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Football Ground Size & Turf Dimensions | Complete Field Guide (Feet, Meters, Sq. Ft)

Planning to build or play on a football field? Here’s the complete guide to football ground size and turf dimensions. We cover FIFA standards for 5v5, 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 - with measurements in feet and meters for accurate planning.

TURF SIZE/Dimension

Football Field Dimensions (FIFA Guidelines)

Football turf dimensions vary depending on the format of play—11-a-side, 9-a-side, 7-a-side, 5-a-side, and futsal. Standard football field sizes are measured in feet, meters, and square feet. According to FIFA, the recommended pitch size for professional 11-a-side is 100–130 yards (90–120m) long and 50–100 yards (45–90m) wide.

Standard 11-a-side Football Field Size (in Feet, Meters & Sq. Ft)

Minimum 90 m x 45 m
Square feet 90 m x 45 m x 10.76 = 43578 sqft
   
Maximum 120 m x 90 m
Square feet 120 m x 90 m x 10.76 = 116208 sqft
Standard 11-a-side football field dimensions: 90m × 45m to 120m × 90m (43,560–116,628 sq. ft).
11-a-side football field dimensions in feet and meters (FIFA standard pitch size)
9-a-side football turf size: 45m × 60m to 50m × 67m (29,000–36,000 sq. ft).
9-a-side football turf dimensions in feet and meters (9v9 pitch size)

9-a-side Football Turf Dimensions

Minimum 45 m x 60 m
Square feet 45 m x 60 m x 10.76 = 29025 sqft
   
Maximum 50 m x 67 m
Square feet 50 m x 67 m x 10.76 = 36046 sqft

7-a-side Football Turf Dimensions

Minimum 30 m x 45 m
Square feet 30 m x 45 m x 10.76 = 14526 sqft
   
Maximum 35 m x 50 m
Square feet 35 m x 50 m x 10.76 = 18830 sqft
7-a-side football turf dimensions: 30m × 45m to 35m × 50m (14,538–18,830 sq. ft).
7-a-side football turf dimensions in feet and meters (7v7 pitch size)
5-a-side football turf size: 20m × 30m to 25m × 35m (6,458–9,375 sq. ft).
5-a-side football turf dimensions in feet and meters (5v5 pitch size)

5-a-side Football Turf Dimensions

Minimum 20 m x 30 m
Square feet 20 m x 30 m x 10.76 = 6456 sqft
   
Maximum 25 m x 35 m
Square feet 25 m x 35 m x 10.76 = 9415 sqft

4-a-side Football Turf Dimensions

Minimum 12 m x 20 m
Square feet 12 m x 20 m x 10.76 = 2582 sqft
   
Maximum 15 m x 25 m
Square feet 15 m x 25 m x 10.76 = 4035 sqft
4-a-side football turf dimensions: 12m × 20m to 15m × 25m (2,583–4,036 sq. ft).
4-a-side football turf dimensions in feet and meters (4v4 pitch size)

Comparison Table

Football Turf Dimensions & Size Guide for All Formats

Compare FIFA standard football turf sizes for 11v11, 9v9, 7v7, 5v5, and 4v4 — in both meters and feet, with total area covered.

Format Dimensions (Meters) Dimensions (Feet) Area (Sq. Ft)
11v11 90–120 x 45–90 meters 295–394 x 147–295 ft 43,560–116,628 sq. ft
9v9 45–60 x 45–60 meters 147–196 x 147–196 ft 32,000–39,000 sq. ft
7v7 30–50 x 30–50 meters 98–164 x 98–164 ft 14,000–18,000 sq. ft
5v5 20–25 x 20–25 meters 65–82 x 65–82 ft 6,400–8,400 sq. ft
4v4 12–15 x 20–25 meters 39–49 x 65–82 ft 2,582–4,035 sq. ft

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to FIFA, the recommended dimensions for an 11-a-side football pitch are 100–110 m in length and 64–75 m in width.

The Laws of the Game allow football pitches to be between 90–120 m long and 45–90 m wide.

For 7v7 football, the turf size is typically 30–35 m wide and 45–50 m long.

A 5v5 football turf is usually 20–25 m wide and 30–35 m long.

For 9v9, the field measures 45–50 m wide and 60–67 m long.

A 4v4 turf is around 12–15 m wide and 20–25 m long.

The penalty area extends 16.5 m (18 yards) from the goal line and 16.5 m from each goalpost.