What is the standard width of a rugby league playing field?

The standard width of a rugby league playing field is 68 metres. Rugby league’s Laws of the Game specify a rectangular field that is generally 68 metres wide, while the length between the goal lines is 100 metres.

The complete playing area is longer when the in-goal areas behind the try lines are included. Each in-goal area can extend between 6 and 11 metres, so the overall surface varies by venue even though the central field dimensions are standardised.

This measurement is often confused with the total stadium or boundary footprint. The 68-metre figure describes the width between the touchlines of the field of play. Rugby league grounds can look different because professional clubs adapt older stadiums, and international rules allow some variation in field dimensions within prescribed limits.