Backyard basketball courts
Most home courts are a shooting area or a half court, from about 20 by 30 feet up to 30 by 50 feet, on a concrete slab finished with an acrylic coating or sport tiles. Installed, a 30 by 30 foot court typically costs $6,300 to $14,400 and a 30 by 50 foot half court $10,500 to $24,000 with an acrylic finish. We find a home court builder who covers your area.
A free matching service, not a basketball court builder. We find one who covers your area and tell you who they are before anything is shared. How it works
Is a backyard court right for you?
- You have a flat, open area at least 20 by 30 feet, away from windows and the street.
- The kids shoot on the driveway and you want somewhere safer, off the street.
- You want room for more than basketball: pickleball lines, four square or skating.
- You plan to stay long enough to get years of use from it.
- Your HOA and city allow sport courts where you want to put one.
What a backyard basketball court costs
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Shooting area or key, 20 x 30 ft Concrete with acrylic color coating | $4,200 to $9,600 |
| Small half court, 30 x 30 ft Concrete with acrylic color coating | $6,300 to $14,400 |
| Backyard half court, 30 x 50 ft Concrete with modular sport tiles | $16,500 to $28,500 |
| In-ground adjustable hoop, installed Pole, backboard and footing | $1,500 to $3,500 |
| Court lighting For play after dark | $2,000 to $6,000 |
| Published average for a home court All sizes, HomeAdvisor | $35,000 |
Ranges are the playing area times typical installed prices per square foot, from HomeAdvisor (updated June 2026), VersaCourt and Sport Court of Austin (updated June 2026). Read 26 October 2026. A guide, not a quote. Hoop price from Sport Court of Austin. The cost calculator works out a range for your yard.
What a good quote includes
Ask for these six points in writing. Two quotes that cover them can be compared line by line.
Size and run-off
The court size plus a few feet of clear space around it, so players do not step into a fence or flower bed.
Orientation
For evening play, FIBA suggests turning the court close to north to south so the low sun is not behind the hoop.
Surface
Acrylic coating is firm and cheaper; tiles drain faster and are kinder on falls. Both go on concrete.
Hoop and position
An in-ground adjustable hoop set at one end, with the pole padded and clear of the playing lines.
Lines and other games
Free-throw lane, three-point arc sized to your court, and any extra game lines in a second color.
Neighbors and noise
Netting to keep balls in, lighting aimed down, and the city or HOA rules on hours and setbacks.
Thinking about a court in the yard? Tell us the space you have and we will find a builder near you.
Ask for a free quoteHow a backyard court is usually built
Measure and plan
The builder checks the space, levels and drainage, and agrees the size, surface and hoop position.
Approvals
The city permit and HOA approval are filed where needed, and 811 marks buried utility lines.
Groundwork and slab
The area is dug, graded to a gentle fall, and a stone base and reinforced slab go in.
Finish and play
After curing, the coating or tiles go on, lines are marked, and the hoop is set and leveled.
Questions people ask
How much space do I need for a backyard basketball court?
A shooting area of about 20 by 30 feet is enough for one hoop and the free-throw lane. A half court with a three-point arc needs about 30 by 50 feet. Add a few feet of clear space around the edges.
How much does a home basketball court cost?
HomeAdvisor puts the average at $35,000, with most between $8,600 and $42,000. One Texas dealer, Sport Court of Austin, publishes $30,000 to $65,000 for a turnkey half court with tiles.
Does a backyard court add value to a home?
We have not found reliable US data on this. A court suits some buyers and not others, so build it for your own use rather than resale.
Will my HOA let me build a court?
Many HOAs need you to submit plans first, and some limit lights, fencing or hours. Ask for the architectural review rules before you get quotes.
Can I add pickleball lines to my basketball court?
Yes. A half court of 30 by 50 feet can usually take pickleball lines in a second color. Tell the builder before the lines are laid out.
Get a backyard court quote
Three short steps: where the court would go, what you have in mind, and how to reach you. It takes about two minutes.
This is a free matching service, not a basketball court builder. We find one who covers your area and name them to you first. Nobody contacts you until you say yes.
Thanks, your enquiry is in.
- Within one working day we will email or call to tell you which basketball court builder covers your area.
- Your details reach that firm only if you say yes.
- They look at the site and give you a fixed price. No marketing from us, ever.