The lighting on tennis courts will be uniform and in such a way that it does not hinder the vision of the players, the refereeing team or the spectators. Tennis is a high speed sport. Lighting levels and the direction of light on the balls and on the players are critical. In flight, the ball may be temporarily out of sight due to glare from light sources or a low-contrast background. Proper pole placement and orientation are essential for good visibility.
It will comply with the UNE-EN 12193 standard “Lighting of sports facilities” and will have the following minimum lighting levels:
| MINIMUM LIGHTING LEVELS (interior) | Horizontal illuminance E med (lux) | Uniformity E min / E med | Lighting class |
| International and national competitions | 750 | 0,7 | Class I |
| Regional competitions, high level training | 500 | 0,7 | Class II |
| Local competitions, training, school and recreational use | 300 | 0,5 | Class III |
No luminaire should be located on the part of the ceiling that is located directly on the rectangle of the field extended 3m behind the bottom lines to avoid glare.
For color TV broadcasts and movie recording a vertical illuminance level of at least 800 lux is required. However, this value can increase with the distance from the camera to the object. For more information, the cited standard should be consulted.
On outdoor tracks, the following minimum lighting levels and maximum glare levels (GR) will be provided as indicated in the aforementioned standard:
| MINIMUM LIGHTING LEVELS (outdoor) | Horizontal illuminance E med (lux) | Uniformity E min / E med | Lighting class |
| International and national competitions | 500 | 0,7 | Class I |
| Regional competitions, high level training | 300 | 0,7 | Class II |
| Local competitions, training, school and recreational use | 200 | 0,6 | Class III |
Recommended luminaire for LED lighting on tennis courts
For lighting tennis courts, the PROTON luminaire is recommended, which guarantees up to 70% less energy consumption than traditional light sources, and multiple mounting and orientation options.
The PROTÓN series is the perfect solution for both general lighting and indoor and outdoor sports courts. With cutting-edge LED technology and high-performance drivers, the PROTÓN series outperforms traditional products in many ways.
Product designed and certified for Sports Tracks. Complying with the European Regulation AEONOR EN-12193.
