prEN 748

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2025
Oprema športnih igrišč - Nogometna vrata - Funkcionalne in varnostne zahteve ter
preskusne metode
Playing field equipment - Football goals - Functional and safety requirements, test
methods
Spielfeldgeräte - Fußballtore - Funktionelle und sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen,
Prüfverfahren
Equipements de jeux - Buts de football - Exigences fonctionnelles et de sécurité,
méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 748
ICS:
97.220.30 Oprema za dvoranske športe Indoor sports equipment
97.220.40 Oprema za športe na Outdoor and water sports
prostem in vodne športe equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
October 2025
ICS 97.220.30; 97.220.40 Will supersede EN 748:2013+A1:2018
English Version
Playing field equipment - Football goals - Functional and
safety requirements, test methods
Equipements de jeux - Buts de football - Exigences Spielfeldgeräte - Fußballtore - Funktionelle und
fonctionnelles et de sécurité, méthodes d'essai sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen, Prüfverfahren
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CEN/TC 136.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 General. 8
5 Classification and dimensions . 8
6 Materials . 11
7 Design . 11
8 Requirements . 12
8.1 Strength . 12
8.1.1 Socketed goals (all weights) . 12
8.1.2 Portable goals with a weight of ≤ 22 kg . 12
8.1.3 Portable goals with a weight > 22 kg . 12
8.1.4 Additional requirement for goals ≥ 2,0 m and having a weight ≥ 22 kg and < 42 kg . 12
8.2 Stability . 12
8.3 Entrapment . 12
8.4 Net fixings . 13
8.5 Net . 13
8.6 Surface finish . 13
8.7 Transport system . 13
9 Test methods . 13
9.1 Strength . 13
9.1.1 Strength test procedure - general . 13
9.1.2 Determination of strength . 14
9.2 Determination of stability . 15
9.2.1 Socketed goals . 15
9.2.2 Portable goals . 16
9.3 Determination of strength of net fixings . 16
9.4 Net yarn/woven/knitted diameter . 17
10 Test report . 17
11 Assembly, storage, transportation, inspection, and maintenance . 17
12 Marking . 18
12.1 Warning label . 18
12.2 Product identification . 18
12.3 Anchoring system mounting positions markings . 18
12.4 Transport system . 19
Annex A (normative) Test methods for head, neck, and finger entrapment . 20
Annex B (informative) Foundation (general dimension and capping) . 24
Annex C (informative) Selection and examples of typical goals related to category . 26
Annex D (informative) Recommendations regarding the selection of material. 28
Annex E (informative) Inspection and maintenance . 29
Annex F (informative) Moving and storage of goals. 35
Bibliography . 36

European foreword
This document (prEN 748:2025) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 136 “Sports,
playground and other recreational facilities and equipment”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 748:2013+A1:2018 and partly replaces EN 16579:2018+AC:2019.
— The structure of this document changed completely, as it partly replaces EN 16579;
— new scope, this document specifies requirements for all types of goal used for football;
— this document covers all football goals above 10 kg;
— new Annexe A (normative), Test methods for head, neck, and finger entrapment;
— new Annexe B (informative), Foundation (general dimension and capping);
— new Annexe C (informative), Selection and examples of typical goals related to category;
— new Annexe D (informative), Recommendations regarding the selection of material;
— new Annexe E (informative), Inspection and maintenance;
— new Annexe F (informative), Moving and storage of goals;
— document editorially revised.
Introduction
This document specifies requirements for all types of goal used for football, including adult, youth and
small sided versions of the game, both for competitive play and competitions. It specified requirements
for all types of football goal that have a weight greater than 10 kg and includes socketed goals and
freestanding goals.
1 Scope
This document specifies the functional and safety requirements and test methods for all types of
portable/freestanding and permanent/socketed football goals having a total weight greater than 10 kg.
It is applicable to goals used for all forms of football for all age groups, including:
— 11 a-side football;
— Small-sided and junior football (all forms);
— Futsal;
— Recreational play;
— Training;
— Competition.
It is applicable to goals intended for use outdoors and indoors.
The following football goals are excluded:
a) EN 16664, Playing field equipment — Lightweight goals — Functional, safety requirements and test
methods (lightweight goals of 10 kg or less).
