The official pickleball court is 20 feet wide by 44 feet long — the same for singles and doubles. The net hangs at 36 inches at the sidelines and 34 inches at center, and the non-volley zone ("the kitchen") extends 7 feet from the net on each side. Here's the whole court, to scale:
Every measurement that matters
| Element | Dimension |
|---|---|
| Court (singles & doubles) | 20' × 44' |
| Net height at sidelines | 36" |
| Net height at center | 34" |
| Non-volley zone (kitchen) | 7' from net, full width |
| Service areas | 10' × 15' each (behind the kitchen) |
| Line width | 2" |
| Recommended minimum pad | 26' × 50' |
| Tournament-standard pad | 30' × 60' — what the PPA plays on |
The pad matters more than the lines
Lines are easy; run-off room is what makes a court playable. Build 30' × 60' if you have the space — that's the footprint used for tournament play, and it's what we spec for club builds. Tighter yards can work at 26' × 50'. Full budget math is in the cost guide, and you can try color combinations on this exact layout in the Court Designer.