Indoor Soccer Field

In the U.S., the growing popularity of soccer is demanding the construction of more indoor soccer facilities so players can enjoy their favorite sport during lousy weather or frigid and hot months. An indoor soccer complex needs to include a sturdy and level foundation and a large clear-span interior to accommodate the indoor soccer field size and prevent soccer players’ injuries. For its financial success, the structure should also provide a comfortable and safe indoor environment along with manageable long-term costs with energy-efficient and durable features. 

Allied Steel Buildings has the perfect solution for constructing a prefabricated steel indoor soccer building. Our steel building kits provide sustainability, durability, dimension, proper indoor soccer field layout, and custom design options for indoor soccer fields located in the coldest and hottest regions of the country. 

What Are the Dimensions for an Indoor Soccer Field?

Indoor soccer field dimensions vary depending on the size of the indoor soccer facility plans, layout, and program mix. The U.S. Indoor Soccer Association suggests the following dimensions for a regulation size indoor soccer field:

• Length – 185 feet, plus extra space behind the goal post for a walkthrough
• Width – 75 feet plus extra for benches, penalty boxes, spectators 
• Height – Turf sports require a minimum height of 20 feet 

What is the Regulation Indoor Soccer Field Size?

According to the U.S. Indoor Soccer rules, a soccer field’s dimensions should range between 140 and 210 feet long and 60 and 90 feet wide, with standard dimensions of 180 feet by 75 feet and corners rounded in the arc of a circle at a 28-foot radius.

Types of Indoor Soccer Fields

Allied Steel Building Kits can be used to construct different types of indoor soccer fields, from mini to expansive. 

Indoor Soccer Fields

Adults and kids can take advantage of the multiple uses offered by smaller soccer indoor fields: 

• Many adults enjoy small-sided soccer that combines soccer and futsal (mini-football) elements. The action takes place on smaller indoor fields with turf or hardwood courts. With only 3-5 players per team participating, the game serves as a training exercise.
• Youths often play on small indoor soccer fields with less than 11 players on each team, giving each player more chances to touch the ball. Small indoor soccer field dimensions range from 25-35-foot long and 15-25-foot wide (for young children) to 70-80-foot long and 45-55-foot wide (for older teens).
• You can build a mini soccer field inside the house for an indoor home soccer field.

Large Indoor Soccer Fields

• An indoor soccer field’s average size is much bigger (200-feet by 85-feet) than the small-sided soccer fields. However, creating a normal soccer field inside a building requires a much larger clear-span structure with dimensions of 110–120 yards by 70–80 yards.

How Many Fields Should You Have?

When building a soccer complex, the number of indoor soccer fields you have will depend on the market size and available space. However, most experts recommend at least two fields for cost-efficiency. The cost of building an indoor soccer field will always play into the number of fields, of course. 

Considerations for Building a Steel Indoor Soccer Field Facility

l Several considerations of building an indoor soccer field include cost, size, energy efficiency, durability, board, turf, netting, and lighting. In addition, the structure must have the flexibility to adapt to changing consumer demands quickly. 

How Much Does it Cost to Build an Indoor Soccer Field?

Cost

Cost depends on several factors. Building an indoor soccer facility costs between $19 to $28 per ft2, or $380,000 – $560,000 for a 20,000 ft2 inside soccer field. Additionally, a poured concrete foundation for an indoor soccer facility costs $3.85 to $7 per ft2. However, the final cost for building an indoor soccer complex depends on the location, design, finishing products, turf, boards, netting, etc.

Size

The size of your indoor soccer field should accommodate the playing fields, spectator area, locker rooms, commentary box, public bathrooms, meeting rooms, and training equipment.

How long is an indoor soccer field? The length of an indoor soccer field ranges from 25-feet to 200-feet, depending on the player’s age or game type. 

Allied Steel Building Kits Makes Versatile Sizes for Indoor Soccer Fields

A 100-foot by 100-200-foot steel building for soccer would provide enough column-free space for most indoor soccer fields. Allied Steel Building kits can provide a clear span space up to 300 feet (with custom engineering), which is enough for large indoor soccer fields. In addition, modular-designed buildings allow you to rearrange or expand your soccer facility to accommodate changing needs.

HVAC Systems

Controlling the temperature and humidity levels in steel indoor soccer facilities requires careful consideration to ensure the structure’s long-term integrity and the occupants’ comfort and health. In addition, a high-performing HVAC system, along with other energy-efficient features, can help control long-term costs for energy and maintenance. 

Allied Steel Building Kits Support HVAC Systems

Allied Steel Building kits have deep cavities to allow thickly insulated walls to reduce heating and cooling by 50%. Our building components also significantly reduce gaps in doors, windows, and other areas of the building envelope, further lessening HVAC costs. 

Allied Steel Buildings also has ridge ventilators and wall mount louvers to further control the movement of fresh air through a soccer facility while removing hot, contaminated, and humid interior air. A well-ventilated building contributes significantly to a healthy, comfortable, energy-efficient, and low-maintenance soccer field.

Board, Turf, and Netting

The cost to equip a soccer facility with board, turf, and netting will vary based on the field size, amount of tempered glass, region of the country, etc. However, it will cost between $120,000-$180,000 to equip an 84-foot by 185-foot field.

Durability

A high-quality, durable indoor soccer field will ensure long-lasting structures, to save on maintenance and repair costs.

Durable Steel Building Kits

Allied buildings have the strength and durability to last for as long as you need the structures, with minimal upkeep and repairs. 

• Steel buildings stand up to harsh and dangerous weather, saving on costly repairs.
• Allied Steel PEB buildings paint finishes, with decade-long warranties, protect against chipping, peeling, blistering, and cracking.
• Dimensionally stable, Allied Steel PEB buildings resist contracting and expanding if exposed to moisture. Moisture-resistant steel also prevents unhealthy and structurally damaging mold.
• The ductility and strength of steel sports facilities absorb seismic forces without collapsing. 
• Fire-resistant steel traps flames, and prevents the spread of fire. 
• Steel resists destructive termites.

Lighting

Good lighting in an indoor sports arena should limit eye stress and minimize monthly costs. For instance, indirect lighting for an indoor soccer field will produce the least amount of glare. To lower energy use, install skylights and light-transmitting panels that allow for natural lighting and install LED lights to minimize the number of fixtures while producing accurate light. 

Allied Steel Skylights & Light Transmitting Panels

Allied Steel Skylights and light-transmitting panels allow natural light to illuminate the soccer facility, reducing energy consumption and operating costs. For specific design options, daylighting system analyses, and tax incentives for an indoor soccer facility, don’t hesitate to get in touch with an Allied Project Manager.

Design and Build Your Soccer Field Facility with Allied Steel Buildings

Our kits are a superior option for building your new facility, regardless of your indoor soccer arena size. Quick and easy to assemble, Allied Steel Building Kits provide durable, low-maintenance, and energy-efficient clear span construction, up to 300 feet, saving money during and after construction. In addition, our many accessories (insulation, natural lighting, ventilation) will help you construct a comfortable, safe, and cost-efficient indoor soccer field.

Contact your Allied Steel Building professionals today for more on the costs and steps for building a steel indoor soccer facility.