NOTE The rules of futsal also allow the use of handball goals. Requirements for handball goals are given in
EN 749.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 913, Gymnastic equipment — General safety requirements and test methods
EN ISO 1806:2002, Fishing nets - Determination of mesh breaking force of netting (ISO 1806:2002)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
3.1
goal
opening or area which forms the target for ball games, usually comprising two uprights and one
crossbar
Note 1 to entry: Includes any other parts such as net, net support, net fixing, socket(s), anchoring system(s),
wheels and handles, which are permanently fitted to the goal.
3.2
portable goal
goal structure which, when erected or assembled is stabilised by means of a specific anchorage or
weight system which enables the structure to withstand the required design and test loads
Note 1 to entry: Portable goals can be referred to as movable goals or free standing goals.
Note 2 to entry: See Annex B for more information on portable goals.
Note 3 to entry: To minimize the weight that is necessary to stabilize the portable goal it helps to have a runback
that measures at least 75 % of the height.
3.3
socketed goal
goal structure which is set in a suitably-sized permanent fixed foundation in such a way as to enable the
combined structure to withstand the required design and test loads
Note 1 to entry: See Annex B for Foundation information.
3.4
goal frame
crossbar and uprights which form the goal opening
3.5
net support
attachment which may be fixed to the goal frame for supporting the net
3.6
frame support
framework comprising the side frame and back frame that may support the goal frame
3.7
anchoring system
system for ensuring that a portable goal cannot tip over, slide or displace
3.8
ready for use
when the assembly is completed, and the equipment is placed in position
3.9
intended use
purpose for which the goal has been designed and manufactured
3.10
not in use
period commencing with the dismantling of the goal, the subsequent movement and storage after use
and any subsequent period when they are not available for their intended use
3.11
entrapment
hazard presented by the situation in which a body, or part of a body, or clothing can become trapped
Note 1 to entry: EN 748 only considers certain types of entrapment where the user is not able to free him/herself
and injury is caused by the entrapment.
3.12
transport system
means of moving the goal
3.13
total weight
weight of goal including back bar, net, net fixing, and any permanently attached anchoring or stabilizing
system
4 General
A goal should be used as a complete unit (e.g. goal, net, back bar, anchors, stabilizers, etc.), as shown in
Figure 1 and Figure 2, together with any other accessories that may be required.
NOTE Sport governing bodies specify additional requirements of a goal within their rules.
5 Classification and dimensions
Football goals shall be classified by their method of installation, weight, and size, as shown in Table 1.
Table 1 — Classification of goals
Type Method of Width Height to a
Total weight
installation crossbar
w h m
(internal) (internal) Kg
m m min max
1 a Socketed 0,70 ≤ w ≤ 1,80 0,50 ≤ h ≤ 1,20 > 10,0 ≤ 42,0
b Socketed > 42,0 —
c Portable > 10,0 ≤ 22,0
d Portable > 22,0 ≤ 42,0
e Portable > 42,0 —
2 a Socketed 1,80 < w < 3,00 1,20 < h < 2,00 > 10,0 ≤ 42,0
b Socketed > 42,0 —
c Portable > 10,0 ≤ 22,0
d Portable > 22,0 ≤ 42,0
e Portable > 42,0 —
3 a Socketed 3,00 ≤ w ≤ 6,40 2,00 ≤ h ≤ 2,44 > 10,0 ≤ 42,0
b Socketed > 42,0 —
c Portable > 10,0 ≤ 22,0
d Portable > 22,0 ≤ 42,0
e Portable > 42,0 —
4 a Socketed 6,40 < w ≤ 7,32 2,00 ≤ h ≤ 2,44 > 10,0 ≤ 42,0
b Socketed > 42,0 —
c Portable > 10,0 ≤ 42,0
d Portable > 42,0 —
a
including back bar, net, net fixing, and any permanently attached anchoring or stabilizing system
Key
1 crossbar
2 upright
3 net
4 net supporting pole for net head line (example)
5 net head line
6 net support
NOTE Referring to key 4 “pole for net head line” requirements to the poles and its position depend on
national regulation of free space for safety and to football federation.
Figure 1 — Football goal — Socketed
Figure 2 — Football goal — Portable
The width and height of the goal shall comply with the manufacturer’s designated size, subject to a
manufacturing tolerance of ± 8 mm in the length and width and ± 2 mm in the profile of the goal posts
and crossbar.
6 Materials
The selection of materials and their use shall be in accordance with the appropriate European
Standards.
Further information for the selection of material is given in Annex D.
The materials should be selected so that potential hazards through direct contact with the skin can be
avoided.
7 Design
The goal’s construction shall be sufficiently secure to withstand the stresses during a game and when
moved.
The uprights and the crossbar may be made of one or more pieces.
