Sports Field Lighting Design
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- Professionally Designed Lighting Layout
- Fixture Count & Recommendation
- Improved Energy Efficiency & Reduced Maintenance


How long does it take to get a plan?
1-2 for indoor and 2-3 days for outdoor projects
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What Goes into a Successful Sports Field Lighting Design?
There are so many different types of sports fields – football, baseball, softball, and soccer, and each has its requirements when it comes to their needs and level of play. Understanding the needs and use of a sports field is paramount for achieving the right light levels and creating balanced lighting in the outdoor space. Understanding pole locations, mounting heights, or providing new pole locations is all part of the design.
What are the Typical Sports Field Lighting Foot Candle or Sports Field Lighting Lux Levels?
Unfortunately, there is no one right answer as every sport field is unique, and it depends on the level of play. Further complicating that, baseball and softball fields have different requirements for infield and outfield lighting. The best approach is to contact us, tell us about your sports field needs and your goals, and have us put together a lighting plan for you.
Is There a Difference Between High School Level Sports Field Lighting Standards and Collegiate?
There is, the higher the level of academic study, the more foot candles will usually be needed. This is because some colleges televise their games or have larger stands for more fans to attend, and more light is generally associated with a better viewing and playing experience.
What are Typical Footcandle Measurements for Football Fields?
College Televised | 80-150 fc |
College | 70-100 fc |
Large High School | 50-70 fc |
Smaller High School | 30-50 fc |
Pop Warner | 30-50 fc |
Recreational | 20-40 fc |
What are Typical Footcandle Measurements for Baseball Fields?
Infield | Outfield | |
Collegiate (Televised) | 100 fc | 70 fc |
Collegiate | 70 fc | 50 fc |
High School | 50 fc | 30 fc |
Little League | 50 fc | 30 fc |
Recreational | 30 fc | 20 fc |
What are Typical Footcandle Measurements for Soccer Fields?
Recreational | 5-20 fc |
Middle School | 20-30 fc |
Small High School | 20-40 fc |
Larger High School | 40-50 fc |
College | 60-120 fc |
What is the Difference Between a Lighting Design Calculator and a Lighting Plan?
Use a calculator if:
- You are looking for a free, online tool to quickly calculate the number of fixtures you need
- You want quick, simple, and immediate results
- You are looking for a count of light fixtures needed based on a specific budget
- You need a rough estimate on quantity and layout/configuration does not matter
- There is no need to include specific light balance and shadows in your documentation
Use a lighting plan layout if:
- You would like a professional lighting plan engineer to review your requirements
- You need a calculated lighting plan that shows foot candle readings
- You need to see how balanced the light levels are, and you care about reducing shadows
- You want to show aiming angles, and light positions in scale within your indoor or outdoor area
- You need professional assurance that the lights you buy will be the right choice