Futsal court dimensions: official FIFA size, measurements table & construction guide India

A FIFA futsal court for international matches measures 40 m long by 20 m wide. For general and recreational play the pitch ranges from 25 m to 42 m in length and 16 m to 25 m in width. Each goal is 3 m wide and 2 m high. The penalty mark sits 6 m from the goal and a second penalty mark sits 10 m out, while the centre circle has a 3 m radius. These are the core futsal court dimensions every club, school and builder needs before laying out a pitch. This guide gives you the full measurements table, the line-by-line markings, surface and construction guidance for India, and an honest comparison with the larger 5-a-side football turf that futsal is often confused with.

Futsal is the only small-sided game officially recognised by FIFA, and its court is deliberately hard, flat and tight to reward close control. Get the dimensions right and you have a fast, professional pitch; get them wrong and you have an undersized football cage that no league will sanction. Below, every figure is taken from the FIFA Futsal Laws of the Game so you can build or hire with confidence.

Official futsal court dimensions and measurements

A futsal pitch is rectangular and is marked with lines. The two longer boundary lines are the touchlines and the two shorter ones are the goal lines, and the touchline must always be longer than the goal line. The single most important rule is that length must exceed width. These court sizes are far smaller than full soccer pitches, which is the whole point of the game. The headline numbers are below.

• International match length: 40 m (touchline)
• International match width: 20 m (goal line)
• General play length: 25 m minimum to 42 m maximum
• General play width: 16 m minimum to 25 m maximum
• Goal size: 3 m wide x 2 m high
• Penalty mark: 6 m from the midpoint of the goal line
• Second penalty mark: 10 m from the midpoint of the goal line
• Centre circle radius: 3 m

The 40 x 20 m figure is the standard you will see at sanctioned international futsal, and it is the size most serious clubs in India aim for. The wider 25 m to 42 m by 16 m to 25 m band is what FIFA permits for domestic, school and recreational futsal, which gives Indian developers useful flexibility when fitting a court into a rooftop, basement or compact plot. Full specifications are published in the FIFA Futsal Laws of the Game.

Futsal court dimensions table

This single table holds every futsal measurement you are likely to need, from the playing area down to the goal and penalty markings.

Every line on a futsal court is 8 cm wide, and the boundary lines belong to the areas they enclose. The touchlines and goal lines are part of the playing surface, so the ball is only out of play once it has fully crossed the line. The pitch is divided into two halves by a halfway line, with a centre mark indicated at the midpoint of the halfway line.

Futsal court layout and markings

Unlike outdoor football, futsal has no painted box around the goal. Instead the penalty area is built from two quarter circles. Understanding each marking helps you lay out the pitch precisely and helps players read the game.

The penalty area

This D-shaped zone, known as the penalty area, is formed by drawing a quarter circle with a 6 m radius from the outside of each goalpost, into the field of play. The upper part of each quarter circle is then joined by a straight 3.16 m line running parallel to the goal line, between the two arcs. The penalty area is where the goalkeeper may handle the ball, and any defensive foul inside it concedes a penalty kick from the 6 m mark. The exact construction of the area is defined in the FIFA Futsal Laws of the Game.

The two penalty marks

Futsal is unusual in having two penalty marks, each drawn on the pitch on an imaginary line equidistant between the goalposts. The first penalty mark is 6 m from the goal line, measured at the midpoint between the goalposts, and is used for ordinary penalty kicks. The second penalty mark sits 10 m (10m) from the goal line and comes into play once a team commits six accumulated fouls in a half: from the sixth foul onward, the opposition takes a direct free kick from the 10 m mark with no defensive wall. This accumulated-foul rule is one of futsal's defining features and is why the 10 m mark must be laid out accurately.

Centre circle, halfway line and corners

The halfway line divides the pitch into two halves across its width, with a centre mark indicated at the midpoint of the halfway line and a circle with a radius of 3 m drawn around it for kick-offs. At each corner a quarter circle of 25 cm radius marks the corner-kick arc. A 5 m line is also marked 5 m from each corner, at right angles to the goal line, to show defenders how far back to stand at corner kicks. Two imaginary lines run from the goalposts equidistant into the pitch to help officials judge the penalty-area arcs.

Substitution zones

Futsal uses rolling, unlimited substitutions, so each team has its own substitution zone. The substitution zones are the areas on the touch line in front of the team benches, where players enter and leave during play. Each zone is a 5 m stretch of touchline situated in front of the bench, on the same side as the timekeeper's table, and is marked at each end with a line 80 cm in length, 40 cm of which is drawn on the pitch and 40 cm off the pitch. Players must enter and leave the field only through this zone. Marking these zones clearly keeps fast on-the-fly changes legal and orderly.

Goal and net specifications

A goal must be placed on the middle of each goal line. Each goal consists of two upright posts equidistant from the corners and 3 m apart (inside measurement), joined at the top by a horizontal crossbar. The distance from the lower edge of the crossbar to the ground is 2 m, set at the midpoint between the goalposts. The goalposts and the crossbar have the same width and depth of 8 cm, and are usually square or rectangular in profile rather than round, for stability indoors. The depth of the goal is set by curved tubing or another suitable means of support behind the frame.