The uprights and the crossbar of one football goal shall have the same cross section.
NOTE Additional requirements on the colour of the frame and net are set in national and international
competition rules.
The ground frame of Type 4 should incorporate a fixed counterweight, which is part of the ground
frame.
8 Requirements
8.1 Strength
8.1.1 Socketed goals (all weights)
When tested in accordance with 9.1.2 the goal frame shall not show:
a) visible signs of cracks/fractures or collapse and no frame component shall become detached;
b) a measured deflection (or permanent deformation) d (see Formula (1)) of the crossbar a > 10 mm.
8.1.2 Portable goals with a weight of ≤ 22 kg
When tested in accordance with 9.1.2 the goal frame shall not show:
a) visible signs of cracks/fractures or collapse and no frame component shall become detached;
b) a measured deflection (or permanent deformation) d (see Formula (1)) of the crossbar of > 50 mm
after disassembly and re-assembly.
8.1.3 Portable goals with a weight > 22 kg
When tested in accordance with 9.1.2 the goal frame shall not show:
a) visible signs of cracks/fractures or collapse and no frame component shall become detached;
b) a measured deflection (or permanent deformation) d (see Formula (1)) of the crossbar a > 10 mm.
8.1.4 Additional requirement for goals ≥ 2,0 m and having a weight ≥ 22 kg and < 42 kg
When tested in accordance with 9.1.2 under a load of (1 800 ± 50) N, the goal shall:
a) not show visible signs of cracks/fractures or collapse and no frame component shall become
detached;
b) pass entrapment requirements according to Clause A.3.
NOTE This requirement also applies to goals that are tested for strength under loads other than
(1 800 ± 50) N.
8.2 Stability
When tested in accordance with 9.2, the goal frame of all classes and types of goals shall not fall over,
and shall have no permanent deflection from the vertical of 100 mm or greater.
8.3 Entrapment
Goals shall be designed and constructed so that during use and storage (if applicable) there shall be no
crushing or shearing hazards between moving parts and/or fixed parts or risk of entrapment of finger,
head and neck when assessed in accordance with the procedure given in Annex A of this document.
Openings with a lower edge more than 600 mm above ground shall be tested in accordance with A.2
(goal frame).
For goal frame probe C shall not pass through any opening unless it also allows the passage of large
probe D.
Non-rigid parts (e.g. ropes) shall not overlap if this creates apertures that are not in accordance with the
above.
8.4 Net fixings
When tested according to 9.3 no visible fracture and/or permanent deformation shall occur at the net
fixings and the net fixing shall not dislodge.
Any opening in the net fixing outside the profile of the goal frame shall not result in entrapment when
tested in accordance with 9.3.
Metal cup hooks and metal spring cup hooks shall not be used as a means of fixing the net to the goal
frame.
The spacing between net fixings shall not allow a ball for which the goal is intended to be used to pass
and shall not create any entrapment in accordance with 9.3.
8.5 Net
Net yarn/woven/knitted shall have a minimum diameter of 2 mm to reduce the risk of cutting, when
tested according to 9.4.
Net dimensions shall comply with the requirements of goal frame dimensions and the associated goal
frame net supports, for which it is intended to be used.
The mesh size shall not allow a ball for which the goal is intended to be used to pass through. The mesh
size shall be less than or equal to 120 mm and shall not create any finger entrapment when tested in
accordance with A.3.
The net shall meet at least the requirement for mesh breaking strength according to Table 2.
Table 2 — Mesh breaking strength
Minimum Force Test method
N
a EN ISO 1806:2002
792 (660)
a
This corresponds to the breaking strength of the net yarn, tested in accordance with EN ISO 2062:2010.
8.6 Surface finish
The requirements of EN 913 shall be met, when assessed by visual inspection and measurement.
8.7 Transport system
When a transport system is fitted no part of the goal shall disengage or drop unintentionally.
Where the goal has an integrated transportation system or permanently fixed components thereof,
these shall comply with the requirements in EN 913.
9 Test methods
9.1 Strength
9.1.1 Strength test procedure - general
Condition the goal frame for a minimum of 1 h at a temperature of (20 ± 15) °C. This shall be recorded.
