11-a-side soccer field: measurements, dimensions and rules

Many fans are increasingly intrigued by the dimensions and measurements of the 11-a-side football pitch. In this article we explain in detail how the pitch is formed: from width to length, we offer a guide on the measurements and dimensions of the 11-a-side football pitch. also of soccer fields and regulation fields of Serie A. There are many football lovers who seek the rules of the measures of the football field, from the length to the width of the playing field. To play football professionally, however, you need a regulatory ground with precise measurements, the same for everyone, necessary to give life to a regular game.

Football field: dimensions and measurements of Premier League fields

The specific characteristics of the football field, with measurements and dimensions of the same, are contained like the rest of the fundamental points in the Rules of the game of football. The International Football Association Board (IFAB), the governing body that writes the rules of football, states that a pitch must be rectangular and marked with solid lines. Many football fans look for the rules on the dimensions of the 11-a-side football field: from length to width, with specific indications for the penalty area, the goals, the small area and the midfield circle. On our site you will also find the guide on the explanation of the offside.

Measurements 11-a-side soccer field, all the rules

The pitch is bordered by white stripes, which also delimit the two penalty areas, the corner kick areas and the midfield circle. The touchlines and back lines are an integral part of the pitch, so the ball that is on the line is considered to be in play. Let’s take a look at the measurements of a football pitch.

• Football field length: min 90 meters, max 120. (the measurements are 100-110 for international matches)
• Football field width: min 45 meters, max 90. (sizes are 64-75 for international matches). The standard size recommended by FIFA is 105×68m.
• Midfield Circle: This is a circular line centered on the center point of the pitch and a radius of 9.15 meters from the kick-off point. It has a diameter of 18.3 meters.
• Penalty area: rectangular area located in front of the two goals.
• Median line: it is the line that cuts the football field in two. A solid line drawn in the middle of the playing field.
• Goal area: also called small area, it is an additional area, traced on the pitch, inside each penalty area.
• Goals: must be rectangular in shape and made up of two posts 2.44 m high each, joined horizontally by a crossbar 7.32 m long. The posts and the crossbar must be white and of the same width, not exceeding 12cm.
• Flags: a pole with a flag is positioned at each corner of the playing field, which must be at least 150 cm high from the field itself. The top of the shaft also must not be pointed.
• Field lines: maximum width 12 cm. Back lines must be equal to the width of the goal posts.

The structure of the football field

Many fans want to know what a Serie A football field looks like, in this paragraph we explain everything that makes up an 11-a-side football field: from the flags to the sidelines.

	LATERAL LINES
	BOTTOMS LINES
	PENALTY AREA
	MIDFIELD LINE
	MIDFIELD CIRCLE
	SMALL AREA
	GOALS
	CORNER

Football pitch dimensions, the measurements of the most important stadiums

STADIUM	NAME	DIMENSIONS
	OLIMPICO	Length: 105 metri Width: 68 metri
	SAN SIRO	Length: 105 metri Width: 68 metri
	ALLIANZ STADIUM	Length: 105 metri Width: 68 metri
	MARADONA	Length: 110 metri Width: 68 metri
	CAMP NOU	Length: 105 metri Width: 68 metri
	SANTIAGO BERNABEU	Length: 105 metri Width: 68 metri
	MARACANA	Length: 105 metri Width: 68 metri
	BOMBONERA	Length: 110 metri Width: 75 metri
	OLD TRAFFORD	Length: 105 metri Width: 68 metri
	ALLIANZ ARENA	Length: 105 metri Width: 68 metri
	ANFIELD ROAD	Length: 101 metri Width: 68 metri