Number Of Players Field

  U6  U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 U12
Field Size (Yards)

L 25-35

W 15-25

L 25-35

W 15-25

 L 25-35

W 15-25

L 55-65

W 35-45

L 55-65
W 35-45

L 70-80
W 45-55

L 70-80
W 45-55

Maximum Goal Size (feet)

Height 4

Width 6

Height 4

Width 6

Height 4

Width 6

Height 6.5 

Width 18.5

Height 6.5

Width 18.5

Height 7

Width 21

Height 7

Width 21

Ball Size 3 3 3 4 4 4 4
Players 4v4 No GK 4v4 No GK

4v4 No GK

7v7 7v7 9v9 9v9
Game time (mins) 4x10 4x10 4x10 2x25 2x25 2x30 2x30
Offside No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes

 

The field sizes for U6 to U12 are the recommended guidelines based on the US Youth Soccer Modified Rules for U6 to U12 Play. For complete information, go to www.usyouthsoccer.org. Each league may vary by age group.

Ball Size:

  • U8: Size 3
  • U9-U12 : Size 4
  • U13 & Older: Size 5.

Surface: See Law 1 of FIFA Rules Of The Game

Goals: Refer to the goal sizes listed above. Posts and cross bars should be four inches wide, and the net should be secured to the posts and cross bar. For information on how to properly anchor a soccer goal, review the Guidelines for Movable Soccer Goal Safety.

Markings: See Law 1 of FIFA Rules Of The Game

Equipment: Regulation corner flags, posts and midfield markers should be used.