Beach volleyball is a popular summertime sport, and it’s even played in the Olympics! But how big is a beach volleyball court, really?
This article breaks down the official size of a beach volleyball court, especially the ones you see in Olympic competitions.
Olympic beach volleyball court dimensions
Olympic beach volleyball is played on a rectangular court that measures 16 meters (about 52 feet, 6 inches) in length and 8 meters (about 26 feet, 3 inches) in width. The court is divided into two equal squares, with the net running directly down the center.
The net height varies depending on whether it’s a men’s or women’s competition. For men, the net should be 2.43 meters (approximately 8 feet) high. For women, the net should be 2.24 meters (approximately 7 feet, 4 inches) high. The net itself is 8.5 meters wide and 1 meter tall.
Beach vs. Indoor Volleyball Court Size
Beach volleyball courts are smaller than indoor courts. An indoor volleyball court measures 18 meters long and 9 meters wide. Beach volleyball uses a smaller court, 16 meters long and 8 meters wide.
Because the beach volleyball court is smaller, players need to cover more ground individually.
Wrapping Up
An Olympic beach volleyball court measures 16 meters by 8 meters, and the net height varies for men’s and women’s competitions.
This is smaller than a traditional indoor volleyball court.
To ensure fair, standardized play at the Olympics and other high-level events, it’s important for players and fans to understand the court’s dimensions.