Hockey rink dimensions in the NHL are 200 feet long and 85 feet wide, or 60.96 by 25.91 meters. The corners are rounded at a 28 foot radius. International rinks are 60 meters long and 26 to 30 meters wide.
Rules differ a little between the NHL, college and international hockey. The tool below checks whether a rink fits your space.
How big is a hockey rink?
An NHL rink is 200 feet long and 85 feet wide. NHL Rule 1.2 sets both numbers and rounds the corners at a 28 foot radius.
200 times 85 is 17,000 square feet for the full rectangle. The rounded corners take a little off.
Hockey rink size by rulebook
This table sets hockey rink dimensions from five rulebooks side by side.
| Rulebook | Length | Width | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHL 2026 to 27 | 200 ft (60.96 m) | 85 ft (25.91 m) | 1.2 |
| IIHF 2026 to 27 | 60 m (196.9 ft) | 26 to 30 m (85.3 to 98.4 ft) | 1.2 |
| NCAA 2026 to 28 | 200 ft, as nearly as possible | 85 ft, as nearly as possible | 1.2 |
| Hockey Canada 2026 to 28, recommended for new rinks | 200 ft (60.96 m) | 85 to 100 ft (25.91 to 30.48 m) | 1.2(a) |
| USA Hockey 2025 to 29, recommended | 185 to 200 ft | 85 to 100 ft | 102(a) |
NHL rink dimensions in meters
200 feet is 60.96 meters. 85 feet is 25.91 meters. Hockey Canada lists the same two numbers for its smallest new rink.
IIHF Rule 1.2 sets the official size at 60 meters long and 26 to 30 meters wide.
NHL.com says rinks in Europe are about 100 feet wide.
How long is each zone?
NHL rink dimensions split the ice into three zones. Rule 1.5 puts each goal line 11 feet from the end boards. It puts each blue line 64 feet out from the goal line.
These steps split the 200 feet into zones:
- 11 plus 64 is 75. Each end zone is 75 feet long.
- 75 plus 75 is 150. The two end zones cover 150 feet.
- 200 minus 150 is 50. The neutral zone is 50 feet long.
NHL.com gives the same 75 and 50. Our guide to offside in hockey shows how the blue line works.
Space behind the net
The goal line is 11 feet from the end boards in the NHL. That 11 feet is the space behind the goal line.
IIHF Rule 1.5 puts the goal line 4.0 meters from the ends. That is 13.1 feet. Our guide to icing in hockey covers the goal line call.
Boards and glass
Rule 1.3 sets the boards at 40 to 48 inches above the ice. The glass rises 8 feet above the boards at each end. Along the sides it must rise at least 6 feet.
IIHF Rule 1.3 gives 2.4 meters of glass behind the goals. It gives 1.8 meters along the sides. Those are 7.9 feet and 5.9 feet.
Will a rink fit your space?
Pick a rink, then type the long and short side of your space. See what fits and what is left over.
Where are the lines, circles and spots?
NHL rink dimensions include a size or distance for the main marks on the ice. This table lists them.
| Mark | Size or distance | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Goal line | 2 inches wide, 11 feet from each end | 1.5 |
| Blue line | 12 inches wide, 64 feet from each goal line | 1.5 |
| Center red line | 12 inches wide | 1.5 |
| Center circle | 15 feet radius | 1.9 |
| Neutral zone spots | 5 feet from each blue line, 44 feet apart | 1.9 |
| End zone spots | 20 feet from the goal line, 22 feet on both sides of the line joining the two goals | 1.9 |
| End zone circles | 15 feet radius | 1.9 |
Goal size
Rule 2.1 makes each goal 4 feet high and 6 feet wide inside the posts. IIHF Rule 2.1 gives 1.22 meters high and 1.83 meters wide. Both rulebooks use the same goal.
Crease and goalkeeper area
Rules 1.7 and 1.8 draw these marks around each goal:
- The crease lines start 1 foot outside each post and run 4 feet 6 inches (1.7).
- The crease semicircle has a 6 foot radius (1.7).
- The referee’s crease has a 10 foot radius (1.7).
- The goalkeeper’s trapezoid starts 8 feet from each post at the goal line (1.8).
- The trapezoid ends 11 feet from each post at the end boards (1.8).
How do international hockey rink dimensions compare?
The IIHF hockey rink size is 3.1 feet shorter than the NHL size. The IIHF rink is 0.3 to 13.4 feet wider. The goals are the same size.
