High Power LED Football Field Lighting

What are LED Football Field Lights?

Football field lighting consists of specialized stadium light fixtures engineered to illuminate large playing surfaces with precision and power. Most installations position fixtures at 70-foot heights, though professional stadiums often require mounting at 250 feet to achieve optimal coverage. Our LED stadium lights deliver superior brightness and superior light quality compared to traditional lights.

Based on our 15+ years of experience, we recommend 400-watt or 600-watt LED sports lights for most football field applications. These high-power fixtures easily outperform metal halide lights while delivering up to 180,000 lumens from our most powerful units. The integrated drivers automatically adjust to your building's electrical supply, handling 120-277V or 277-480V input ranges without additional equipment. For optimal player visibility and broadcast quality, 5000K color temperature provides the ideal white light, though 4000K works well when a slightly warmer appearance is preferred.

Looking for poles? We offer football stadium lights, poles, and high mast poles as well.

Case Study: Conversion of existing lighting 1500 Watt Metal Halide Lighting to LED Lighting Supply 600 Watt LED Sports Lights at St. Francis Borgia High School in Washington, MO

After: 600 Watt LED Area Sports Flood Light | 84000 Lumens

Lighting Plan We Created for the Customer

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Football Field Lighting Installation Plan Metrics

• Mounting height: 57-60 ft
• Fixture Used: MLLG-AG-LED-IMF-600-5-[Optic]-TR-[V]: 600 Watt LED Flood Light | 84000 Lumens | 5000K | 100V-277V or 277V-480V
• FC achieved: 30.73 FC average
• Uniformity (Avg/Min): 1.44

What are the Benefits of an LED Football Field Lighting System?

• Reduced Energy Consumption - Most facilities experience a 60% or more reduction in utility costs after switching from metal halide, when properly specified. Savings appear immediately on the very first monthly bill.
• Consistent Lighting - Precision optics eliminates dark spots and bright patches common with older systems. Each fixture delivers even, uniform field illumination.
• Long Life - Quality LED fixtures operate for 100,000+ hours-over 20 years of typical use- compared to only 2-3 years for metal halide bulbs.
• Light Quality - High-quality illumination with CRI ratings above 70 reveals true colors on the field. Players track the ball better, and TV broadcasts appear sharper.
• Optic Options - Narrow to wide beam angles allow precise control. Proper optics place light exactly where needed while reducing unwanted spill into surrounding areas.
• Reduced Glare - Optional side shields reduce glare and improve overall field visibility.
• Lower Maintenance Costs - No bulb changes or ballast failures. LEDs eliminate the ongoing maintenance headaches of older systems.
• Instant On - LEDs reach full brightness instantly-no 15-20 minute warm-up period like metal halide systems during games or practice.
• High Voltage Compatibility - Works with most existing electrical setups. Fully compatible with 120-277V and 277-480V systems without additional transformers.
• Easy Installation - Most LED sports lights mount directly to existing pole brackets. Standard electrical connections and straightforward aiming ensure fast, predictable installation.

We have converted hundreds of outdoor sports fields from Metal Halide to LED.

What are the Best Foot Candle Levels for Different Levels of Football Play?

How to Select the Proper LED Football Field Lighting Solution

• Lighting Level Requirements - Competitive level determines illumination standards for your field. We analyze your specific requirements and create a free custom lighting plan showing exactly where fixtures should be positioned and which wattages will achieve your target foot candle levels.
• Existing Pole Considerations - Current pole locations significantly impact your lighting design options. Most of our customers can utilize existing poles, though some projects benefit from additional or replacement poles to optimize coverage. Request a free pole evaluation and quote here.
• Fixture Mounting Height - Proper mounting height prevents glare and light spill while ensuring adequate illumination for players and spectators. Without existing poles, we typically recommend specific heights based on field dimensions and competition level requirements, then specify appropriate pole solutions.
• Existing Lighting Setup - Current fixture positioning, mounting methods, fixture quantities per pole, and weight capacity all influence your upgrade options. We design adaptive solutions that maximize your existing infrastructure, reducing installation complexity and overall project costs.

Safety and Performance Certifications

All our fixtures carry essential certifications, including DLC Premium, UL Listed, and ETL Listed approvals. These certifications ensure safety, performance, and energy efficiency while qualifying your project for utility rebates and tax incentives. DLC Premium certification guarantees the highest efficiency standards and maximum rebate eligibility.

