Soccer Field Dimensions: A Complete Guide for Every Level
Find soccer field dimensions for youth formats, high school, college, and international matches. Compare the rules that apply to your team, then print the labeled diagram to use while planning or marking your field.
Soccer field dimensions under IFAB Law 1 range from 100 to 130 yards long and 50 to 100 yards wide. International matches use a narrower range: 110 to 120 yards long by 70 to 80 yards wide. A full-size goal is 8 feet high by 24 feet wide.
Use the chart below to choose the right standard. U.S. Soccer youth formats, NFHS high school soccer, and NCAA college soccer have different requirements. The printable diagram shows one 120-by-75-yard example, with full-size penalty areas, goal areas, and circle measurements.
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Soccer Field Diagram
A 120-by-75-yard example with full-size markings. Print the guide or choose Save as PDF in your browser.
Soccer Field Dimensions at a Glance
Quick reference table showing field size by age group and level of play.
| Level | Format | Length | Width | Goal Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Soccer U6-U8 | 4v4 | 25-35 yds | 15-25 yds | Max 4' x 6' |
| U.S. Soccer U9-U10 | 7v7 | 55-65 yds | 35-45 yds | Max 6.5' x 18.5' |
| U.S. Soccer U11-U12 | 9v9 | 70-80 yds | 45-55 yds | Max 7' x 21' |
| Youth U13+ | 11v11 | Competition rules | Competition rules | 8' x 24' full-size |
| High School (NFHS) | 11v11 | 100-120 yds | 55-80 yds | 8' x 24' |
| College (NCAA 2026-27)* | 11v11 | 115-120 yds | 70-80 yds | 8' x 24' |
| IFAB general | 11v11 | 100-130 yds | 50-100 yds | 8' x 24' |
| IFAB international | 11v11 | 110-120 yds | 70-80 yds | 8' x 24' |
Goal sizes are height x width in feet; youth values are maximums. 1 yard = 0.9144 meters. *NCAA Rule 1.1 includes provisions for facilities used as college soccer fields before 1995 and play on noncompliant fields by mutual consent. See the competition notes and sources below.
Youth Soccer Field Dimensions
US Soccer recommends smaller fields for younger players so the game fits their size and ability level.
4v4 (U6-U8): 25-35 x 15-25 yards
U.S. Soccer lists a field 25 to 35 yards long by 15 to 25 yards wide for 4v4, with no goalkeepers. Goals have a maximum height of 4 feet and maximum width of 6 feet. Confirm the markings your league uses rather than copying a full-size field layout onto this smaller playing area.
7v7 (U9-U10): 55-65 x 35-45 yards
U.S. Soccer specifies 55 to 65 yards by 35 to 45 yards for 7v7. Goals may be up to 6.5 feet high by 18.5 feet wide; the standards also recommend a 6.5-by-12-foot goal based on player ability. Each build-out line sits halfway between the penalty-area line and the halfway line. Offside applies between the build-out line and the goal line, so do not treat this format as having no offside.
9v9 (U11-U12): 70-80 x 45-55 yards
For U11-U12 9v9, U.S. Soccer lists 70 to 80 yards in length and 45 to 55 yards in width. The maximum goal size is 7 feet high by 21 feet wide. Use the 9v9 field diagram in the small-sided standards for the smaller penalty and goal areas; the full-size measurements in this guide do not apply to every youth format.
11v11 Youth (U13+): Check the competition rules
Youth 11v11 soccer field dimensions depend on the competition. Do not assume that every league uses the same national U13+ range. Confirm its field size and any permitted modifications before marking. A full-size layout uses an 8-by-24-foot goal, a 44-by-18-yard penalty area, a 20-by-6-yard goal area, and a center circle with a 10-yard radius.
High School and College Field Dimensions
Regulation-size fields for competitive play at the scholastic and collegiate level.
