What Size Soccer Goal for Each Age Group?

U.S. Soccer sets goal sizes by format, not by age alone. Players move from 4v4 to 7v7 to 9v9 before full-size 11v11 at U13. For 4v4, 7v7 and 9v9 there's a maximum goal size, and a smaller goal still meets the standard, so one goal can suit more than one age group.

U.S. Soccer goal sizes by age

Age group	Format	Recommended goal	Maximum goal	Ball
U5–U8	4v4, no goalkeepers	Any up to 6x4'	6x4'	3
U9–U10	7v7	12x6.5'	18.5x6.5'	4
U11–U12	9v9	18.5x6.5'	21x7'	4
U13 and up	11v11	24x8'	24x8'	5

Source: U.S. Soccer Player Development Initiatives. Sizes shown width x height.

Goal sizes to scale

Highlighted: the U.S. Soccer maximum and full-size goals.

Find your size

Goal size	U.S. Soccer standard	Ages	Goals
3x2.5'	Within U.S. Soccer's 4v4 maximum	3+	1
4x2.5'	Within U.S. Soccer's 4v4 maximum	4+	3
5x3'	Within U.S. Soccer's 4v4 maximum	4+	6
6x4'	4v4 maximum	4+	8
8x5'	Within the 7v7 maximum	4+	7
9x4.5'	Within the 7v7 maximum	4+	1
10x6'	Within the 7v7 maximum	5+	1
12x6'	Within the 7v7 maximum	6+	7
16x7'	Within the 9v9 maximum	7+	6
18.5x6.5'	7v7 maximum · 9v9 recommended	7+	4
21x7'	9v9 maximum	9+	2
24x8'	Full size	11+	3
9.8x6.5' (3x2m)	Futsal	5+	7

Every goal is open-ended at the top: no upper age limit.

3x2.5'

Within U.S. Soccer's 4v4 maximumAges 3+

Smaller than the 6x4' maximum for 4v4, so it meets the standard.

Backyard goals (1)

Goal	Setup	Weight
Q-FOLD Mini Soccer Goal 3x2.5'	30 secFirst build: 10 min	7.3 lb

4x2.5'

Within U.S. Soccer's 4v4 maximumAges 4+

Smaller than the 6x4' maximum for 4v4, so it meets the standard.

Backyard goals (1)

Goal	Setup	Weight
Q-FOLD Folding Soccer Goal 4x2.5'	30 secFirst build: 10 min	14.3 lb

Clubs, schools and facilities (2)

Goal	Setup	Weight
KICKSTER PRO Soccer Goal 4x2.5'	20 sec	11 lb
RHINO Instant Soccer Goal 4x2.5'	1 sec	17.6 lb

5x3'

Within U.S. Soccer's 4v4 maximumAges 4+

Smaller than the 6x4' maximum for 4v4, so it meets the standard.

Backyard goals (2)

Goal	Setup	Weight
KICKSTER Portable Soccer Goal 5x3'	90 sec	11.5 lb
Q-FOLD Folding Soccer Goal 5x3'	30 secFirst build: 10 min	14.3 lb

Clubs, schools and facilities (4)

Goal	Setup	Weight
KICKSTER Elite Portable Soccer Goal 5x3'	90 sec	18.1 lb
KICKSTER PRO Soccer Goal 5x3'	20 sec	12.5 lb
PRO ALU Training Soccer Goal 5x3'	10 sec	23 lb
RHINO Instant Soccer Goal 5x3'	1 sec	19.2 lb

6x4' · 4v4, U5–U8

4v4 maximumAges 4+

6x4' is the largest goal U.S. Soccer allows for 4v4, played by U5 to U8. 4v4 is played without goalkeepers, with a size 3 ball.

