God spoke: “Let there be light; and the light was made”, shortly after that came the sport, and with it all the specialization. Lighting is essential for each sport, depending on the type of play and the surface. Correct lighting will enhance the performance and enjoyment of participants.
Lighting specifications depend on the sport practice. An amateur practice may not be the same as a middle level practice or official competition.
Sports lighting is not just for players. Today, there are many actors involved in sports lighting and they need it to develop their work. Televisions, judges or referees are just a few examples.
To make it easier for you to understand the various requirements of lighting, we’ll briefly summarize the technical abbreviations used in each sport before getting into the details.
Lux: The International System’s unit of illumination intensity, symbol lx. It is the equivalent of the illumination of a surface receiving a uniform luminous flux of 1 lumen/square meter.
EMin/EMed: Relationship between minimum and maximum illuminance
GR: Glare index
Ra: Color rendering
It is governed under the UNE-EN 12193 standard. Uniform lighting is desired that doesn’t cause glare to players.
- For international and national high-level competitions, 500 EMED Lux is required with an Emin/Emed 0.75, an RA 80, and GR ≦ 50.
- Regional competitions and high-level training require 200 EMED Lux with Emin /Emed 0.6, RA 60, and GR ≦ 50.
- Local competitions, training, and recreational: 75 EMED Luxembourg, with Emin/Emed 0.50, RA 60, and GR ≦ 55
The RA for lighting TV broadcasts should be equal or greater to 60. However, it is recommended that it not exceed 80. High-definition television requires a color temperature of between 4000K to 6500K.
UEFA demands vertical lighting levels of between 1,400 to 800 lux at temperatures between 4000K & 6000K. A RA not lower than 65 is recommended, but greater than or equal 90 is preferred. For recreational purposes, schools and local competitions, the luminaires must be at least 15m high. High-level training competitions require a minimum angle 25deg from the line connecting the luminaire assembly to the field.
Basketball lighting will vary depending on whether it is indoor or outdoor. As with football, they are governed according to the UNE EN 12193 standard.
Indoor Basketball Lighting
FIBA international competitions levels 1 and 2, horizontal light Emed (lux 1500) and uniformity Emin/Emed 0.7
- International and National Competitions, Horizontal Lighting Emed (lux 750) and Uniformity Emin/Emed 0.7
- Regional competitions and training high level, horizontal light Emed (lux 500) and uniformity Emin/Emed 0.7
- Competitions, training and recreational, horizontal lighting Emed 200 (lux) 200, and uniformity Emin/Emed 0.5
It will provide less than 800 Lux for non-TV broadcasts.
Basketball outdoor lighting
- National and international competitions, horizontal lighting Emin/Emed 500, and uniformity Emin/Emed 0.7
- Regional competitions and high-level training, horizontal lighting Emed 200 (lux) 200, and uniformity Emin/Emed 0.6
- Competitions, training and recreational, horizontal illumination Emed 75 (lux) 75, and uniformity Emin/Emed 0.5
It will be the same as the other sports and it will not cause glare. The UNE-EN 12193 standard for “Lighting of sporting facilities” governs it.
Indoor tennis lighting
- International and National Competitions, Emed(lux) 750 and uniformity Embin/Emed 0.7 and RA 60
- Regional competitions and high level training, Emed 500 (lux), and uniformity Emin/Emed 0.7 and RA 60
- Training, sport school, and recreational, Emed 300(lux) and uniformity Emin/Emed 0.5 and RA 20
It is important that the surfaces of tennis courts have a color that allows for the best visibility of the ball. We recommend green and blue as backgrounds.
Outdoor tennis lighting
- International and National Competitions, Emed(lux) 750 and uniformity/Emed 0.7. RA 60. GR 50
- Regional competitions, high-level training, Emed 500, uniformity Emin/Emed 0.7 and RA 60, GR 50
- School, training, and recreational sports, Emed 300 and uniformity Emin/Emed 0.75 and RA 20, and GR 55
No luminaires will be placed on the pitch to avoid glare. It is best to place them parallel to the play line.
