Lighting for padel courts is one of the most important factors in ensuring a positive playing experience. Proper installation improves ball visibility, eliminates shadows, and ensures a professional playing experience.
For this reason, sports clubs, installers, and court builders must properly design the LED lighting system for padel, taking into account factors such as the required lux levels, the number of LED fixtures, the height of the light poles, and sports lighting regulations.
In this comprehensive guide, we explain everything you need to know about lighting padel courts:
• How many lux a court needs
• How many LED lights to install
• The correct height for LED fixtures
• Which padel lighting regulations must be followed
This is the definitive guide designed for padel clubs, city governments, installers, and sports investors looking to design or renovate the lighting for a padel club.
Padel is a sport that is often played in the afternoon or evening, especially at sports clubs where the courts are in use for many hours a day.
Well-designed LED lighting for padel courts offers several advantages:
Even lighting makes it easier to track the ball's path.
The right lighting prevents visual discomfort for the players.
A well-lit runway reduces the risk of accidents and prevents eye strain.
LED lights for padel courts use up to 60% less energy than traditional systems.
LED sports floodlights can last for more than 50,000 hours.
The lighting level on a padel court is measured in lux, which indicates the amount of light reaching the playing surface. The required lux level depends on the type of use: recreational, competitive, or broadcast.
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Type of use
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Lux Recommendations
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Recreational use
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200 – 300 lux
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Sports club
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300 – 500 lux
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National competition
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500 – 750 lux
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Professional competition
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5750 – 1000 lux
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At most padel clubs, the most common lighting level is 300 to 500 lux. This level provides sufficient visibility for training sessions and local tournaments.
It’s not just the brightness of the lights that matters. Other factors also play a role.
Nowadays, almost all new facilities use LED sports lighting.
This is due to its many advantages.
LED lights use up to 60% less electricity than traditional light bulbs.
This translates to significant savings for clubs with many courts.
Old light bulbs took several minutes to reach their full brightness.
LEDs turn on instantly.
LED sports floodlights can last 50,000–100,000 hours
This reduces maintenance costs.
LED lights offer:
The cost of lighting a paddle tennis court depends on several factors. These include: the number of LED lights, the wattage of the fixtures, lighting poles, electrical wiring, and labor.
The average cost of LED lighting is typically between €2,000 and €5,000 per court. Clubs with multiple courts can reduce costs through economies of scale.
Additional costs:
◦ Lighting study (Free: Planet Power)
◦ Energy certification
◦ Annual maintenance
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Element
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Approximate price
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LED spotlights (8 units)
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800 – 2500 €
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Light poles
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600 – 1200 €
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Electrical installation
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400 – 900 €
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Labor
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300 – 700 €
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The lighting design for a paddle tennis club must be carefully planned. It’s not just a matter of installing lights.
You also need to consider:
• Court layout
Light fixtures should not cast shadows between courts.
• Energy consumption
A club with many courts can consume a lot of electricity.
LED systems reduce consumption.
• Smart control
Many clubs use:
◦ automatic lighting (Planet)
◦ app control
◦ timers
This improves energy efficiency.
Many projects make mistakes that affect lighting performance.
The most common ones are:
• Installing too few lights
This results in dark spots.
• Lights mounted too low
This causes glare.
• Poorly aimed fixtures
The light is not distributed properly.
• Using non-sports lighting fixtures
Industrial lights are not designed for sports courts.
If you’re installing sports lighting, it’s important to choose the right fixtures.
You should consider:
• Power
Between 200W and 240W is usually ideal for sports clubs.
• Luminous efficiency
More lumens per watt means greater efficiency.
• IP rating
For outdoor use, we recommend: IP65 or higher
• Heat sink material
Aluminum improves heat dissipation.
Essential features:
• Asymmetric anti-glare optics
• IP65 rating or higher
• IK08 impact resistance or higher
• High-quality driver
• Flicker-free technology
• Minimum 5-year warranty
Lighting for a padel club should prioritize:
✔️ Energy efficiency
Up to 70% savings compared to halogen lights.
✔️ Uniformity
Avoids dark spots that affect play.
✔️ Minimal maintenance
High-quality LEDs last over 50,000 hours.
✔️ Club image
A well-lit court enhances the player’s experience and the club’s reputation.
A paddle tennis court requires between 300 and 500 lux for regular use in sports clubs.
The standard configuration consists of 8 LED lights distributed across 4 poles.
The recommended height is 6 meters to ensure even distribution.
The price typically ranges from €2,000 to €5,000, depending on the quality of the LED system.
UNE-EN 12193 and the FEP’s recommendations.
Lighting for paddle tennis courts is a key factor in ensuring visibility, safety, and energy efficiency at sports facilities.
Padel court lighting is a key element in ensuring visibility, safety, and energy efficiency in sports facilities.
For most clubs, the ideal setup is typically:
• 300–500 lux
• 8 LED floodlights per court
• 6-meter poles
• compliance with the UNE-EN 12193 standard
Investing in high-quality LED lighting for padel courts enhances the player experience, reduces energy consumption, and improves the quality of sports facilities.
If you’re looking for LED floodlights for your club or want to upgrade outdated lighting, check out our professional sports lighting solution designed specifically for padel courts.
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