A standard pickleball court measures 20 feet wide by 44 feet long (6.10 meters by 13.41 meters), which is about the same size as a doubles badminton court but smaller than a tennis court
. The court includes a 7-foot non-volley zone (called the kitchen) on each side of the net. The net height is 36 inches at the sidelines and 34 inches in the middle
. For safe and comfortable play, the minimum recommended total playing area is larger than the court itself-typically about 30 feet wide by 60 feet long-to allow space around the court for movement during rallies
. This means players have extra room beyond the baseline and sidelines. In summary:
- Court size: 20 ft wide × 44 ft long (6.10 m × 13.41 m)
- Non-volley zone (kitchen): 7 ft from the net on each side
- Net height: 36 in at sidelines, 34 in at center
- Recommended total playing area: about 30 ft wide × 60 ft long for player movement
This compact court size contributes to pickleball’s fast-paced and accessible gameplay