5-Year Warranty and Warranty Support

All our lights come with at least a 5-year warranty, and all warranty support is based in the USA. We take customer support seriously, and helping you with a warranty claim is important to us. Our experienced support team understands the importance of keeping your lighting operational and will work quickly to resolve any warranty issues.

Your LED Football Field Investment Backed by Real Results

Our team delivers precise energy savings calculations for your specific sports facilities before you purchase. We provide a detailed ROI analysis comparing your current electricity bills with projected LED costs, based on your utility rates and usage patterns, though results may vary by site conditions.

With over 1,000 successful municipal field conversions completed since 2007, our data shows most facilities typically recover their initial investment within 2-3 years through reduced electricity and maintenance expenses, when properly specified. Our DLC Premium fixtures qualify for maximum utility rebates, often covering 30-50% of fixture costs immediately. Our product specialists bring specialized knowledge of Illuminating Engineering Society lighting standards and NCAA requirements, ensuring your project meets exact specifications for competition play while maximizing long-term savings.

** Final fixture selection and installation must comply with local electrical codes, OSHA requirements, and NFPA standards, and must be performed by qualified, licensed professionals.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

• Using residential-grade fixtures for stadium applications. High-power sports lighting requires fixtures rated for continuous duty at full load, not general flood lights.
• Mounting multiple 600-watt fixtures on poles without checking the structural capacity. Get an engineer to verify load ratings before you hang heavy LED arrays.
• Installing fixtures with the wrong beam spreads creates hot spots and shadows. Match your optics to pole spacing or you'll have uneven coverage across the field.
• Ignoring spill light ordinances and neighbor complaints. Use proper shields and cutoff angles to keep light on the field where it belongs.
• Skipping voltage verification and ordering incompatible drivers. Check your actual supply voltage at the pole before specifying 277V or 480V fixtures.
• Connecting high-power LED fixtures to existing metal halide circuits without upgrading wire size. LEDs draw different current profiles that can overload undersized conductors.
• Forgetting about maintenance access when positioning fixtures. Mount everything so you can actually reach it with standard lift equipment.

High Power LED Football Field Lighting Frequently Asked Questions

What are LED football field lights?

LED football field lights are high-power stadium fixtures delivering up to 180,000 lumens with integrated drivers that handle 120-277V or 277-480V input ranges. Mounting heights range from 70 feet for typical installations to 250 feet for professional stadiums.

What wattage do I need for football field lighting?

400-watt or 600-watt LED sports lights cover most football field applications - verify specific wattage requirements through photometric modeling based on your field dimensions and competition level.

What are the benefits of LED football field lights over metal halide?

LED systems deliver 60% or more energy reduction, 100,000+ hour lifespan versus 2-3 years for metal halide, instant-on capability without 15-20 minute warm-up periods, and CRI ratings above 70 for improved player visibility and broadcast quality.

What foot-candle levels are required for different competition levels?

Requirements range from 10-20 FC for practice fields up to 120-150 FC for televised collegiate sports, with high school fields requiring 30-70 FC depending on size. Every field layout requires photometric calculations to achieve target levels and avoid hot spots or shadows.

What color temperature should I choose for football field lights?

Choose 5000K for optimal player visibility and broadcast quality, or 4000K when a warmer appearance is preferred.

Can I use my existing poles for LED football field lights?

Most installations can utilize existing poles with proper engineering verification - evaluate current pole capacity and spacing before fixture selection. Multiple 600-watt fixtures require verified load ratings from a licensed engineer.

What certifications do LED football field lights carry?

Fixtures carry DLC Premium, UL Listed, and ETL Listed certifications, ensuring safety and performance while qualifying for utility rebates that often cover 30-50% of fixture costs.

What is the typical mounting height for football field lights?

Plan for 30-50 foot mounting for typical high school installations. Confirm load and EPA with a structural engineer before installation.

What warranty comes with LED football field lights?

All fixtures include at least a 5-year warranty with USA-based warranty support.

When should I not use LED football field lights?

Do not proceed when pole structural capacity is unknown, electrical supply voltage is unconfirmed, local spill light restrictions have not been addressed, or maintenance access with standard lift equipment has not been considered.