What are LED Lighting Supply Basketball Court Lights and LED Sports Court Lights?

LED Lighting Supply basketball and sports court lights are outdoor lighting fixtures designed to light up sports courts. There is no difference between the two applications in terms of lighting. Sports Courts are multi-purpose hard playing surfaces, including basketball, tennis, pickleball, roller hockey, and other sporting events.

LED Lighting for these outdoor sports courts is typically pole-mounted shoebox fixtures. The best optic choice is Type III. We suggest 5000K for lighting the court. For the most part, fixtures used for tennis court lighting are perfect for outdoor basketball lighting.

LED Lighting Supply fixtures for indoor basketball courts tend to be ceiling-mounted high bay fixtures. They are installed directly over the court and provide bright, balanced lighting.

What are the Benefits of Using LED Lighting Supply Fixtures for Basketball Courts and Sports Courts?

Basketball court lighting solutions have several advantages over metal halide lights and fluorescent lighting

• Energy Efficiency: With our lights, you can reduce energy costs and expect energy savings of at least 50%-75%.
• Powerful lighting: LED Lighting Supply offers powerful lumen options to meet or exceed your needs. We can light up indoor college gyms or a residential backyard court.
• Lower maintenance costs: With our lights, there are no bulbs or ballasts to change.
• Slow lumen depreciation with LED: HID / Metal Halide lumens drop significantly over a short period. Our lights maintain their bright lumens for a very long period of time.
• Instant On: Our LED basketball court lights are instant on. There are no slow warm-up periods.
• High-quality lighting: Our lights will produce high-quality light for years.
• Great Fan and Player Experience: Our high-quality light source provides a well-lit court for any basketball game. We can help you choose the right fixtures for your needs

What are the Recommended Foot Candles for Basketball Courts?

Indoors

• Recreational: 30-50 fc
• High School Level: 40-70 fc
• College and Professional Level: 70-150 fc

Outdoor

• Recreational and Backyard Courts: 10-30 fc
• Competitive Play: 20-60 fc

What are the Best LED Lighting Supply Fixtures for Basketball Courts and Sports Courts?

When you think about LED Lights for basketball courts, you have to separate indoor courts from outdoor courts.

• For indoor courts, UFO lights work well. They provide powerful balanced lighting from above. The lights are also impact-resistant and can handle hits from a ball.
• For outdoor courts, there are two options. Parking shoebox fixtures with either Type 3 or Type 5 optics as well as flood lights are used to light up basketball courts and sports courts. These lights are commonly referred to as sports lights.

Need Help? Talk to an LED Lighting Supply Basketball and Sport Court Expert.

With so many options and fixtures available, it's hard to decide what option will meet your needs and requirements. The sales engineers of LED Lighting Supply are experts in LED basketball and sports court lighting. Use our experience and tell us your needs, and we will provide you with the best LED  lighting options for your project or application. We can provide you with a free basketball court lighting plan to make sure the area is well-lit and the lighting is balanced.

Completed LED Lighting Supply Basketball Court LED Lighting Projects

LED Basketball Court Lights FAQ

How Do LED Lights Differ for Outdoor Basketball Courts Versus Indoor Basketball Courts?

Indoor courts are lit from above and are far easier to light up and create the proper lighting balance. Outdoor courts are perimeter pole mounted.

What's the Best Way to Calculate Basketball Court Lighting Levels?

We can provide a free lighting plan to show light placement, light levels, and balance across the court. There is no need for you to try and calculate this yourself.

Can LED Lights for Basketball Courts Replace Metal Halide?

Yes, they can easily replace your metal halide or high-pressure sodium fixtures, 1 for 1, and can match the fixture type. So, if you have high bays, flood lights, or parking lot lights, we can replace 400-watt and 1000+ Watt fixtures with LEDs.

Are Linear or UFO High Bay Lights Better for Indoor Basketball Courts?

Of the two different types of high bays, we would recommend UFO fixtures for one main reason. UFO fixtures are impact-rated at IK08 or higher and can survive a ball hit.

How Many LED Fixtures Are Needed for an Indoor Basketball Court with 25 ft Mounting Height?

That depends on the light levels you are trying to achieve. Using 24 of our 160-watt LED UFO fixtures mounted 25 feet high produces 85-foot candles. Lighting is even and balanced across the entire court. Your requirements may be different. We can create a free lighting plan to determine the right number of fixtures for your space.

Are There Impact Proof LED Lights for Basketball Courts?

Many of our fixtures have been impact-tested to IK08-IK10. IK10 has the highest impact rating. We offer high-impact rated high bays, parking fixtures, and flood lights with this high impact rating. IK08 is ideal for basketball courts.

What is the Best Way to Place LED Lights Around the Perimeter of the Outdoor Court?

Every court is different, and every court has its requirements. Creating a lighting plan removes all the risk and guesswork from this process. We can suggest pole locations. Or use your existing poles and find the best light that will give you the best results. If you need poles we can also supply poles for your basketball court or any sports court.

Do You Recommend Safety Cable for LED Lights Hung over an Indoor Basketball Court?

Yes, we recommend this for safety. Basketballs are big objects, and the last thing you want to have happen is a light dismount after being struck by a basketball.

How Tall Should Poles Be for Outdoor Basketball Court Lighting?

Higher is better. We have done court lights as low as 15 feet but lights that low provide balance challenges. The lower the poles are, the more ‘tilt’ you might need to try and light the court up and provide balanced lighting.

We are Replacing the Existing Lights. Can We Replace Every Other Light?

This depends on a lot of factors. If you do so, you might be running the risk of creating unbalanced lighting with more shadows. To prevent this from happening, we can create a lighting plan to determine your exact needs. So let us get you one for free before we create a court full of shadows.

What is the Best Way to Mount Lights for an Indoor Basketball Court?

We recommend ceiling mounts and using a secondary safety wire if a ball strike dismounts a fixture.

Some of our lights have power cords. And if that is important, reach out to us and we can help you find a fixture with a cord.

Can I Mount a Light Fixture Above the Hoop?

It should be high enough to avoid a ball strike, otherwise, it could impede the play on the court. If it is ceiling-mounted, then it shouldn’t be an issue.