Backyard pitches
3v3 Backyard Soccer Pitch
Room for real passing combinations and proper small-sided games. A 3v3 pitch is a great fit for siblings, neighbors and teammates who want to play together.
About 50 × 30 to 60 × 40 ft
Ages 6 to 10 and up
Plan about 65 × 45 ft
Serving LA, OC, Inland Empire and San Diego
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Players | 3 per side, also great for 2v2 |
| Typical field size | 50 × 30 ft to 60 × 40 ft |
| Space to plan | About 65 × 45 ft with walls and access |
| Best for | Ages 6 to 10, small team sessions, neighborhood pickup |
| Popular options | Panel or cage walls, full field lining |
Why 3v3 works
Passing triangles
Three players means real combinations. Kids learn to support, switch and play one-twos.
Room for friends
It’s big enough for a group of neighborhood kids, so the yard becomes the place everyone meets.
Matches modern formats
England’s FA is moving under-7s to 3v3 starting in the 2026-27 season so young players get more time on the ball.
Games and training
Use it for small games on weekends and drills or wall work during the week.
Planning a 3v3 pitch
A 3v3 field needs a decent sized backyard, but it doesn’t need to be a perfect rectangle. We can taper one end or follow an angled fence line and it will still play well.
If you’re choosing between 2v2 and 3v3 and the yard allows it, go bigger. A 3v3 pitch still works for 1v1 and 2v2, and kids grow into the extra space fast.
Full field lining makes a 3v3 pitch look and feel like the real thing, with touchlines, a halfway line, a center circle and goal boxes.
To scale
What a pitch looks like in a real backyard
Two real lots drawn to scale, street and driveway right where they are. A 2v2 fits a typical back yard, and a 3v3 fits a deeper one.
2v2 · 40 × 25 ft
3v3 · 44 × 27 ft
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FAQ
Common questions
How big is a 3v3 backyard pitch?
Most are about 50 × 30 ft to 60 × 40 ft. Plan for around 65 × 45 ft of total space including walls and access.
Can we play 2v2 on a 3v3 pitch?
Yes. A 3v3 pitch works well for 2v2 and 1v1, and the extra room makes running with the ball more realistic.
Does a 3v3 pitch have to be rectangular?
No. Trapezoid lots and angled fence lines are common. We fit the field to your yard and center the goals on each endline.
Who builds it
Built by licensed pros with decades of turf and play space experience.
We represent licensed contractors who have installed artificial turf and creative play areas for kids for decades. Your pitch is built by people who know how to prep a base, manage drainage and design a space where kids can play hard and stay safe.
Installations by Turf Plus Pro, CA State Contractors License #1150527. Meet the team
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Licensed contractors
Licensed, experienced crews handle the whole build, from site prep to the last wall panel.
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Decades of turf
Years of artificial turf installs means the base, grading and drainage are done right the first time.
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Play spaces for kids
Our contractors have spent decades creating play areas for kids, so layouts are planned around how kids actually play.
Service area
Backyard soccer pitches across Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire and San Diego
Our licensed contractors install backyard and front yard soccer pitches across Southern California, including Long Beach, Torrance, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Irvine, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Riverside, Temecula, Corona, Carlsbad, Encinitas and Chula Vista.
Outside these areas? Send us your yard details anyway and we’ll let you know what’s possible.
Ready to see your yard as a pitch?
Send a few photos and rough measurements. We’ll come back with a layout, options and a price.