Free GAA Pitch Marking Guide

A free, printable GAA pitch marking guide for clubs, staff and volunteers. A full-size GAA pitch is 130–145m long and 80–90m wide, with lines at 13m, 20m, 45m and 65m from each end line. This 8-page PDF explains every line, rectangle and arc in plain English, with step-by-step marking diagrams.

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Print it for the club shed, share it in your club WhatsApp group, or save it to your phone for match day.

What's inside the free GAA pitch marking guide

• GAA pitch dimensions and the lines across the pitch
• Flags, line width and the halfway line
• Goal area: goalposts, small and large rectangles, penalty spot
• Top tip: mark the whole goal area with one tape
• How to mark the 13m semicircle and the 40m arc

Prefer to read online? See every measurement in GAA pitch dimensions, or follow the full step-by-step guide on how to mark out a GAA pitch.

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A free guide to GAA pitch sizes, lines, goals and arcs for clubs, staff and volunteers.

The pitch: 130–145m long and 80–90m wide. Lines at 13m, 20m and 45m from each end line, plus 65m for hurling. Penalty spot 11m from the goal line.

Lines and flags: all lines white and 90mm (3–4 inches) wide. Flags with rounded tops where each line meets the sideline. Halfway line: a 10m centre line with 5m dashes and 5m gaps.

Goal area: small rectangle 14m × 4.5m, large rectangle 19m × 13m, measured from the inside of the goalposts. Posts 6.5m apart, crossbar 2.5m high.

Top tip: pin a tape at the centre of the goal line and mark 3.25m (inside of post), 7m (small rectangle) and 9.5m (large rectangle) on each side.

13m semicircle: pin the tape at the middle of the 20m line and walk a 13m radius away from the goal.

40m arc (football): pin the tape at the centre of the goal line and mark a 40m radius beyond the 20m line.

Download the free PDF guide (8 pages)

Everything you need to mark your pitch

• Pitch marking paint – concentrate and ready-to-use white and coloured line marking paints
• Line marking machines – spray markers and transfer wheel markers for clubs of every size
• Pitch marking accessories – measuring tapes, string lines and more
• Spare parts – nozzles, filters and pumps to keep your marker running

Questions? WhatsApp or call John on 086 817 4112 or email info@pitchmarkingpaint.ie.

See also: pitch dimensions for GAA, soccer and rugby. © 2026 Pitchmark Ireland. Diagrams may not be reproduced without permission. Dimensions follow the GAA Official Guide (Rules of Specification); check your county board's requirements before marking.