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How big is a pickleball court?

20 feet wide by 44 feet long.

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  1. 20 by 44 feet ✔
  2. 27 by 78 feet
  3. 30 by 60 feet

Why: A pickleball court is 20 feet wide and 44 feet long. It is the same size for singles and doubles.

Huh, didn't know that: The total playing area, court plus space around it, must be at least 30 by 60 feet.

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References

Answer: 20 by 44 feet. A pickleball court is 20 feet wide and 44 feet long. It is the same size for singles and doubles.

  1. USA Pickleball: What Is Pickleball usapickleball.org/what-is-pickleball
    A pickleball court measures 20 feet wide by 44 feet long for singles and doubles.
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. 2026 USA Pickleball Official Rulebook usapickleball.org/docs/rules/USAP-Official-Rulebook.pdf
    The minimum playing surface area is 30 feet (9.14 m) wide and 60 feet (18.29 m) long.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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