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What is the length of an American football field, including the end zones?
Answer
120 yards
An American football field measures exactly 100 yards between the goal lines, with two 10-yard end zones extending beyond each goal line, creating a total playing length of 120 yards. The field is also 53⅓ yards wide. These dimensions have been standardized in American football since the sport's formalization in the late 19th century. The end zones are where touchdowns are scored, and they extend back another 2 yards to the back line, which is out of bounds.
💡 Did you know?
An NFL football field is 120 yards long (100 yards plus two 10-yard end zones) and 53⅓ yards wide, with precise yard-line markings.
Other options people guess
- 100 yards
- 110 yards
- 130 yards
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- american-football
- nfl
- rules
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