Section 3: Playing Area
3.1 Men's Field Dimensions
The men's lacrosse field is a rectangular grass or artificial turf surface with the following official dimensions per World Lacrosse Men's Field Rules:
- Length: 100 yards (91.44 m) between end lines, with an additional 10–15 yards (9.14–13.72 m) of out-of-bounds space recommended at each end
- Width: 60 yards (54.86 m) between sidelines
- The field is divided into two halves by a center line running parallel to the end lines.
- A center circle of 9.1 m (10 yards) diameter is marked at the midfield center point.
3.2 Women's Field Dimensions
- Length: 110 yards (100.6 m) recommended; minimum 90 yards (82.3 m)
- Width: 60–70 yards (54.9–64.0 m)
- A center circle of 9.1 m (10 yards) diameter is marked at midfield.
- Women's field does not include a restraining line; instead, it uses a different positional structure.
3.3 Goal and Crease — Men's Field
- Goal posts: 1.83 m (6 feet) apart, inside measurement
- Crossbar height: 1.83 m (6 feet) from the ground to the underside of the crossbar
- The goal is positioned 15 yards (13.72 m) from the end line.
- Crease: A circular arc with a radius of 2.74 m (9 feet) from the center of the goal line, forming the goalkeeper's protected zone. No attacking player may enter the crease. Only the goalkeeper may stand within the crease.
- A rectangular area known as the goal area or crease box extends 18 feet (5.49 m) in front of and 9 feet (2.74 m) to each side of each goal post, encompassing the crease.
3.4 Goal and Crease — Women's Field
- Goal posts: 1.83 m (6 feet) apart, inside measurement
- Crossbar height: 1.83 m (6 feet) from the ground
- The goal is positioned 15 yards (13.72 m) from the end line.
- Crease: A circle with a radius of 2.6 m (8.5 feet) from the center of the goal line. No player other than the goalkeeper may enter the crease.
- An 11-metre (12-yard) arc is marked in front of the goal; this arc defines the area from which free-position shots are awarded for major fouls.
3.5 Restraining Lines (Men's Field)
Two restraining lines run the full width of the field, each located 20 yards (18.29 m) from the center line (i.e., 30 yards from each end line). These lines define the "attack area" and "defensive area." During a face-off, all players other than the two taking the face-off and the goalkeepers must remain in the wing areas or beyond the restraining line until possession is gained or the ball crosses the restraining line.
3.6 Wing Areas (Men's Field)
Wing areas are located at midfield, 10 yards (9.14 m) on each side of the center line. During a face-off, one player from each team (the wing midfielders) must remain in the wing areas until the ball is possessed or passes the restraining line.
3.7 Substitution Box
A designated substitution box is located along one sideline at midfield, typically 10 yards (9.14 m) on each side of the center line. Substitutions must be made within this area.