Volleyball court dimensions and net height
All the key indoor and beach volleyball court dimensions under FIVB rules, together with net heights and lines.
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Indoor volleyball court
In FIVB competitions the free zone must be at least 5 m from the sidelines and 6.5 m from the end lines, with at least 12.5 m of free space above the court.
| Element | Size |
|---|---|
| Court | 18 × 9 m |
| Half court | 9 × 9 m |
| Attack line | 3 m from the axis of the centre line |
| Line width | 5 cm, included in the court dimensions |
| Free zone | at least 3 m on all sides |
| Service zone | behind the end line, full court width (9 m) |
| Free playing space above | at least 7 m |
Net height
Net height is measured at the centre of the court. At the ends it may be higher, but by no more than 2 cm. For youth categories national federations set the exact heights, so check your competition rules.
| Category | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Seniors | 2.43 m | 2.24 m |
| Under 16 | 2.24 m | 2.24 m |
| Under 14 | 2.12 m | 2.12 m |
| Under 12 | 2.00 m | 2.00 m |
Net and antennae
- the net is 1 m wide and 9.5–10 m long
- antennae are 1.80 m long and extend 80 cm above the net
- the ball must cross the net between the antennae
Beach volleyball court
A beach court is 16 × 8 m with no attack line. The free zone is at least 3 m and the net heights are the same as indoors. More differences in the rules, where you can also see both courts in 3D.
See it on court
See the court in 3D ▶Frequently asked questions
- How big is a volleyball court?
- An indoor court is 18 × 9 m; a beach court is 16 × 8 m.
- How high is a volleyball net?
- 2.43 m for men and 2.24 m for women, measured at the centre of the court.
- How far from the net is the attack line?
- 3 m from the axis of the centre line.