Assemble and install the goal ready for use in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
9.1.2 Determination of strength
It shall be considered that the loadings during the strength test may cause localized settlement of the
uprights. The following procedure shall apply to take this into account:
a) Measure dimensions a, b, c (defined in Figure 3). These dimensions are called a , b and c ,
1 1 1
respectively;
b) Apply the force to the appropriate value as defined in Table 3 at the centre of the crossbar using a
+10 s
strap of 50 mm nominal width for 1 min . Then remove the force. Note any fracture or other
0s
damage to the goal;
+1 min
c) After 30 min measure dimensions a, b, c. again. These dimensions are called a , b and c ,
2 2 2
0 min
respectively;
d) Determine the deflection (or deformation) of the centre of the crossbar (d) as follows:
a − a +−bb
( ) ( )
1 2 12
dc= −−c (1)
( )
1 2
where
a is the internal height of the crossbar at the junction of the left upright before loading;
a is the internal height of the crossbar at the junction of the left upright after loading;
b is the internal height of the crossbar at the junction of the right upright before loading;
b is the internal height of the crossbar at the junction of the right upright after loading;
c is the internal height of the middle crossbar before loading;
c is the internal height of the middle crossbar after loading;
d is the deflection measured at the middle of the crossbar, after the release of the loading.

Key
1 centre of crossbar
2 ground
a internal height of the crossbar at the junction of the left upright
b internal height of the crossbar at the junction of the right upright
c internal height of the middle crossbar
F applied load
Figure 3 — Strength Test
Table 3 — Vertical and horizontal test loadings
Goal category Goal type and total weight Strength Testing Stability Testing
Vertical Loading Horizontal Loading
Kg N N
a Socketed > 10,0 ≤ 42,0 800 ± 50 700 ± 50
b Socketed > 42,0 — 1 800 ± 50 1 100 ± 50
1 c Portable > 10,0 ≤ 22,0 300 ± 15 300 ± 15
d Portable > 22,0 ≤ 42,0 800 ± 30 700 ± 50
e Portable > 42,0 1 800 ± 50 1 100 ± 50
a Socketed > 10,0 ≤ 42,0 800 ± 50 700 ± 50
b Socketed > 42,0 — 1 800 ± 50 1 100 ± 50
2 c Portable > 10,0 ≤ 22,0 300 ± 15 300 ± 15
d Portable > 22,0 ≤ 42,0 800 ± 30 700 ± 50
e Portable > 42,0 1 800 ± 50 1 100 ± 50
a Socketed > 10,0 ≤ 42,0 1 000 ± 50 700 ± 50
b Socketed > 42,0 — 1 800 ± 50 1 100 ± 50
a
c Portable > 10,0 ≤ 22,0 300 ± 15 300 ± 15
d Portable > 22,0 ≤ 42,0 1 000 ± 50 700 ± 50
e Portable > 42,0 1 800 ± 50 1 100 ± 50
a Socketed > 10,0 ≤ 42,0 1 000 ± 50 700 ± 50
b Socketed > 42,0 — 1 800 ± 50 1 100 ± 50
a
c Portable > 10,0 ≤ 42,0 1 000 ± 50 700 ± 50
d Portable > 42,0 1 800 ± 50 1 100 ± 50
a
Type 3 and 4 goals with a weight of ≥ 22,0 kg shall also be tested for structural integrity using a vertical load
of (1 800 ± 50) N.
9.2 Determination of stability
9.2.1 Socketed goals
1) Check if the goal is vertical
2) Apply a pre-load
3) Apply the test load
Assemble and install the goal and its socket ready for use in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
+20
Apply a pre-load of ( 100 ) N at the top of the centre of the crossbar and measure the horizontal
position of the cross bar whilst the load is still applied.
Increase the forward horizontal force for the goal size being tested as defined in Table 3 at the top of the
+10 s
centre of the crossbar for 1 min , by means of a strap of 50 mm nominal width and of not less than
0s
5,0 m in length.
+20
Release the forward horizontal force back to ( 100 ) N and measure the total movement of the
upright at the height of the crossbar in forward direction whilst the load is still applied.
Record any falling of the goal and any permanent deformation.
9.2.2 Portable goals
Assemble and install the goal ready for use in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. For
goals fitted with counterweights – stop the goal from sliding with max. 20 mm high blocks before
applying force.
+20
Apply a pre-load of ( 100 ) N at the top of the centre of the crossbar and measure the horizontal
position of the cross bar whilst the load is still applied.
Increase the forward horizontal force for the goal size being tested as defined in Table 3 at the top of the
+10 s
centre of the crossbar for 1 min , by means of a strap of 50 mm nominal width and of not less than
0s
5,0 m in length.
+20
Release the forward horizontal force back to ( 100 ) N and measure the total movement of the
upright at the height of the crossbar in forward direction whilst the load is
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