High School: 100-120 x 55-80 yards
The NFHS field diagram gives a range of 100 to 120 yards long and 55 to 80 yards wide. A football field is only 53 1/3 yards wide, so its sidelines fall short of that soccer minimum. Mark compliant soccer boundaries separately and account for the space around the field. The NFHS 2026-27 points of emphasis call for at least 10 feet of unobstructed space beyond the boundary lines.
Goals are regulation 8 feet high by 24 feet wide. All standard markings are required, including the penalty area, goal area, center circle, halfway line, and corner arcs. If you're coaching high school soccer and need soccer uniforms, plan to order well before the season starts.
College (NCAA 2026-27): 115-120 x 70-80 yards
The 2026-27 NCAA rules specify 115 to 120 yards in length and 70 to 80 yards in width, with an optimum of 120 by 75 yards. NCAA Rule 1.1 includes provisions for facilities used as college soccer fields before 1995 and play on noncompliant fields by mutual consent. Read those provisions before assessing an existing facility; an older field should not be judged from the headline range alone.
General and International Soccer Field Dimensions
IFAB field limits and FIFA stadium guidance serve different purposes.
IFAB International: 110-120 x 70-80 yards
IFAB Law 1 sets general soccer field dimensions of 100 to 130 yards by 50 to 100 yards, with the touchline longer than the goal line. For international matches, the required range narrows to 110 to 120 yards by 70 to 80 yards. IFAB publishes the international metric limits as 100 to 110 meters by 64 to 75 meters; these are the stated rule limits, not exact conversions of the rounded yard values.
FIFA stadium guidance recommends a 105-by-68-meter pitch, about 115 by 74 yards. That is a recommended stadium size within the international range, not a replacement for IFAB Law 1. A league or tournament may set a more specific requirement within the permitted limits.
Soccer Field Markings and Dimensions
These are full-size field measurements. Youth formats use their own marking dimensions.
Penalty Area (18-Yard Box)
- •Width: 44 yards (18 yards from each post)
- •Depth: 18 yards from the goal line
- •Penalty spot: 12 yards from the goal line
- •Penalty arc: 10-yard radius from the penalty spot
Goal Area (6-Yard Box)
- •Width: 20 yards (6 yards from each post)
- •Depth: 6 yards from the goal line
- •Goal kicks may be taken from anywhere within the goal area
Center Circle and Halfway Line
- •Center circle radius: 10 yards
- •Center spot: Exact middle of the field
- •At kickoff, opponents must stay at least 10 yards from the ball until it is in play
Goal Dimensions
- •Regulation (11v11): 8 ft high x 24 ft wide
- •U.S. Soccer 9v9 maximum: 7 ft high x 21 ft wide
- •U.S. Soccer 7v7 maximum: 6.5 ft high x 18.5 ft wide
- •U.S. Soccer 4v4 maximum: 4 ft high x 6 ft wide
Corner Arc
- •Radius: 1 yard from the corner flag
- •Place the ball in the corner area; it may touch the corner-area line
- •Optional marks 10 yards from the corner arc can indicate minimum defender distance
Other Markings
- •Touchlines: The long sides of the field (must be longer than goal lines)
- •Goal lines: The short sides of the field
- •Line width: Maximum 5 inches (12 cm)
Understanding the Field Layout
A walk-through of how a soccer field is structured from end to end.
A soccer field (also called a pitch) is a rectangle divided in half by the halfway line. Each half is a mirror image of the other. Starting from one goal line and moving toward midfield, here's what you'll find:
The goal sits centered on the goal line. Immediately in front of it is the goal area (6-yard box), a small rectangle where goal kicks are taken. Surrounding the goal area is the larger penalty area (18-yard box), where the goalkeeper may handle the ball subject to the rules. A defending player's direct-free-kick offence inside their own penalty area results in a penalty kick. The penalty spot sits 12 yards from the goal line, and the penalty arc curves outside the penalty area to mark 10 yards from the spot.
Moving further out, the field opens up into the midfield. The halfway line runs across the full width, and the center circle surrounds the center mark where kickoffs happen. At each corner, a corner flag stands at the intersection of the touchline and goal line, with a 1-yard corner arc marking where the ball is placed for corner kicks.
