A soccer field is usually bigger than an American football field, mainly because it is much wider. A standard NFL field is 120 yards long including end zones and 53.3 yards wide, while a regulation soccer pitch is typically about 115 yards long and 74 yards wide.

Simple size comparison

Field| Length| Width| Area
---|---|---|---
American football field| 120 yards| 53.3 yards| about 57,600 sq ft 1
Soccer field| about 115 yards| about 74 yards| about 76,928 sq ft 1

The exact soccer field size can vary by league, but a full-size soccer pitch is generally larger in total playing area than a football field.

In plain English

  • Length: they are fairly close.
  • Width: soccer is much wider.
  • Total space: soccer usually gives players more room to spread out.

Quick takeaway

If you picture them side by side, a football field is more compact, while a soccer field is broader and covers more ground overall.