LED floodlighting for tennis courts
Tennis is fast, the ball flies high and flat, and players look up when serving. Good tennis lighting is therefore even across the whole court and does not dazzle in the line of sight. How much light is needed depends on the level of play: from training to the Bundesliga.
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What matters in tennis lighting
No glare when serving
The floodlights stand at the side of the court, not in the line of sight behind the baseline.
Even up to the baseline
Balls also land far back and outside the lines.
Every court individually
At facilities with several courts, the light can be switched and dimmed per court.
Consideration for neighbours
Tennis facilities are often in residential areas, so we plan so that as little light as possible spills beyond the facility, with warm white 3000 K on request.
GR ≤50
Glare rating, strictest level
10 no glare90 unbearable
Glare under control
The glare rating GR shows how strongly floodlights dazzle players and spectators. DIN EN 12193 limits it for tennis to a maximum of 50 to 55. We take this into account in the lighting calculation from the start.
- Mast height
- Tilt
- Optics
- Glare protection
Light by playing level
| Average illuminance | Playing level | Lighting class | Uniformity | Glare rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200lx | Training, school and recreational sport | Class III | U 0.6 | GR ≤ 55 |
| 300lx | Club and league matches | Class II | U 0.7 | GR ≤ 50 |
| 500lx | High competition level | Class I | U 0.7 | GR ≤ 50 |
Lighting requirements by league: from the Kreisliga to the Bundesliga
What do the values mean?
Lux tells you how much light reaches the pitch. Uniformity shows how evenly it is distributed, and the glare rating how strongly the floodlights cause glare.
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Illuminance (lx): How much light falls on a surface. 1 lx equals 1 lumen per square metre. For sports facilities, the average horizontal illuminance on the playing area is usually given.
Uniformity (U): Lowest divided by average illuminance. The closer the value is to 1, the more even the light.
Glare rating (GR): Assesses how strongly floodlights cause glare at outdoor facilities, on a scale from 10 (no glare) to 90 (unbearable glare).
Suitable floodlights
For individual courts and smaller facilities the STL963 usually suits, and for larger facilities with few masts the STL1443.
- Series 12
STL963
Smaller installations and few masts: tennis, padel, training pitches.
- Colour temperature
- 3000 K, 4000 K, 5000 K
- Power
- 960 W
- Weight
- 20 kg
Datasheet as PDF (459 KB) - Series 12
STL1443
Larger pitches with few masts: football, hockey, athletics.
- Colour temperature
- 3000 K, 4000 K, 5000 K
- Power
- 1,440 W
- Weight
- 27.5 kg
Datasheet as PDF (436 KB)
Frequently asked questions
How is glare assessed in floodlighting?
With the glare rating GR (Glare Rating) on a scale from 10 (no glare) to 90 (unbearable). For tennis, DIN EN 12193 sets a maximum of GR 50 in competition and GR 55 in training or recreational sport.
How many masts does a tennis court need?
That depends on the level of play, mast height, number of courts and surroundings. We calculate it with the light distribution data (LDT) of the floodlights for your facility.
Can existing masts continue to be used?
Often yes, if structural stability and load capacity are adequate. You provide the details on your masts and are responsible for them. We only check structural stability during an on-site visit. According to the datasheet, an STL963 weighs 20 kg and an STL1443 27.5 kg.
What lighting does my league need?
DIN EN 12193 assigns classes by competition level: international Class I, regional Class I or II, local Class I, II or III, training Class II or III, school and recreational sport Class III. You will find an overview by league on the lighting requirements page.
Is there funding for tennis floodlighting?
Whether funding is available depends on your country, your region and who applies. We check this with you.
Send an enquiry for tennis lighting
Location and contact details are enough. We will get back to you with an initial assessment for your courts.
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