Ultimate Guide to Designing Football Field Lighting Systems

Football Field Lighting Design – Key Considerations and Fixture Options

Proper football field lighting design is essential for ensuring the right light levels for different levels of play. In this video, Neil Peterson from LED Lighting Supply explains how to achieve optimal field illumination, whether for new installations or retrofits.

Key Considerations for Football Field Lighting

• Light Levels: Ensuring the right illumination for different levels of play.
• New Installations: Recommendations for pole placement, height, and fixture quantity.
• Retrofits: One-for-one replacements for existing fixtures based on wattage.
• Lighting Plans: Custom layouts to determine fixture placement and expected light distribution.

Recommended Sports Lighting Fixtures

• Available in 200W, 400W, and 600W models
• Delivers over 150 lumens per watt for high efficiency
• 600W replaces 1500W metal halide fixtures
• 400W replaces 1000W fixtures
• 200W suitable for smaller applications
• Comes standard with a trunnion mount bracket
• Optional heavy-duty pipe mount available
• Shielding options available for glare reduction and dark sky compliance

Additional Features

• Stocked in 100-277V multi-tap versions
• High-voltage (up to 480V) models available for 400W and 600W fixtures
• Marine-grade mounting hardware for durability

Lighting Design and Planning Support

• Custom lighting plans tailored to field specifications
• Full project quotes available
• Optional pole quotes provided for new field installations