference

• Court: 20 ft × 44 ft
• Net: 36 in (sides) / 34 in (center)
• Kitchen: 7 ft from net, each side
• Service box: 10 ft × 15 ft
• Baseline: 22 ft from net
• Recommended total area: 30 ft × 60 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

How big is a pickleball court?

A regulation court is 20 feet wide by 44 feet long — the same for singles and doubles.

Is a pickleball court the same size for singles and doubles?

Yes. Unlike tennis, the court stays 20 × 44 for both formats.

How much total space do I need for a court?

Plan for at least 30 ft × 60 ft of total space so players have room to move; 34 ft × 64 ft is ideal.

How tall is a pickleball net?

36 inches at the sidelines and 34 inches in the center.

Can you fit a pickleball court on a tennis court?

Yes — up to four pickleball courts fit on one tennis court.

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