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How big is an FIVB beach volleyball court?

16 m x 8 m is the official beach court.

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  1. 18 m x 9 m
  2. 16 m x 8 m ✔
  3. 20 m x 10 m

Why: A beach volleyball court is 16 meters long and 8 meters wide, smaller than the indoor court of 18 by 9 meters.

Huh, didn't know that: Both indoor and beach courts have a free zone at least 3 meters wide around them.

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Why is the beach court smaller? There is less room for sandcastles.
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Answer: 16 m x 8 m. A beach volleyball court is 16 meters long and 8 meters wide, smaller than the indoor court of 18 by 9 meters.

  1. FIVB Official Beach Volleyball Rules 2025-2028 www.fivb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FIVB-BeachVolleyball_Rules2025_2028-EN-v01.pdf
    The playing court is a rectangle measuring 16 x 8 m, surrounded by a free zone
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. FIVB Official Volleyball Rules 2025-2028 www.fivb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FIVB-Volleyball_Rules2025_2028-EN-v05.pdf
    The playing court is a rectangle measuring 18 x 9 m
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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