Racket sports · 5 min read
Court sizes for every racket and court sport
Official court dimensions for tennis, padel, pickleball, badminton, squash, table tennis, basketball, volleyball and futsal in one table.
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.
| Sport | Playing area | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis | 23.77 × 10.97 m | Singles court is 8.23 m wide |
| Padel | 20 × 10 m | Enclosed by glass and mesh walls |
| Pickleball | 13.41 × 6.10 m | Non-volley zone 2.13 m each side of the net |
| Badminton | 13.40 × 6.10 m | Singles court is 5.18 m wide |
| Squash | 9.75 × 6.40 m | Front-wall out line at 4.57 m |
| Table tennis | 2.74 × 1.525 m table | Competition area at least 14 × 7 m |
| Basketball | 28 × 15 m | Three-point line 6.75 m (FIBA) |
| Volleyball | 18 × 9 m | Beach court is 16 × 8 m |
| Futsal | 40 × 20 m | Recreational courts from 25 × 16 m |
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 a 3 m free zone around the court, and table tennis needs space either side of the table for rallies away from it. When you compare venues, look at 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 check the listing for dedicated pickleball courts if you want permanent lines and nets.
- Check whether a court is indoor or outdoor before you book.
- For team sports, confirm full court or half court.
- For squash and padel, ask about glass back walls if you want to be watched or filmed.