Ultimate Guide to Designing Football Field Lighting Systems
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Professionally Designed Lighting Layout
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Fixture Count & Recommendation
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Improved Energy Efficiency & Reduced Maintenance
There are many important considerations when starting a football field or stadium lighting project. In this video, Neil Peterson of LED Lighting Supply walks through the essential steps in designing a proper lighting system-whether you’re planning a new installation or retrofitting an existing field. Understanding light levels, fixture placement, and mounting height are critical to getting the right solution for your level of play. After watching, explore the following resources:
- Request a Free Football Field Lighting Layout: https://www.ledlightingsupply.com/photometric-plan/football-stadium-lighting-design
- Shop Football Field Lighting: https://www.ledlightingsupply.com/led-sports-lighting/football-stadium-lights
Transcript Summary:
Hi, I’m Neil Peterson with LED Lighting Supply. Today we’re talking about football field lighting design, which is vital to ensuring safety, visibility, and compliance with standards for your level of play-whether it’s youth league, high school, collegiate, or professional.Design Support for New and Retrofit Projects
We work on both:- New Installations – We’ll recommend the number and height of poles, fixture type, and layout to meet your light level goals.
- Retrofits – We’ll match the right LED fixtures to replace your existing metal halide or outdated lighting systems.
Recommended Fixtures
We commonly use our high-performance modular sports lights for football lighting plans, including models at:- 200 Watts
- 400 Watts (Most Common)
- 600 Watts (Most Common)
Fixture Details:
- Output: 150+ lumens per watt
- Voltage: 100-277V (stocked); 277-480V (built-to-order)
- Mounting: Trunnion mount (standard), heavy-duty pipe mount (optional)
- Accessories: Optional visors for glare control and dark sky compliance
- Durability: Marine-grade mounting hardware for long-term outdoor use