How to Make a Soccer Field: The Comprehensive DIY Guide

Creating a soccer field, whether for professional training or to enjoy backyard soccer, requires careful planning, a bit of geometry, and some manual work. By taking you step-by-step through the construction of a soccer field, this guide will make sure you have all the equipment and know-how required to complete this do-it-yourself job successfully. When it is completed, you will have a soccer field in your backyard or club that is ready for practice and games.

Tools and Materials for Making a Soccer Field

To embark on your DIY soccer field project, gather the following tools and materials. These items are an investment towards creating a high-quality playing area that will serve players for years to come:

• 40 10” landscaping spikes
• 4 large spools of string, 300 yards or more each
• 3 roll tape measures, each 100 yards
• 1 can of marking spray paint
• Hammer for driving spikes into the ground
• Field line painter and paint for marking the field

How to Make a Soccer Field

This method outlines creating a standard soccer field measuring 60 yards by 120 yards, complete with 18-yard and 6-yard boxes. However, you can adjust the dimensions as needed to fit your space.

Step 1: Measure and Mark the End Line

Identify one end line of your future soccer field. Stretch a tape measure to 180 feet and place a landscaping spike at each end to denote the corners. Add a spike at the midpoint (90 feet) to mark the centre of the end line.

Step 2: Establish the Perimeter

Connect the corner spikes with string to outline the end line. This will serve as a guide for the field’s width.

Step 3: Right Angle Measurement

Utilize the Pythagorean Theorem to ensure your corners are square. Measure 90 feet from the centre spike to one corner and 180 feet along where the sideline will be. Mark where these measurements intersect with a spike. Repeat on the other side to find the centre of the sideline.

Step 4: Center Line

Stretch a tape measure and string between the two midpoint spikes established in step 3 to mark your centre line. Add a spike at the midpoint.

Step 5: Opposite End Corners

Mirror the measurements from step 3 to locate and mark the corners of the opposite end line.

Step 6: Complete the Perimeter

Draw a string line between the new corner spikes to define the opposite end line and complete the perimeter by connecting all spikes with the string.

Step 7: Goal Boxes

From the centre spike on one end line, measure outwards to mark the goal post locations. These marks represent where the goalposts will be placed.

Step 8: Mark Key Points

Use spray paint to highlight the centre spike and the two goalpost spikes for future reference.

Step 9: 6-Yard and 18-Yard Boxes

Employ the right triangle method again to mark the corners of the 6-yard and 18-yard boxes by measuring from the goalposts and using the predetermined distances to place spikes accurately.

Step 10: String the Boxes

Run a string around the spikes, marking the goal boxes to outline them clearly.

Step 11-14: Repeat for Opposite End

Follow steps 8-11 to mark and outline the goal boxes on the opposite end of the field.

Step 15: Painting

Paint the perimeter, centre line, and goal boxes with all lines marked and confirmed. Start with the larger areas, allowing strings to be removed as you progress.

Step 16: Center Circle and Penalty Arcs

Measure and paint the centre circle and penalty arcs with the assistance of a helper, ensuring precision in the curvature.

Check out the tips on painting the perfect soccer field centre circle here.

Step 17: Final Touches for Your Soccer Field

Place and secure your goals at the marked positions, ensuring they are safely anchored.

Make a Soccer Field: Completed!

Congratulations! You’ve just completed your DIY soccer field. Whether for professional training or a backyard soccer match, this field is ready to host games and help players develop their skills.