Backyard goals (2)

Goal	Setup	Weight
KICKSTER Portable Soccer Goal 6x4'	90 sec	13 lb
Q-FOLD Folding Soccer Goal 6x4'	30 secFirst build: 10 min	16 lb

Clubs, schools and facilities (6)

Goal	Setup	Weight
GS Series Soccer Goal 6x4'	30 min	37.5 lb
KICKSTER Elite Portable Soccer Goal 6x4'	90 sec	19.6 lb
PRO ALU Match60 Soccer Goal 6x4'	20 min	41.7 lb
PRO ALU Match80 Soccer Goal 6x4'	20 min	85 lb
PRO ALU Training Soccer Goal 6x4'	10 sec	26 lb
Q-FOLD Match Folding Soccer Goal 6x4'	30 secFirst build: 10 min	24.3 lb

8x5'

Within the 7v7 maximumAges 4+

Larger than the 4v4 maximum and within the 18.5x6.5' maximum for 7v7.

Backyard goals (3)

Goal	Setup	Weight
KICKSTER 2-in-1 Soccer Goal / Soccer Rebounder 8x5'	90 sec	19.6 lb
KICKSTER Portable Soccer Goal 8x5'	90 sec	15.2 lb
Q-FOLD Folding Soccer Goal 8x5'	30 secFirst build: 10 min	19.6 lb

Clubs, schools and facilities (4)

Goal	Setup	Weight
GS Series Soccer Goal 8x5'	30 min	48.2 lb
KICKSTER Elite Portable Soccer Goal 8x5'	90 sec	21 lb
PRO ALU Match60 Soccer Goal 8x5'	30 min	49.6 lb
Q-FOLD Match Folding Soccer Goal 8x5'	30 secFirst build: 10 min	29 lb

9x4.5'

Within the 7v7 maximumAges 4+

Larger than the 4v4 maximum and within the 7v7 maximum.

Clubs, schools and facilities (1)

Goal	Setup	Weight
PRO ALU Match80 Soccer Goal 9x4.5'	30 min	99.7 lb

10x6'

Within the 7v7 maximumAges 5+

Larger than the 4v4 maximum and within the 7v7 maximum.

Backyard goals (1)

Goal	Setup	Weight
Q-FOLD Folding Soccer Goal 10x6'	30 secFirst build: 10 min	24.2 lb

12x6'

Within the 7v7 maximumAges 6+

The recommended 7v7 goal is 12x6.5', so a 12x6' goal is the same width and 6 inches lower, within the 7v7 maximum.

Backyard goals (2)

Goal	Setup	Weight
KICKSTER Portable Soccer Goal 12x6'	90 sec	20.3 lb
Q-FOLD Folding Soccer Goal 12x6'	30 secFirst build: 10 min	33 lb

Clubs, schools and facilities (5)

Goal	Setup	Weight
GS Series Soccer Goal 12x6'	30 min	64.4 lb
KICKSTER Elite Portable Soccer Goal 12x6'	90 sec	32.2 lb
PRO ALU Match60 Soccer Goal 12x6'	30 min	76.3 lb
PRO ALU Match80 Soccer Goal 12x6'	30 min	120.3 lb
Q-FOLD Match Folding Soccer Goal 12x6'	30 secFirst build: 10 min	40.6 lb

16x7'

Within the 9v9 maximumAges 7+

At 7' high it's taller than the 7v7 maximum of 6.5', and within the 9v9 maximum of 21x7'.

Backyard goals (2)

Goal	Setup	Weight
KICKSTER Portable Soccer Goal 16x7'	90 sec	25.1 lb
Q-FOLD Folding Soccer Goal 16x7'	30 secFirst build: 10 min	42.5 lb

Clubs, schools and facilities (4)

Goal	Setup	Weight
GS Series Soccer Goal 16x7'	30 min	79.6 lb
KICKSTER Elite Portable Soccer Goal 16x7'	90 sec	36.4 lb
PRO ALU Match60 Soccer Goal 16x7'	30 min	75.2 lb
Q-FOLD Match Folding Soccer Goal 16x7'	30 secFirst build: 10 min	47 lb

18.5x6.5' · 7v7 and 9v9

7v7 maximum · 9v9 recommendedAges 7+

The largest goal U.S. Soccer allows for 7v7 (U9–U10), and the recommended goal for 9v9 (U11–U12).

