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Pickleball Court Dimensions & How to Set Up a Net

Pickleball court dimensions, kitchen lines, and a practical portable net setup guide for driveways and parks in the US.

By DecoPublished July 1, 2026Last updated July 25, 2026

Overhead view of an outdoor pickleball court with net and boundary lines

Quick answer

A pickleball court is 20 feet wide by 44 feet long, with a 7-foot non-volley zone (kitchen) on each side of the net. The net is 36 inches at the posts and 34 inches at center.

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Whether you are taping a driveway court or checking a portable net before open play, start with the official numbers — then build a setup you can repeat without fighting the frame every time.

Dimensions that matter

According to USA Pickleball court construction guidance and the Official USA Pickleball Rulebook, a regulation pickleball court is 20 feet wide by 44 feet long. The non-volley zone (kitchen) is 7 feet deep by 20 feet wide on each side of the net. Net height is 36 inches at the posts / sidelines and 34 inches at center.

Measure twice before you paint or tape permanently. USA Pickleball also notes that a total playing surface of about 30×60 feet is the recommended minimum around those lines (34×64 preferred when space allows).

Portable setup sequence

Clear debris, assemble the frame per manufacturer instructions, tension the center strap to 34 inches, verify posts at 36 inches, then mark baselines and sidelines to the 20×44 footprint. Re-check center height after the first few games — straps stretch.

US outdoor tips

Wind, uneven asphalt, and cold-weather brittle plastic stakes are real. Weight the frame safely and do not leave nets out in storms. For product tradeoffs across brands, see our portable nets guide and Franklin vs ONIX vs Rally vs Selkirk.

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Extra practical notes for US players

Club booking culture, shared carts, and mixed-skill round robins mean your gear has to work for imperfect warmups. Arrive with shoes that do not need a three-week break-in and a paddle you can dink with before your shoulder is hot. If you travel between states for tournaments, keep a spare overgrip and verify your portable net’s packed dimensions fit your trunk without crushing the frame.

When friends ask for a single recommendation, answer with a question: what problem are you solving? Elbow fatigue, missing drops, slipping on dust, or hosting driveway games each point to different catalog picks. That question is the difference between a useful affiliate site and a keyword farm.

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Frequently asked questions

What are official court dimensions?

Per USA Pickleball, a standard court is 20 feet wide by 44 feet long (measured to the outside edge of the lines).

How wide is the kitchen?

The non-volley zone extends 7 feet from the net on each side and spans the full 20-foot width.

Can I set up on a driveway?

Yes, if you have length/width and safe surfacing — watch slopes and cars. Aim for roughly a 30×60-foot playing surface when you can.

Best portable net for setup practice?

Franklin and Rally are common home picks; ONIX/Selkirk for premium tension.

Prices live?

No.

Deco

Founder & Editor

Deco (Declan Martin) is the founder and editor of US Pickleball Court and The Pickleball Court. He builds catalog-backed buying guides for paddles, court shoes, balls, bags, apparel, accessories, and portable nets, plus pro tour news and where-to-play coverage for US and Canadian players. Focus: verified facts, clear product comparisons, and honest disclosures — not hype.

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