How to use it
- Choose the sport in Sport.
- Read the Official dimensions table: each row has the figure and its rule number.
- Read Playing area for the square metres of the field or court.
Where each figure comes from
Football figures are from the IFAB Laws of the Game, Law 1, for matches on a natural or artificial pitch. The international sizes apply to international matches. Basketball figures are from the FIBA Official Basketball Rules 2026 and its equipment rules. Volleyball figures are from the FIVB Official Volleyball Rules 2025-2028, handball from the IHF Rules of the Game, American football from the NFL Rulebook 2026, rugby union from the World Rugby Laws of the Game 2026 and baseball from the MLB Official Baseball Rules 2026.
Metric values are the official figures. Where a rulebook gives feet only, as the NFL does, the metres are converted and the area is worked out from the converted figures.
Area = length × width
Football: 90 × 45 to 120 × 90 m
American football: 109.728 × 48.768 m (360 × 160 ft)What this table does not cover
- Futsal, tennis, padel and table tennis: their rulebooks were not reachable when this page was written, so their dimensions are not shown.
- Youth, 3x3 and women's variants, which can have different sizes. Check the rules of the competition.
- Run-off areas, stands and safety zones around the playing area.
Example: a football pitch for an international match
For an international match the touchline must be between 100 and 110 metres and the goal line between 64 and 75 metres (IFAB Law 1, section 4). The goals are 7.32 metres wide and 2.44 metres high.
The largest international pitch is 110 × 75 = 8,250 square metres, and the smallest is 100 × 64 = 6,400 square metres.
| Item | Official figure | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Touchline length, international matches | 100–110 m | Law 1.4 |
| Goal line length, international matches | 64–75 m | Law 1.4 |
| Goal width between the posts | 7.32 m | Law 1, goals |
Frequently asked questions
Are these the dimensions for every level of play?
They are the official ranges and sizes in each rulebook. Competitions and youth levels may set a smaller or different size inside those rules, so check the competition's own regulations.
Why is the American football field given in metres here?
The NFL Rulebook gives the field in feet and yards only. The metre values are conversions of 360 feet by 160 feet, and the area uses those converted figures.
Why is there no area for baseball?
A baseball field is not a rectangle: the foul lines and the outfield fence make a fair territory of an irregular shape, so a single area is not given.
Where do the figures come from?
They are taken from each governing body's rulebook, and each row names its rule. The sources list links to the official documents.
Why is futsal not listed?
The FIFA futsal laws could not be opened when the page was written, so the dimensions were not confirmed and are left out until the official rules are checked.
Sources
- IFAB, Laws of the Game 2026/27 (Law 1, the field of play)
- FIBA, Official Basketball Rules 2026 (Rules 2 and the equipment rules)
- FIVB, Official Volleyball Rules 2025-2028 (English)
- IHF, Rules of the Game, indoor handball (Rule 1)
- NFL, 2026 Official Playing Rules (Rule 1, the field)
- World Rugby, Laws of the Game 2026 (Law 1, the ground)
- MLB, Official Baseball Rules 2026 (Rules 2.01 and 2.04)
Figures and text last checked on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.