Soccer Field Dimensions Diagram
Adult Soccer Field Dimensions:
Overall Dimensions
The overall dimensions of a regulation soccer field is 100 yards long and 60
yards wide.
Midfield Line
The middle of the field is divided lengthwise by the midfield line.
Center Circle
In the center of the field a 10 yard circle marks the area where defenders
must stay outside of at the start of a kickoff
Penalty Area
A rectangular box (sometimes called the "penalty box") centered on the goal marks the penalty area. This box is 44 yards wide by 18 yards deep. It includes an arc 10 yards from the "penalty mark". Fouls comitted in this area may result in a penalty kick.
Penalty Mark
The penalty mark inside the "penalty area" 12 yards from the end line. The penalty mark is where "penalty kicks" are placed.
Goal Area
The goal area is a smaler rectangle inside
the "penalty area", centered on the goal.
The measurements of this box are 20 yards
wide by 6 yards deep. This box marks the
area from which a goal kick must be placed.
Corner Kick
A one yard quarter circle is marked on
each corner of the field to mark where
a player must place the ball prior to a
corner kick.
The Goal
The adult soccer goal is 24 feet wide by
8 feet high.
