A regulation 11-a-side soccer field is 100–130 yards (90–120 m) long and 50–100 yards (45–90 m) wide. FIFA recommends a standard size of 115 × 74 yards (105 × 68 m), and goals are 8 yards wide by 8 feet high. Those ranges come straight from the IFAB Laws of the Game, and the field gets smaller for youth and small-sided formats.
Here's the complete breakdown — every measurement, every level of play, with a diagram you can reference.
Standard soccer field dimensions (11v11)
Per IFAB Law 1 (The Field of Play), the field is a rectangle with these limits:
| Measurement | Domestic matches | International matches | |---|---|---| | Length (touchline) | 100–130 yd (90–120 m) | 110–120 yd (100–110 m) | | Width (goal line) | 50–100 yd (45–90 m) | 70–80 yd (64–75 m) |
The length must always be greater than the width. For top stadiums, FIFA recommends a fixed 105 × 68 m (115 × 74 yd), which is why most professional pitches are nearly identical even though the Laws allow a range.
In feet: a regulation field runs roughly 300–390 ft long and 150–300 ft wide; the FIFA standard is about 345 × 222 ft.
Field markings and key distances
Every line on a soccer field is part of the area it bounds. The key measurements:
- Goal: 8 yards (7.32 m) wide between the posts, 8 feet (2.44 m) high to the crossbar.
- Goal area (the "six-yard box"): 6 yards (5.5 m) from each post and 6 yards deep.
- Penalty area (the "18-yard box"): 18 yards (16.5 m) from each post and 18 yards deep.
- Penalty spot: 12 yards (11 m) from the goal line, centered.
- Penalty arc: a 10-yard (9.15 m) radius from the penalty spot, outside the box.
- Centre circle: 10-yard (9.15 m) radius.
- Corner arc: 1-yard (1 m) radius at each corner.
Soccer field size by level of play
Within the IFAB range, each level tends to use a narrower band:
| Level | Length | Width | |---|---|---| | Professional / international | 110–120 yd | 70–80 yd | | College (NCAA) | 115–120 yd | 70–75 yd | | High school (NFHS) | 100–120 yd | 55–80 yd | | Youth 11v11 (U13+) | 100–120 yd | 55–80 yd |
Small-sided field sizes (youth)
Younger players use smaller fields and fewer players, following U.S. Soccer's small-sided standards. Approximate field sizes:
| Format | Age group | Field size | |---|---|---| | 4v4 | U6–U8 | 25–35 yd × 15–25 yd | | 7v7 | U9–U10 | 55–65 yd × 35–45 yd | | 9v9 | U11–U12 | 70–80 yd × 45–55 yd | | 11v11 | U13+ | full size (above) |
Choosing a formation for one of these smaller pitches? See our guides to the best small-sided formations and the best 7v7 formations.
Indoor and futsal court dimensions
Indoor soccer and futsal are played on hard courts, not grass:
- Futsal (FIFA): 38–42 m × 20–25 m for international play (about 25 × 16 m at the small end), with smaller goals (3 m × 2 m).
- Indoor (arena) soccer: varies widely by venue, commonly around 200 × 85 ft, often with walls/boards in play.
Soccer field vs. American football field
A common question for US fans. An American football field is a fixed 120 yards long (including two 10-yard end zones) and 53⅓ yards wide. A soccer field is wider (50–100 yd vs. 53 yd) and usually longer, which is why shared stadiums need extra width for soccer.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of a standard soccer field?
A standard 11v11 soccer field is 100–130 yards long and 50–100 yards wide under IFAB Law 1. FIFA recommends 115 × 74 yards (105 × 68 m) for professional matches.
How big is a high school soccer field?
US high school (NFHS) fields are typically 100–120 yards long and 55–80 yards wide — within the same range as the pro game but often a little smaller.
Are all professional soccer fields the same size?
Not exactly, but they're close. The Laws allow a range, yet FIFA recommends 105 × 68 m, so most top stadiums build to that standard or very near it.
How big is a soccer field in feet?
Roughly 300–390 feet long and 150–300 feet wide. The FIFA-recommended size is about 345 × 222 feet.
Plan your pitch and lineup
Now that you know the dimensions, map out your tactics on a correctly-proportioned pitch. Use the free RenderFoot tactical board to draw plays, or the lineup builder to set your formation — both use accurate field proportions. For tactics, start with our football formations for beginners guide.
Sources: IFAB Laws of the Game, Law 1; FIFA Stadium Guidelines — Pitch Dimensions.
