Standard padel court dimensions
Official standard dimensions underpin fair play, comparable training and reliable match conditions. When a court deviates, feel changes: lobs, angles off the glass and net positioning behave differently. For clubs and players who move between venues, consistent measurements matter most.
Core measurements
Element
Standard
Why it matters
Court length
20.00 m
Lob depth, defensive paths, back court
Court width
10.00 m
Angles, team spacing
Net height centre
0.88 m
Volleys, bandeja, flat passes
Net height at posts
0.92 m
Side attacks and returns
Service line distance from net
6.95 m
Legal service area, return start
Line logic and court layout
The 20 x 10 metre area is built for doubles. Two equal halves are split by the net. The service line 6.95 m from the net, together with the centre line, creates four service boxes; every rally starts with a diagonal serve. The relatively low net in the middle rewards precise flat shots and punishes vague ball height.
Handover or planning: quick checklist
- Check overall length and width sit exactly in the 20 x 10 m frame
- Measure net height at centre and sides separately
- Verify each service line is 6.95 m from the net
- Ensure the centre line is straight and square to the service line
- Test line contrast in daylight and artificial light
- Short play test: serve, return, lob, back wall