Pitch/pɪtʃ/ Definition 1 of 6Pro Tip 1/3Sports Ground Refers specifically to the playing area in sports, often outdoors. The rugby team cheered as they entered the pitch. Pro Tip 2/3Standard Size A pitch usually has a standard size, which can vary by sport. A football pitch is larger than a basketball court. Pro Tip 3/3Surface Types Different sports pitches may have grass, artificial turf, or dirt surfaces. They played on a grass pitch that was slick from the rain.