The LED lighting on basketball courts will be uniform and in a way that does not obstruct the vision of the players, the referee team or the spectators.
The luminaires should not be placed on the part of the ceiling corresponding to a 4m circle around the basket to avoid glare.
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 |
| FIBA international competitions level 1 and 2 (average at 1.50m above the playing area) | 1500 | 0,7 | Class I |
| 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 | 200 | 0,5 | Class III |
For color TV retransmissions and film recording, a vertical illuminance level is required depending on the speed of the action and the dimension of the target according to the UNE-EN 12193 standard corresponding to group B (which belongs to basketball).
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 | 200 | 0,6 | Class II |
| Local competitions, training, school and recreational use | 75 | 0,5 | Class III |
Recommended luminaire for LED lighting on basketball courts
For lighting on basketball courts,the PROTÓN 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
