Image above: concept graphic by Dink Pro Courts, not a photo of a finished build. Mini 1v1, Mini Doubles and a full regulation court are drawn to the same scale; court placement on each slab is illustrative.
If a full court will not fit behind your house, the next question is simple: how much room does a smaller one take? This guide covers mini pickleball court dimensions for the two layouts Dink Pro Courts builds, how they compare with a regulation court, and how to measure your own yard before you call. Both are part of our mini pickleball court lineup, the Mini Court Game Center, and both are poured on one post-tension concrete slab.
Mini Pickleball Court Dimensions at a Glance
There are two numbers to keep straight with small pickleball court dimensions: the size of the painted court and the size of the concrete slab under it. The slab is the footprint your yard has to hold. The court is where the lines go.
| Layout | Painted court | Concrete slab (area) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini 1v1 | 12x26 ft | 20x36 ft (720 sq ft) | 1 vs 1, kids, practice |
| Mini Doubles | 20x35 ft | 26x45 ft (1,170 sq ft) | 2 vs 2, family play |
| Full regulation court | 20x44 ft playing area | about 30x60 ft overall (about 1,800 sq ft) | Full-size play |
Both mini layouts are drawn to the same scale in the concept graphic above, next to a full regulation court, so you can see how much more room each step up takes.
Mini 1v1: 12x26 ft Court on a 20x36 ft Slab
The Mini 1v1 is the smallest court we build. The painted court is 12 ft wide and 26 ft long, and it sits on a 20x36 ft slab, about 720 sq ft of concrete in total. That is roughly 40 percent of the space a full court with runout needs.
It is sized for one-on-one games, kids learning the game and solo or partner practice. Because the slab is wider and longer than the lines, there is room on the same concrete for the rest of the game center.
Mini 1v1: $16,999 complete package.
Mini Doubles: 20x35 ft Court on a 26x45 ft Slab
The Mini Doubles keeps the same 20 ft width as a regulation playing area and shortens the length to 35 ft. The slab is 26x45 ft, or 1,170 sq ft. That is about 65 percent of the footprint of a full court with runout, with enough court for 2 vs 2 and family games.
If you already know your group plays doubles, this is the layout to measure for first. Mini Doubles: $23,999 complete package.
How Mini Courts Compare With a Regulation Court
A regulation pickleball playing area is 20x44 ft. A full court also needs space around the lines, and an overall area of about 30x60 ft is what most yards are measured against. When your lot fits it, the full 20x44 ft playing area is the best choice. Our guide to regulation backyard pickleball court dimensions walks through that layout and the clearance around it.
When the yard is tighter, here is how the numbers step down:
- Full court: 20x44 ft playing area, about 30x60 ft overall (about 1,800 sq ft).
- Mini Doubles: 20x35 ft court, 26x45 ft slab (1,170 sq ft). Same width as regulation, 9 ft shorter.
- Mini 1v1: 12x26 ft court, 20x36 ft slab (720 sq ft). Narrower and shorter, built for 1 vs 1.
If your yard is close to full size, it is worth checking before you settle on a mini. Compare the full-size backyard pickleball court option, and see what goes into full-size pickleball court cost so you can weigh both.
What Else Fits on the Same Slab
A mini court is not only pickleball. Every Mini Court Game Center comes as a complete package on one post-tension concrete slab:
- A painted pickleball court with a net and 4 paddles
- A portable basketball hoop and a basketball: roll it on, shoot, roll it off
- One backyard-size shuffleboard lane painted alongside the court, plus a shuffleboard set (not a regulation-length lane)
- A badminton set, for one more way to play on the same concrete
That is why the slab dimensions are larger than the court dimensions. You are measuring for a small backyard game area, not only a set of lines.
Small Backyard Pickleball Court Dimensions: How to Measure Your Yard
Before you call, a few minutes with a tape measure tells you which mini to ask about.
- Measure open, usable space. Start from walls, fences, planters and the pool edge, not the property line.
- Check both directions. The Mini 1v1 slab needs roughly 20x36 ft; the Mini Doubles slab needs roughly 26x45 ft.
- Note what is in the way. Trees, sprinkler heads, pool equipment, gates and utility boxes all change where a slab can go.
- Think about access. Note how a crew can reach the area from the street or side yard.
- Take photos. A few wide shots of the space help us confirm the fit with you.
If your numbers land between sizes, call or text and we will look at the space with you and confirm which mini fits.
From Measurements to Game Night
Once the size is settled, the build follows four steps: we check your yard, lay out your slab, court and shuffleboard lane, pour the post-tension concrete slab, then let it cure and paint the lines. We’re usually pouring concrete within a week, then it cures 21 to 28 days depending on weather before we paint.
Have an HOA? We prep the HOA drawings and specs for your Mini Court Game Center, and you file them with your HOA. Dink Pro Courts brings 20+ Years Experience to every slab we pour.
Mini Pickleball Court Dimensions FAQ
Our Mini 1v1 is a 12x26 ft court on a 20x36 ft concrete slab (720 sq ft). Our Mini Doubles is a 20x35 ft court on a 26x45 ft concrete slab (1,170 sq ft). A regulation pickleball playing area is 20x44 ft.
Regulation play uses a 20x44 ft playing area, and a full court with room around it needs about 30x60 ft. For smaller yards, the smallest court we build is the Mini 1v1: a 12x26 ft court on a 20x36 ft slab.
Plan on open space of roughly 20x36 ft for the Mini 1v1 slab or roughly 26x45 ft for the Mini Doubles slab. Call or text (480) 493-0031 to build your game center, and we will confirm the space with you.
The Mini Doubles is laid out for 2 vs 2 and family play, on a 20x35 ft court. The Mini 1v1 is sized for 1 vs 1 games, kids and practice.
Check your HOA rules before you build. If you have an HOA, we prep the drawings and specs for your Mini Court Game Center, and you file them with your HOA.
Build Your Game Center
Not sure if your space fits the Mini 1v1, the Mini Doubles or a full court? Build your game center: call (480) 493-0031. You can also call or text with photos and rough measurements. Ready to pick a size? Compare the Mini 1v1 and Mini Doubles packages.