Keep the space outside the touchlines and goal lines clear. Required clearance depends on the competition; NFHS emphasizes a minimum of 10 feet beyond the boundaries. Check the applicable rules and facility requirements before placing benches, fencing, equipment, or spectators near the playing area.
Tips for Marking a Soccer Field
Practical advice for coaches and rec directors setting up fields.
Start with the center spot
Find the center of your available space and work outward. Measure half the length in each direction for your goal lines, and half the width in each direction for your touchlines. This ensures the field is centered and you have buffer space on all sides.
Use the right field size for the age group
Don't make younger kids play on an oversized field. A U10 team on a full-size field will spend more time running and less time actually playing soccer. US Soccer's recommended field sizes exist for a reason. Follow them, and the games will be better.
Check your right angles
Use the 3-4-5 method to ensure your corners are square. Measure 3 yards along one line, 4 yards along the other, and the diagonal between those two points should be exactly 5 yards. If it's not, your corner isn't a right angle. Repeat at every corner.
Shared fields with football
Measure the available space instead of tracing the football lines. Football has 100 yards between goal lines, 120 yards including end zones, and a width of 53 1/3 yards. Your soccer competition may require different boundaries. Check the length, width, goal placement, and clearance together before adding soccer markings.
Sources and Factual Review
Reviewed September 8, 2026. IFAB supplies the general Laws of the Game. U.S. Soccer small-sided standards and NFHS/NCAA competition rules supply the separate youth, school, and college requirements above.
- IFAB Law 1: The Field of Play, for general and international limits, goals, and markings. Laws 8, 12, and 17 govern the restart details discussed above.
- U.S. Soccer Player Development Initiatives, for 4v4, 7v7, and 9v9 field dimensions, maximum goals, and build-out lines.
- NFHS field diagram and 2026-27 points of emphasis, for high school dimensions and boundary clearance.
- NCAA 2026-27 Soccer Rules, Rule 1.1.1, for college dimensions and exceptions.
- FIFA stadium guidance, for the 105-by-68-meter recommendation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a standard soccer field?
Soccer field dimensions depend on the competition. IFAB Law 1 allows 100 to 130 yards in length and 50 to 100 yards in width, with the touchline longer than the goal line. International matches use 110 to 120 by 70 to 80 yards. NFHS high school and NCAA college soccer have their own requirements, so check the governing rules before marking a field.
How big is a youth soccer field?
U.S. Soccer small-sided standards list 25 to 35 by 15 to 25 yards for U6-U8 4v4, 55 to 65 by 35 to 45 yards for U9-U10 7v7, and 70 to 80 by 45 to 55 yards for U11-U12 9v9. Youth 11v11 requirements depend on the competition. Confirm your league format and field rules before laying out the lines.
What are the dimensions of a soccer goal?
A full-size soccer goal measures 8 feet high by 24 feet wide, measured beneath the crossbar and between the inside edges of the posts. U.S. Soccer small-sided standards set maximum goals of 4 by 6 feet for 4v4, 6.5 by 18.5 feet for 7v7, and 7 by 21 feet for 9v9. Height comes first in these measurements; check your league rules for the size to use.
How big is the penalty area on a soccer field?
The penalty area (also called the 18-yard box) extends 18 yards from each goal post and 18 yards into the field, making it 44 yards wide and 18 yards deep. The penalty spot is 12 yards from the goal line. Inside the penalty area is the goal area (6-yard box), which extends 6 yards from each post and 6 yards into the field, making it 20 yards wide and 6 yards deep.
What is the difference between a soccer field and a football field?
An American football field is 100 yards between the goal lines, 120 yards including both end zones, and 53 1/3 yards wide. Soccer field dimensions vary by competition. Football sidelines are narrower than the NFHS soccer minimum of 55 yards, so they do not automatically make compliant soccer touchlines. Shared facilities need independently marked boundaries that meet their soccer competition rules.
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