Backyard goals (1)

Goal	Setup	Weight
KICKSTER Portable Soccer Goal 18.5x6.5'	90 sec	25.6 lb

Clubs, schools and facilities (3)

Goal	Setup	Weight
KICKSTER Elite Portable Soccer Goal 18.5x6.5'	90 sec	36.8 lb
PRO ALU Match60 Soccer Goal 18.5x6.5'	30 min	103.8 lb
PRO ALU Match80 Soccer Goal 18.5x6.5'	30 min	149 lb

21x7' · 9v9, U11–U12

9v9 maximumAges 9+

The largest goal U.S. Soccer allows for 9v9, played by U11 and U12.

Clubs, schools and facilities (2)

Goal	Setup	Weight
PRO ALU Match60 Soccer Goal 21x7'	30 min	111.1 lb
PRO ALU Match80 Soccer Goal 21x7'	30 min	161.4 lb

24x8' · 11v11, U13 and up

Full sizeAges 11+

The full-size goal, used for 11v11 from U13 upward and set in the Laws of the Game.

Clubs, schools and facilities (3)

Goal	Setup	Weight
PRO ALU Match110 Soccer Goal 24x8'	30 min	248 lb
PRO ALU Match60 Soccer Goal 24x8'	30 min	101.9 lb
PRO ALU Match80 Soccer Goal 24x8'	30 min	179.1 lb

9.8x6.5' (3x2m) · Futsal

FutsalAges 5+

The futsal goal size in the FIFA Futsal Laws of the Game, used at youth and adult level.

Backyard goals (2)

Goal	Setup	Weight
KICKSTER Portable Futsal Goal 9.8x6.5'	90 sec	20.1 lb
Q-FOLD Folding Futsal Goal 9.8x6.5'	30 secFirst build: 10 min	35.3 lb

Clubs, schools and facilities (5)

Goal	Setup	Weight
GS Series Futsal Goal 9.8x6.5'	30 min	60.3 lb
KICKSTER Elite Portable Futsal Goal 9.8x6.5'	90 sec	30.9 lb
PRO ALU Match60 Futsal Goal 9.8x6.5'	30 min	58.2 lb
PRO ALU Match80 Futsal Goal 9.8x6.5'	30 min	73.6 lb
Q-FOLD Match Folding Futsal Goal 9.8x6.5'	30 secFirst build: 10 min	37 lb

Choosing a goal for your space

Within each size, the ranges differ in setup time, frame and how they're stored. Fastest setup: RHINO and PRO ALU Training. Folds and can stay up outdoors: Q-FOLD, all-weather uPVC. Packs into a carry bag: KICKSTER and KICKSTER PRO. Built-in base weights for hard surfaces: KICKSTER Elite. Heaviest frames, for club fields: PRO ALU Match60, Match80 and Match110.

Choosing a goal for a yard? Our backyard soccer goal guide compares setup, storage, frames and fixings.

Frequently asked questions

What size soccer goal is used for 7v7?

U.S. Soccer sets a maximum goal of 6.5ft high by 18.5ft wide for 7v7, played by U9 and U10, and recommends 6.5ft by 12ft. Any goal within the maximum meets the standard.

What size goal is used for 4v4?

For 4v4, played by U5 through U8, U.S. Soccer sets a maximum goal of 4ft high by 6ft wide. 4v4 is played without goalkeepers.

What size goal is used for 9v9?

For 9v9, played by U11 and U12, U.S. Soccer sets a maximum goal of 7ft high by 21ft wide and recommends 6.5ft by 18.5ft.

What size is a full-size soccer goal?

8ft high by 24ft wide. It's the goal size in the Laws of the Game and is used for 11v11 from U13 upward.

Can a goal smaller than the maximum be used?

Yes. For 4v4, 7v7 and 9v9, U.S. Soccer sets a maximum goal size, so a smaller goal still meets the standard. For example, a 12x6' goal is within the 7v7 maximum.

Are smaller goals suitable for older players?

Yes. QUICKPLAY goals carry no upper age limit.

How long does a soccer goal take to set up?

It depends on the range. Some goals need a one-time first build, then set up faster from stored or folded. The tables on this page list each goal's setup time, and its first build time where it has one, taken from its product specification.