Official source: A regulation pickleball court is 20 feet wide by 44 feet long for both singles and doubles. Each side includes a seven-foot non-volley zone beside the net. Those playing lines are only part of a usable facility: players also need clear surrounding space, suitable surfacing, visibility and a net set to governing dimensions. Sources: USA Pickleball, USA Pickleball
This guide is general educational information. Rules, approvals, event formats and local access can change, so confirm current requirements with the relevant governing body, organizer or venue.
Mark the regulation rectangle
Official source: The playing surface measures 20 by 44 feet. A centerline divides each area behind the non-volley zone into right and left service courts. Sources: USA Pickleball, USA Pickleball
Official source: The non-volley-zone line sits seven feet from the net on both sides. The zone includes that boundary for volley-fault purposes. Sources: USA Pickleball, USA Pickleball
Leave room beyond lines
Official source: The striped court is not the full facility footprint. Players need unobstructed space beyond baselines and sidelines to slow down and reach wide or deep balls. Sources: USA Pickleball
Official source: Permanent projects should follow current construction guidance for total area, surfacing, drainage, fencing and accessibility rather than copying only the playing rectangle. Sources: USA Pickleball
Plan light and orientation
Official source: Outdoor orientation and shading influence glare. USA Pickleball's construction guidance recommends considering north-south orientation and the sun's path during common playing hours. Sources: USA Pickleball
Official source: Lighting should support even visibility without creating glare for players or unnecessary spill for neighbors. Local codes and qualified design advice still apply. Sources: USA Pickleball
Verify temporary layouts
Punch Volley interpretation: A tennis court or multipurpose slab can host temporary lines, but measure every boundary and non-volley-zone line instead of estimating from existing markings. Sources: USA Pickleball
Punch Volley interpretation: Use a suitable net and inspect the surface for cracks, debris and trip hazards before play. A correctly measured rectangle does not by itself make a site safe. Sources: USA Pickleball