A pickleball court is 20 feet wide by 44 feet long, and that is true for both singles and doubles — unlike tennis, the court does not widen for doubles. Every other measurement follows from those two numbers.
Here is the full layout, the net specs, and how much room you actually need if you’re building one.
Official court dimensions
| Measurement | Size |
|---|---|
| Total playing area | 20 ft × 44 ft |
| Non-volley zone (each side) | 7 ft from the net |
| Service court (each) | 10 ft × 15 ft |
| Baseline to non-volley zone line | 15 ft |
| Line width | 2 in |
The 44-foot length splits evenly: 22 feet per side. Of that, the first 7 feet from the net is the non-volley zone, and the remaining 15 feet is divided by the centerline into two service courts, each 10 feet wide and 15 feet deep.
All lines are 2 inches wide and should be a single color that contrasts clearly with the playing surface.
Net height
The net is 36 inches high at the sidelines and 34 inches at the center. That two-inch dip is intentional, not sag — it is written into the rules. There’s more on why in our guide to pickleball net height.
How much space you need around the court
The court itself is 880 square feet, but you cannot build a court in exactly 20 × 44 feet — players need room to run down lobs and chase wide balls.
- Minimum total surface: 30 ft × 60 ft
- Recommended total surface: 34 ft × 64 ft
- Tournament-grade: 40 ft × 64 ft
For indoor courts, ceiling height matters as much as floor space. Lobs and overheads need real clearance, and a low ceiling changes how the game is played more than most people expect. This is one of the practical differences covered in indoor vs outdoor pickleball.
Pickleball court vs tennis court
A tennis court is 78 feet long and 36 feet wide for doubles — meaning a single tennis court has roughly the footprint of four pickleball courts. That ratio is why so many tennis facilities have converted, and it’s covered in more detail in pickleball court vs tennis court.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dimensions of a pickleball court?
20 feet wide by 44 feet long, for both singles and doubles. The non-volley zone extends 7 feet from the net on each side, and each service court is 10 feet by 15 feet.
Is a pickleball court the same size for singles and doubles?
Yes. Unlike tennis, pickleball uses the same 20 × 44 ft court for both. Only the positioning and service rules change.
How big is the kitchen in pickleball?
The non-volley zone — the kitchen — extends 7 feet from the net on each side, making it 14 feet across in total, and spans the full 20-foot width of the court.
How much space do I need for a backyard pickleball court?
A 30 × 60 ft surface is the practical minimum. 34 × 64 ft is comfortable for recreational play. Anything tighter and players will run out of court chasing normal shots. See how to build a pickleball court in your backyard.
How far is the baseline from the kitchen line?
15 feet. The 22-foot half-court is made up of the 7-foot non-volley zone plus the 15-foot service court depth.