This table sets the NHL beside the IIHF. IIHF feet are rounded to one decimal.
| Part | NHL | IIHF |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 200 ft (1.2) | 60 m, 196.9 ft (1.2) |
| Width | 85 ft (1.2) | 26 to 30 m, 85.3 to 98.4 ft (1.2) |
| Corner radius | 28 ft (1.2) | 7.0 to 8.5 m, 23.0 to 27.9 ft (1.2) |
| Goal line from the end boards | 11 ft (1.5) | 4.0 m, 13.1 ft (1.5) |
| Center circle radius | 15 ft (1.9) | 4.50 m, 14.8 ft (1.9) |
| Referee’s crease radius | 10 ft (1.7) | 3.0 m, 9.8 ft (1.7) |
| Goal height | 4 ft (2.1) | 1.22 m, 4.0 ft (2.1) |
| Goal width | 6 ft (2.1) | 1.83 m, 6.0 ft (2.1) |
Olympic rinks
In December 2025, NHL.com said the Milan Olympic rink would be about 197 feet long. That is close to the IIHF length of 60 meters, or 196.9 feet.
The IIHF width range is 26 to 30 meters, or 85.3 to 98.4 feet. The NHL width of 85 feet is just under the narrowest IIHF width.
How do college, Canadian and USA Hockey rinks compare?
College rinks
College hockey rink dimensions match the NHL on length, width and board height. NCAA Rule 1.2 asks for 200 by 85 feet, as nearly as possible. Its corner radius is 20 feet, not 28.
28 minus 20 is 8. College corners are 8 feet tighter than NHL corners.
This table sets the NHL beside the NCAA.
| Part | NHL | NCAA |
|---|---|---|
| Length and width | 200 by 85 ft (1.2) | 200 by 85 ft, as nearly as possible (1.2) |
| Corner radius | 28 ft (1.2) | 20 ft (1.2) |
| Boards | 40 to 48 in (1.3) | 40 to 48 in (1.3) |
| Goal line from the end boards | 11 ft (1.5) | 10 to 15 ft, 11 preferred (1.4) |
| Blue line from the goal line | 64 ft (1.5) | At least 60 ft, 64 preferred (1.4) |
Hockey Canada rinks
Hockey Canada Rule 1.2(a) recommends a new rink 200 feet long. The width runs from 85 to 100 feet, or 25.91 to 30.48 meters.
The corner radius is 28 feet. Rule 1.3(a) puts the goal line 11 feet from the ends.
Rule 1.3(b) covers rinks shorter than 185 feet. The blue lines split the space between the goal lines into three equal parts.
USA Hockey rinks
USA Hockey Rule 102(a) recommends rinks 185 to 200 feet long. They are 85 to 100 feet wide. The rule asks for uniformly rounded corners and gives no radius.
Regional playoffs and national championships need at least 185 by 85 feet. Hockey Canada and USA Hockey both recommend no more than 200 by 100 feet.
Ice sheet questions
What are the hockey rink dimensions in feet?
An NHL rink is 200 feet long and 85 feet wide under Rule 1.2. That is 60.96 meters by 25.91 meters.
How wide is an international hockey rink?
The IIHF allows 26 to 30 meters, or 85.3 to 98.4 feet, under Rule 1.2. The length is 60 meters.
How far is the blue line from the goal line?
The blue line is 64 feet from the goal line in the NHL. Rule 1.5 draws each blue line 64 feet out.
Are college rinks the same size as NHL rinks?
They share the 200 by 85 foot hockey rink size. College corners have a 20 foot radius and NHL corners have a 28 foot radius.
How big is an Olympic hockey rink?
NHL.com said the Milan rink would be about 197 feet long. It gave no width.
The IIHF rule book sets the official rink at 60 meters long. It sets the width at 26 to 30 meters. That is 196.9 feet by 85.3 to 98.4 feet.
How thick is the ice?
NHL.com says the ice is typically less than 1 inch thick. The NHL rulebook gives no thickness.
How big is a hockey rink in square feet?
Hockey rink size is 17,000 square feet as a full 200 by 85 foot rectangle. The rounded corners cut off a little.
Take your shot
A rink is 200 feet long and each end zone is 75 feet. How long is the neutral zone?
Pick one to take your shot.
Checked against NHL Rule 1 (2026 to 27)
NHL Official Rules 2026 to 2027
IIHF Official Rule Book 2026 to 2027
NCAA ice hockey rules
Checked November 2026
