The LED lighting on soccer fields will be uniform and in a way that does not obstruct the vision of the players, the referee team or the spectators. When lighting a soccer field. The goal is to ensure good visibility that allows players to follow the progress of the game. The ball, regardless of its location and speed, must always be clearly visible.
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 | 200 | 0,5 | Class III |
For color TV broadcasts and movie recording a vertical illuminance level of at least 800 lux is required. However, this value may 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 (interior) | 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 soccer fields
For lighting on soccer fields, 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.
