Football pitch floodlights
LED floodlights for full-size grass and 3G football pitches: the right lux class, anti-glare optics, planning drawings and installation. Distinct from our 5-a-side football lighting page, which covers small-sided and multi-pitch centres.
How many lux does a full-size pitch need?
BS EN 12193 sets Class III at 75 lux for training and recreational play, Class II at 200 lux for club competition and Class I at 500 lux for high-level play. On 3G pitches The FA asks for more than 200 lux for full-size matches and more than 120 lux for training. FA ground grading detail, funding notes and a checklist are in the free football floodlighting guide.
Which floodlights for a full-size pitch?
PS-FIELD, PS-FIELD-MAX (600 W or 1200 W) and PS-MAST cover full-size pitches and larger arenas. For 5-a-side and small-sided pitches we use PS-POWER or 240 W LED floodlights; see projects.
Design, planning and installation
Polaris Light produces lux plots and light spill drawings, handles the planning application, and supplies and installs. Every Polaris product carries a 5-year warranty.
Results from our projects
- Goals Soccer (300 pitches): small-sided pitches; light level raised from 50 lux to 126 lux, 48% energy saving, payback 3.5 years, with 240 W LED floodlights.
- Powerleague: 1,117 x 240 W PS-POWER floodlights installed across Powerleague centres in 2019, including Powerleague Birmingham, plus site surveys, call-outs and remedial works.
More sports projects are on our projects page.
Frequently asked questions
How many lux does a full-size football pitch need?
Under BS EN 12193, outdoor football is Class III 75 lux (training), Class II 200 lux (club competition) and Class I 500 lux (high-level). The FA asks for more than 200 lux for full-size matches on 3G and more than 120 lux for training. See our football floodlighting guide for FA ground grading detail.
Do football pitch floodlights need planning permission?
In most cases, yes. Planners usually ask for a light spill drawing and the proposed hours of use. Polaris Light produces lux plots and light spill drawings and handles the planning application.
Which floodlights do you use on full-size pitches?
PS-FIELD, PS-FIELD-MAX (600 W or 1200 W) and PS-MAST for full-size grass and 3G pitches and larger arenas. PS-POWER or 240 W LED floodlights suit 5-a-side and small-sided pitches; see our 5-a-side football lighting page.
What results have you delivered?
Goals Soccer (small-sided pitches) raised light levels from 50 lux to 126 lux with a 48% energy saving and a 3.5-year payback using 240 W LED floodlights. Across Powerleague centres we installed 1,117 x 240 W PS-POWER floodlights in 2019, including Powerleague Birmingham.
What warranty do Polaris floodlights have?
Every Polaris product carries a 5-year warranty.
Also see sports lighting and 5-a-side football lighting.