Court sizes for every racket and court sport

Knowing the size of a court helps you pick the right venue, plan a session for a group, or understand why a game feels fast or slow. Here are the playing-area dimensions for the nine sports you can book on LaroCourts, then what each number means when you choose where to play.

All nine courts in one table

The figures are the lines of the playing area. The space around the lines, the height of the ceiling and the surface matter just as much, and they are what differs most between venues.

Racket sports

Tennis: 23.77 × 10.97 m

The doubles court is 10.97 m wide; singles uses the inner sidelines, 8.23 m apart. The service boxes run 6.40 m back from the net, which is 0.914 m high in the middle. A good club court adds about 6 m of run-off behind each baseline and 3–4 m at the sides, so the whole fenced area is closer to 36 × 18 m. That is why a tennis court takes the space of three or four padel courts.

Padel: 20 × 10 m

Padel is played inside the court: glass back walls 3 m high with mesh above them, and glass or mesh along the sides. The ball stays in play after it bounces off a wall, so there is no run-off to worry about. The service lines sit 6.95 m from the net. Panoramic courts use glass without corner posts, which is nicer to watch and film.

Pickleball: 13.41 × 6.10 m

That is 44 × 20 ft, the same court for singles and doubles. The non-volley zone, known as the kitchen, runs 2.13 m (7 ft) from the net on each side, and you may not volley while standing in it. The net is 0.86 m high in the middle. Four pickleball courts fit on one tennis court, which is why many venues convert an old tennis court into several pickleball courts.

Badminton: 13.40 × 6.10 m

Almost the same footprint as pickleball, but the net is much higher (1.524 m in the middle) and the shuttle needs height. Singles uses the inner sidelines, 5.18 m apart, and the short service line is 1.98 m from the net. Indoor play is the rule: even a light breeze moves a shuttle, so check for a high ceiling and lights that are not in the line of a clear.

Squash: 9.75 × 6.40 m

A closed box with four walls. The out line on the front wall is 4.57 m high and the tin, the strip the ball must clear, is 0.48 m. The small court is why squash is so intense: you are never more than a few steps from the ball, and a 45-minute booking is a full workout.

Table tennis: 2.74 × 1.525 m

The table stands 76 cm high and the net is 15.25 cm. What you book is really the floor around it: competitions use at least 14 × 7 m per table, while social play works in about 12 × 6 m. If tables are packed closer, you will spend more time chasing balls under the next table than rallying.

Team sports

Basketball: 28 × 15 m

That is the FIBA court used in international play; NBA courts are slightly longer at 28.65 m. A half court is 14 × 15 m and suits 3x3 or shooting practice. The three-point line is 6.75 m from the basket and the rim sits 3.05 m above the floor. Many barangay covered courts are close to full size but not exact, so ask if the lines matter to your league.

Volleyball: 18 × 9 m

Each side is a 9 × 9 m square, with the attack line 3 m from the net. Rules ask for a free zone of at least 3 m around the court, and players need height too: a low roof or beams over the court will interrupt rallies. Beach volleyball uses a smaller 16 × 8 m sand court for pairs.

Futsal: 40 × 20 m

International futsal allows 38–42 m by 20–25 m, and recreational courts can be as small as 25 × 16 m. The goals are 3 m wide and 2 m high. Because sizes vary so much, compare the listed dimensions when you book: a small court suits 4v4 or a younger squad, a full-size court suits proper 5v5.

Why run-off space matters

The lines are only part of the story. Tennis needs room behind the baseline to chase deep balls, volleyball has its 3 m free zone, and table tennis needs space on either side of the table for rallies away from it. Too little run-off makes a court feel cramped and raises the risk of collisions with walls, fences or the next court. When you compare venues, look at photos of the whole hall or court, not only the lines.

Same lines, different courts

Pickleball and badminton courts are almost the same size, which is why many sports halls tape pickleball lines onto badminton courts. The net, the bounce and the kitchen rule make the games play very differently, so look for dedicated pickleball courts if you want permanent lines and a net at the right height. The same goes for multi-purpose halls that mark basketball, volleyball and futsal on one floor: they work well, but you will see several sets of lines.

Indoor, covered or open air

In the Philippines the weather decides as much as the size. From June to November the rainy season can cancel an open-air session at short notice, and a midday game on an uncovered court is hot for most of the year. Covered courts keep the rain off but not always the wind or the heat; fully indoor, air-conditioned courts cost more but are the safe choice for badminton, squash and table tennis.

Before you book

• Check whether a court is indoor, covered or open air, especially from June to November.
• For team sports, confirm full court or half court, and the real size if your league has rules.
• For squash and padel, ask about glass back walls if you want to be watched or filmed.
• Look at the floor: sprung wood, sports vinyl, acrylic and artificial turf all play differently.
• Compare the total price for your group, not only the hourly rate. Split the cost when you book.