Nets are made of hemp, jute or nylon and are attached to the back of the goalposts and the crossbar, with the lower part of the nets attached to curved tubing or another suitable means of support so the ball cannot escape underneath. Because futsal goals are smaller and lighter than 11-a-side football goals used on full soccer pitches, they must be anchored firmly to the floor to prevent tipping, a genuine safety requirement on a hard indoor surface. There is no wall or rebound board in standard FIFA futsal: when the ball crosses the touchline the game restarts with a kick-in, not a throw-in, so a perimeter wall around the court is optional and only used in informal cage formats.

Required total space and clearances

The playing area is not the whole story. You need run-off space around the pitch and adequate height above it, especially for an indoor build. As a practical planning rule, allow a safety margin of clear space beyond every touchline and goal line so players can decelerate without hitting a wall, and add room for goals, benches and the substitution and timekeeper area along one side.

• Run-off around the pitch: allow roughly 1 m to 2 m of clear space beyond the lines on all sides for player safety.
• Indoor ceiling height: a minimum clear height of about 4 m is recommended for recreational futsal, while sanctioned competition venues require greater clearance, typically 7 m or more, free of beams and fixtures.
• Bench and table zone: reserve space along the substitution-zone touchline for both team benches and the timekeeper's table.

For a full international 40 x 20 m court with run-off and bench space, a total footprint of roughly 44 m x 24 m is a sensible planning figure. A compact recreational court at the lower end of the range can be fitted into a much smaller plot, which is exactly why futsal works so well on Indian rooftops and in converted warehouses.

Futsal court compared to related courts

Futsal, sometimes called indoor soccer or by its Spanish name fútbol de salón, was codified in Uruguay in the 1930s by Juan Carlos Ceriani for the YMCA and spread through South America before reaching the United States and the rest of the world. Today FIFA is the governing body for the international game, while the rival Asociación Mundial de Futsal (AMF) runs a separate code, and operators such as MSF Sports promote five-a-side leagues. Because of this history, futsal is frequently confused with 5-a-side football and with a full football turf. They are not the same, and the differences matter for builders and for anyone hiring a venue.

A futsal court is also dimensionally distinct from the other hard courts a multi-sport facility might host. It is larger than a basketball court (28 x 15 m) and far larger than a single tennis court (about 23.77 x 8.23 m), though smaller than full soccer pitches. This is worth knowing if you are planning a shared hard court, because the futsal markings will overlap with, but not match, basketball courts or a tennis court laid on the same slab.

The defining difference is the surface and the ball. True futsal is played on a hard, smooth, non-grass floor with a special low-bounce ball that demands close control. A 5-a-side football turf uses artificial grass and a normal ball, often inside a caged enclosure with rebound walls. Many Indian commercial venues build a single synthetic-turf box that hosts both five-a-side football and casual futsal, which is perfectly fine for recreation, but it is a 5-a-side turf, not a sanctioned futsal pitch. If you intend to host official futsal, you must build to the hard-surface FIFA standard above.

Futsal court surface and construction in India

The surface is what separates a real futsal court from a generic turf, and it is the decision that most affects performance, cost and lifespan. Under FIFA rules the futsal floor must be flat, smooth and non-abrasive, made of wood or artificial material, never concrete left bare or natural grass. ChampCourts builds three main futsal surface systems in India that meet this brief, each suited to a different budget and use case.

Synthetic turf (most popular for commercial use)

Short-pile synthetic turf laid over a compacted base is the most common choice for commercial five-a-side and casual futsal venues across India. It is forgiving on the knees, plays well outdoors, and is the go-to for pay-and-play box-cricket-style facilities. It is technically a 5-a-side surface rather than a hard FIFA futsal floor, but for the recreational market it is the highest-revenue option. See the full build options on the ChampCourts futsal court page.

Acrylic on concrete (mid-tier outdoor)

A cushioned acrylic system applied over a properly cured concrete base gives a hard, true-bouncing surface that is much closer to genuine futsal, at a mid-tier price. Acrylic is durable in Indian heat and monsoon, low-maintenance, and a strong fit for schools and academies that want a multi-sport hard court that can also take basketball or tennis lines.

PU indoor (FIFA Quality)

For indoor courts aiming at FIFA Quality, a seamless polyurethane (PU) sports floor over a screeded base delivers the consistent, controlled bounce that sanctioned futsal demands. This is the premium option, chosen by serious clubs and competition venues, and it is the only one of the three that targets the official FIFA futsal standard rather than the recreational 5-a-side market.

Whichever surface you choose, the base is everything. A futsal court needs a flat, well-drained, properly compacted sub-base topped with the chosen playing layer; any unevenness in the base shows up immediately as a bad bounce. ChampCourts handles base preparation, surfacing, FIFA-spec line marking, goals and fencing as a single turnkey package, so the dimensions and markings above are built to standard from the ground up.

Indoor versus outdoor futsal courts

Both indoor and outdoor futsal courts use the same dimensions and markings; what changes is the surface, the roofing and the lighting. The dimensional requirements themselves do not change between indoor and outdoor play under the FIFA Futsal Laws of the Game.

