Soccer Field Dimensions: FIFA, Full-Size & Youth Fields

Why soccer field dimensions vary

There is no single length and width used for every soccer field. Under IFAB Law 1, a general full-size field may be 100–130 yards long and 50–100 yards wide. For international matches, the allowed range narrows to 110–120 yards long and 70–80 yards wide.

Playing format	Length	Width	Approx. dimensions in feet
General full-size range under IFAB	100–130 yd	50–100 yd	300–390 ft × 150–300 ft
International match range	110–120 yd	70–80 yd	330–360 ft × 210–240 ft

The field must be rectangular, and its touchline (long side) must be longer than its goal line (short side). A competition can select dimensions within the applicable range.

Professional and FIFA soccer field dimensions

For an international match, the IFAB range is 110–120 yards long by 70–80 yards wide (about 330–360 by 210–240 feet). A specific professional stadium's pitch can use a permitted size within that range; “professional field” does not identify one exact dimension.

For the international range, the marked playing rectangle would contain roughly 69,300–86,400 square feet, based on the minimum and maximum length-width combinations. This is the area inside the lines, not the full stadium footprint or surrounding safety space.

The dimensions are from the IFAB Laws of the Game; competition rules determine the chosen measurements within the allowed limits.

U.S. youth soccer field dimensions: 7v7 and U12

Youth field size is tied to age and game format, and local leagues may set the final measurements. A U.S. Soccer age-format guide lists 7v7 as the maximum format for U9–U10 and 9v9 as the maximum format for U11–U12; smaller formats may also be played.

US Youth Soccer's Player Development Initiatives chart gives these field-size ranges:

Age and format reference	Length × width in yards	Approx. length × width in feet
U9–U10, 7v7	55–65 × 35–45 yd	165–195 × 105–135 ft
U11–U12, 9v9	70–80 × 45–55 yd	210–240 × 135–165 ft

These are published US Youth Soccer recommendations, not a universal requirement for every club or tournament. Confirm the current field setup with the league or competition.

Soccer field area in square feet

Multiply the chosen field length by its width to calculate the area inside the lines. Because dimensions vary, the result varies too.

Example range	Approximate playing area
IFAB international match dimensions	69,300–86,400 sq ft
U9–U10 7v7 USYS range	51,975–78,975 sq ft
U11–U12 9v9 USYS range	85,050–118,800 sq ft

One yard equals three feet, so square yards convert to square feet by multiplying by 9. These figures cover the marked rectangle only; they exclude surrounding runoff, benches, or spectator space.

Frequently asked questions

How long is a soccer field in yards?

It depends on the competition. IFAB allows 100–130 yards for general matches and 110–120 yards for international matches.

How many yards wide is a full-size soccer field?

The general IFAB width range is 50–100 yards. For international matches, it is 70–80 yards.

How big is a 7v7 soccer field?

The US Youth Soccer chart gives a U9–U10 range of 55–65 yards long by 35–45 yards wide. Local competition rules can differ.

What size field does U12 soccer use?

U.S. Soccer recommends a maximum game format of 9v9 for U11–U12. The US Youth Soccer chart lists 70–80 by 45–55 yards for those age groups; check the league's current rules.

Is a youth field the same as a full-size field?

Not necessarily. Age-appropriate formats use smaller fields. The term “full-size” usually refers to an adult field whose dimensions follow the applicable competition rules.