Conversions
Tennis Court to Soccer Pitch Conversion
An old tennis court is one of the best spots for a mini pitch. It’s flat, it’s fenced and it’s already big enough for a 5v5 field or two 3v3 fields side by side.
Already flat and fenced
Fits 5v5 or two 3v3 fields
Turf over asphalt or concrete
Serving LA, OC, Inland Empire and San Diego
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Doubles court lines | 78 × 36 ft |
| Typical fenced area | About 120 × 60 ft |
| Fits | One 5v5 pitch or two 3v3 pitches |
| Surfaces we build over | Asphalt and concrete hard courts |
| What comes out | Net posts, with the sleeves capped flush |
| What goes in | Shock pad, soccer turf, rebound boards, goals and field lines |
Why a court makes a great pitch
Flat and draining
Courts are built with a slight slope so water runs off. Turf laid over the top drains the same way.
Fenced already
The chain-link fence stops most balls. We add rebound boards at the bottom and netting where it needs more height.
Right size
The fenced area fits a 5v5 pitch end to end, or two 3v3 fields with a divider between them.
Gets used again
A court nobody plays on turns into the spot the whole family uses every day.
How a conversion works
It starts with a site visit. We check the surface for cracks, low spots and loose patches, watch how water drains off the court, and measure the fence line.
Next the court gets ready. The net posts come out and the sleeves are capped flush. Cracks get filled and soft spots repaired, so nothing shows through the turf later.
Then a shock pad goes down over the hard surface with soccer turf on top. The pad gives the field some cushion for falls and slides, and the turf is picked for true ball roll.
Last come the walls, goals and lines. Rebound boards run along the inside of the fence to keep the ball in play and protect the chain link. Goals are centered on each end, and the lines are set for one 5v5 field, two 3v3 fields or both.
Watch
See a court conversion
This video shows an old tennis court turned into an artificial turf soccer court. The fence stays, the court surface becomes the base, and a full field fits inside the old enclosure.
Every court is a little different. On the site visit we look at yours and tell you what it needs before you get a price.
Layouts
Ways to lay out a court
The fenced area of a standard court gives you a few good options.
One 5v5 pitch
A single field running the length of the court, up to about 100 × 50 ft inside the walls. Best for older kids, teams and pickup games.
Two 3v3 pitches
Two fields side by side across the court, split by a net or low wall. Two games at once, or one for games and one for drills.
Half and half
Turf on one half for a 3v3 pitch, with the other half kept as hard court for pickleball or basketball.
Related
FAQ
Common questions
Can you convert a tennis court to a soccer pitch?
Usually, yes. Most hard courts can take turf right over the existing surface once the cracks are repaired and the net posts come out. We check the surface and drainage on a site visit and tell you what yours needs.
What size pitch fits on a tennis court?
The lines on a doubles court are 78 × 36 ft, but the fenced area around it is usually about 120 × 60 ft. That fits one 5v5 pitch or two 3v3 pitches.
Do you have to tear out the old court?
Not on most asphalt or concrete courts. The shock pad and turf go over the top. Courts with badly broken surfaces, clay or grass need a new base first, and we’ll tell you if yours does.
Can we keep the existing fence?
In most cases, yes. We add rebound boards along the bottom of the fence and ball-stop netting above it anywhere balls could clear the top.
Can half the court stay a hard court?
Yes. We can turf one half for a 3v3 pitch and leave the other half as it is for pickleball or basketball.
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.