# How big is a soccer field?

A soccer pitch for international matches is recommended at 105 by 68 metres: 7,140 square metres, or about 1.76 acres. The rules allow a range, from 100 to 110 metres long and 64 to 75 metres wide for international games.

- 76,854 square feet
- 7,140 square metres
- 1.76 acres
- 0.71 hectares
- 1.33 football fields

Interactive map, to drop it on any town at its true size: https://how-big-is.com/a-soccer-field/

## Why pitches vary

The Laws of the Game set a range rather than one fixed size, so pitches differ from ground to ground. Many professional stadiums use 105 by 68 metres, the size FIFA recommends.

## Against an American football field

A 105 by 68 metre pitch is a little shorter than an American football field with end zones (105 m against 109.7 m) but much wider (68 m against 48.8 m), which makes it about a third larger overall.

## How it compares

- 1.76 [acres](https://how-big-is.com/an-acre/)
- 1.33 [American football fields](https://how-big-is.com/a-football-field/)
- 0.21% of the area of [Central Park](https://how-big-is.com/central-park/)
- 1.5% of the area of [Vatican City](https://how-big-is.com/vatican-city/)

## Questions people ask

**How many acres is a soccer field?**
About 1.76 acres for a 105 by 68 metre pitch.

**How big is a soccer field in feet?**
About 344 by 223 feet for a 105 by 68 metre pitch.

**Are all soccer fields the same size?**
No. For international matches the length can be 100 to 110 metres and the width 64 to 75 metres. Other matches allow a wider range.

## Where the numbers come from

Official figure: 105 by 68 metres, the size FIFA recommends. 

Credit: Map: how-big-is.com. Outline: Exact official dimensions.