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Sports Field Lighting Design

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The first question when working on a project is often: How Many LED Lights Do I Need to properly light an outdoor sports field? How bright does it need to be? How can I make this a successful lighting upgrade? A sports lighting layout for sports fields is the ideal first step to ensure your LED lighting gives the desired foot candle level and bright, balanced light providing the best experience for athletes and spectators. Let our experts design a lighting plan for your project. Trusted by contractors.
  • Professionally Designed Lighting Layout
  • Fixture Count & Recommendation
  • Improved Energy Efficiency & Reduced Maintenance

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Every lighting plan comes with a dedicated product specialist, providing personalized service and expert advice for your project needs.

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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 –  footballbaseballsoftball, 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