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Padel Court Dimensions & Markings
A standard doubles court has a 200-square-metre playing area. The enclosure and clear height are part of the setup too.
The court at a glance
Key measurements
| Feature | Standard measurement |
|---|---|
| Interior playing area | 20 m long × 10 m wide, with the FIP dimensional tolerance of 0.5%. |
| Service line to net | 6.95 m on each side. |
| Service line to back wall | 3.05 m, derived from 10 m − 6.95 m. |
| Centre service line | Divides each service area; extends at least 20 cm beyond the service line. |
| Line width | 5 cm. |
| Net height | 88 cm at the centre; 92 cm at the ends. |
| Clear height | At least 6 m throughout; FIP recommends 8 m for new facilities. |
What the lines mean during play
The net splits the 20-metre length into two halves. The service lines and central service lines define where a serve must land. During a rally, a ball can land beyond a service line and still be good; the service box is not a rally boundary.
A serve landing on the relevant service-box line counts as in. The complete serving sequence is covered in the rules guide.
Glass, walls and cage
The full court is enclosed. The ends have a three-metre rebound wall with a further metre of metal fence above it. Side-enclosure layouts have permitted variations, so not every court has identical-looking wall and mesh panels.
Glass is a common wall material, but the rules also allow compliant solid materials. A wall rebound and a cage rebound are not interchangeable on a serve. The rules guide explains that playing distinction without requiring you to learn every construction detail.
Playing area versus the whole facility
Twenty by ten metres describes the interior playing area, not a complete building footprint. Posts, structure, access, circulation and any authorised out-of-court safety area require additional space. The labelled diagram is a playing guide rather than a construction drawing.
If you see a narrow court marketed for singles practice, do not confuse it with this standard FIP doubles layout. Ask which format a venue provides before booking.
Sources and review
Reviewed 26 October 2026. Standard doubles padel; FIP Rules of Padel effective 1 January 2026. Competition formats can vary. Practical exercises are introductory suggestions, not additional rules.