Small-Sided Games: Field Size Recommendations

U6: 3V3 (no goalkeepers)
Length: 20 to 30 yards
Width: 15 to 20 yards
Goal Area: not needed
Penalty Area: not needed
Goal: cones or flags may be used or a 4 foot high by 6 foot long goal
Center Circle: 3 yard radius
Corner Arc: optional, 1 yard radius
Corner Flags: cones may be used

U8: 4V4 (no goalkeepers)
Length: 40 to 50 yards
Width: 20 to 30 yards
Goal Area: optional, 3 yards out from each post and 3 yards forward
Penalty Area: not needed
Goal: cones or flags may be used or a 4 foot high by 6 foot long goal
Center Circle: 5 yard radius
Corner Arc: optional, 1 yard radius
Corner Flags: cones may be used

U10: 6V6 (including goalkeepers)
Length: 45 to 50 yards
Width: 35 to 40 yards
Goal Area: per FIFA rules
Penalty Area: 12 yards out from each post and 12 yards forward
Goal: 6 foot high by 18 foot long
Center Circle: 8 yard radius
Corner Arc: 1 yard radius
Penalty Arc: 8 yard radius
Corner Flags: cones may be used

U12: 8V8 (including goalkeepers)
Length: 70 to 90 yards
Width: 45 to 60 yards
Goal Area: per FIFA rules
Penalty Area: 14 yards out from each post and 14 yards forward
Goal: 7 foot high by 21 foot long
Penalty Spot: per FIFA rules
Center Circle: per FIFA rules
Corner Arc: per FIFA rules
Penalty Arc: per FIFA rules
Corner Flags: per FIFA rules