For ATP competitions, the recommended lighting level for “ATP World Tour” is 1076 lux and 2,000 lux if it’s televised. The recommended lighting level for “ATP Challenger Tour” tournaments is 750 lux. For Davis Cup, a minimum 500 lux is required and a maximum of 1200 for Davis Cup World Group. For WTA competitions 1076 lux.
It is also governed as in other sports by the UNE UN 12193 standard. The light is uniform so that it does not obscure the vision of referees, players and spectators.
Exterior lighting in the paddle
- International and National Competitions, Emin/Emed Uniformity 0.7
- Regional competitions and high level training, Emin/Emed uniformity 0.7, Emed (lux 300) 300.
- Training, competitions, schools use, and recreational., Emin/Emed 200(lux) uniformity 0.5
Exterior lighting on the paddle tennis court
Projectors should be placed at 6 meters or less.
- International and National Competitions, Emin/Emed 750(lux) Uniformity 0.7
- Regional competitions and high-level training, uniformity 0.5, and Emin/Emed (lux 500) 500
- Competitions, training and school,, Emin/Emed 300(lux) uniformity 0.5
A vertical illumination of at least 1000lux is required for TV broadcasts.
It will provide uniform lighting and not create glare.
Lighting of 1500 lux is required for official and world competitions of (FIVB). This lighting must be measured at 1 m above playing surface. 1000 lux is required in all other areas. Lighting of at least 1000 lux is required by the Royal Spanish Volleyball Federation for the Men’s Division of Honor and the Superligas-2, Women’s, and Men’s Divisions of honor. 800 lux is required for the 1st Division.
Indoor volleyball lighting
- International and National Competitions, Emed 750(lux) and uniformity Embin/Emed 0.7 and RA 60
- Regional and local competitions. High level training. Emed (lux 500) and uniformity Emin/Emed 0.7, Ra60
- School, training, and recreational sports, Emed 200(lux) and uniformity Emin/Emed 0.50 and RA 20
Outdoor volleyball lighting
- International and National Competitions, Emin/Emed Uniformity 0.7 and Emin/Emed 500(lux), Ra60, GR≦50
- Regional and Local Competitions, High Level Training, Emin/Emed 200(lux) uniformity 0.6, RA greater or equal 60, GR less or equal 50
- School sport, training, and recreational, Emin/Emed 75(lux) and uniformity 0.75 and RA greater or equal 20 and GR lesser or equal to 55
As with the other sports, the light must not shine on the players. It is also governed under the UNE EN 12193 standard.
Indoor handball lighting
- International and National Competitions, Emin/Emed 750(lux) uniformity 0.7, RA 60
- Regional and local competitions. High level training. Emin/Emed 500(lux) uniformity 0.7, RA 60.
- Training, school, and recreational sports, Emin/Emed 200(lux) uniformity 0.5, RA 20
Outdoor handball lighting
- International and national competitions. Emin/Emed 500(lux) uniformity 0.7, RA 60. GR less or equal to 50.
- Regional and local competitions, high-level training, Emin/Emed 200(lux) and Emin/Emed 0,6 and RA 60, and GR less or equal to 50
- School sport, training, and recreational, Emin/Emed 75 (lux) and uniformity 0.75 respectively, RA 20 for GR less or equal to 55.
A minimum of 1500 lux will be required for high-level televised events and 1200 for basic transmissions. Emergency situations will require 600 lux illumination.
It will provide uniform lighting and not create glare.
Indoor futsal lighting
- International and National Competitions, Emed(lux) 750 and uniformity 0.7 and RA 60
- Regional and local competitions and high-level training, Emin/Emed 500 (lux), uniformity 0.7 and RA 60
- Training, school, and recreational sports, Emin/Emed 200(lux) and uniformity 0.5 and RA 20
Outdoor futsal lighting
- International and National Competitions, Emin/Emed 500(lux) uniformity 0.7, Ra60, GR≦50
- Regional and local competitions. High level training. Emin/Emed 200(lux) and uniformity 0,6 and RA 60. GR less or equal to 50.
- School sport, training, and recreational, Emin/Emed 75(lux) uniformity 0.75, RA 20 and the GR less than 55
A lighting level of 1200lux is required for National Futsal League competitions. For televised competitions, the minimum recommended light level is 1700lux.
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Post time: Mar-27-2023