Indoor courts are the traditional home of futsal and are built on hardwood or PU floors inside a hall with adequate ceiling clearance. Indoor play is weatherproof, allows year-round operation, and gives the truest bounce, but it carries higher capital cost because of the building and the premium floor. Lighting is artificial and must be even and glare-free across the whole pitch.

Outdoor courts, usually synthetic turf or acrylic, are far more common in India because they cost less and use rooftop or open ground that would otherwise be idle. They need good drainage for the monsoon, UV-stable materials, and floodlighting for evening play, which is when most paid bookings happen. A lightweight roof or shed is optional but extends playable hours and protects the surface. For most Indian commercial operators, an outdoor synthetic-turf court delivers the best return; for clubs chasing sanctioned futsal, an indoor PU court is the right call.

Futsal court cost in India (2026)

Cost depends almost entirely on the surface and on the size you build. As a 2026 planning guide for a standard commercial-size court in India, synthetic-turf futsal and five-a-side courts typically start from a few lakh rupees for a compact build and rise with size, fencing, lighting and roofing. Acrylic-on-concrete systems sit in the mid range, while an indoor FIFA-Quality PU court is the premium tier and costs considerably more once the building shell is included.

For an accurate, itemised figure covering base work, surface, goals, nets, fencing and floodlights for your exact plot, read the detailed futsal court construction cost in India guide, and the step-by-step how to build a futsal court in India walkthrough. Both translate the dimensions on this page into a real build plan and budget.

Planning your futsal court

Start from the space you have. If your plot comfortably takes 44 m x 24 m, build the full 40 x 20 m international pitch. If it is tighter, use FIFA's permitted range and lay out a court between 25-42 m long and 16-25 m wide, keeping length greater than width and preserving run-off and ceiling clearance. Then choose the surface that matches your goal: synthetic turf for a high-traffic recreational venue, acrylic for a durable multi-sport hard court, or PU indoors for sanctioned futsal. Mark every line at 8 cm, set the goals at 3 x 2 m, and place both penalty marks at 6 m and 10 m exactly. Get those numbers right and the rest of the build follows cleanly.

Frequently asked questions about futsal court dimensions

What are the official futsal court dimensions?

An international FIFA futsal court is 40 m long and 20 m wide. For general, domestic and recreational play the court may be 25 m to 42 m long and 16 m to 25 m wide, and in every case the length must be greater than the width.

How big is a futsal goal?

A futsal goal is 3 m wide and 2 m high, measured inside the posts and to the underside of the crossbar. The posts and crossbar are 8 cm wide and are anchored firmly to the floor for safety on the hard surface.

Where are the penalty marks on a futsal court?

There are two penalty marks. The first is 6 m from the midpoint of the goal line and is used for ordinary penalty kicks. The second is 10 m from the goal line and is used for direct free kicks once a team has committed six accumulated fouls in a half.

What is the difference between a futsal court and a 5-a-side football turf?

Futsal is played on a hard, flat, non-grass surface, such as wood, PU or acrylic, with a special low-bounce ball and kick-ins from the touchline. A 5-a-side football turf uses artificial grass and a normal ball, often inside a caged enclosure with rebound walls. They overlap in size but are different surfaces, and only a hard-surface court meets the FIFA futsal standard.

What surface is best for a futsal court in India?

For commercial recreational venues, short-pile synthetic turf is the most popular and highest-revenue choice. For a durable multi-sport hard court, acrylic on concrete works well. For sanctioned, FIFA-Quality futsal, a seamless indoor PU floor is the premium standard. ChampCourts builds all three.

How much space do I need to build a futsal court?

For a full 40 x 20 m international court, allow a total footprint of roughly 44 m x 24 m to include run-off and bench space, plus about 4 m or more of clear ceiling height indoors. A compact recreational court at the lower end of the FIFA range fits into a much smaller plot, which is why futsal suits Indian rooftops and warehouses.

Is futsal played indoors or outdoors?

Futsal originated as an indoor game and is traditionally played on hardwood or PU floors, which give the truest bounce. In India most courts are built outdoors on synthetic turf or acrylic because they cost less and use rooftop or open ground, with floodlights for evening play. Both use identical dimensions and markings.

How much does a futsal court cost in India in 2026?

Cost depends on size, surface and extras like fencing, lighting and roofing. Synthetic-turf and five-a-side courts start from a few lakh rupees for a compact build, acrylic systems sit in the mid range, and an indoor FIFA-Quality PU court is the premium tier. ChampCourts provides an itemised estimate for your exact plot.

Build your futsal court with ChampCourts

ChampCourts designs and builds futsal and five-a-side courts across India to exact FIFA dimensions, from base preparation and surfacing to goals, nets, fencing and floodlights, as a single turnkey package. Whether you want a high-traffic outdoor synthetic-turf venue or a sanctioned indoor PU court, we lay out every line and penalty mark to standard. Call +91 92587 75187 for a free site assessment and a transparent, itemised quote, or explore the futsal court page to see surface options and finished builds.