Outdoor Sports Lighting
Sports and Entertainment Venues
OUTDOOR SPORTS LIGHTING
Upgrading your sports-facility lighting is essential to maintaining a safe, enjoyable atmosphere for both athletes and spectators. Modern LED systems deliver superior energy efficiency, exceptional durability, and an extended service life, making them the smart choice when it’s time to step up your game. For a step-by-step look at how to plan and execute an effective retrofit, see our detailed Court Lighting Upgrade Guide.
LIGHTING BY SPORTS VENUE
Explore how LSI Lighting can benefit your sports facility.
PICKLEBALL
LSI is proud to be the Official Lighting Partner of USA Pickleball!
As one of the fastest-growing sports in North America, pickleball demands precise, high-quality lighting for safe and enjoyable play at all skill levels. LSI’s outdoor lighting solutions deliver uniform, glare-controlled illumination ideal for early morning matches or evening tournaments. Designed for energy efficiency and long-term reliability, our LED lighting systems reduce maintenance needs while enhancing visibility, safety, and the overall player experience on outdoor pickleball courts.
TENNIS COURT
Outdoor tennis court lighting requires a balance of precision, uniformity, and glare control to support fast-paced play. LSI provides high-performance LED lighting solutions that improve visibility and safety during evening matches while reducing energy consumption and maintenance. Engineered for consistency and durability, our systems enhance the player experience and meet the lighting standards of clubs, schools, and municipal tennis facilities.
BASKETBALL COURT
Proper lighting is essential for outdoor basketball courts where fast movements and frequent transitions demand crisp visibility. LSI’s energy-efficient lighting systems deliver consistent, uniform light coverage with minimal glare, creating a safer, more enjoyable environment for players and spectators. Designed for long-term reliability, our outdoor basketball lighting helps reduce operational costs while maximizing nighttime usability.
BASEBALL FIELD
Baseball field lighting requires broad, even illumination for both the infield and outfield to ensure optimal visibility from every angle. LSI’s outdoor lighting systems support competitive play with high-output, low-maintenance solutions that enhance performance and safety. Built to handle the demands of community, school, and recreational ballparks, our lighting delivers long-lasting performance and reduced energy costs.
FOOTBALL FIELD
Lighting for football fields must meet rigorous performance standards to ensure player safety and spectator visibility. LSI provides high-powered, outdoor sports lighting designed to cover large fields with excellent uniformity, color rendering, and durability. Ideal for high school, collegiate, and municipal stadiums, our LED lighting solutions are built to withstand the elements while minimizing energy use and maintenance.
SOCCER FIELD
Soccer fields demand wide-area illumination and minimal shadowing to support dynamic play and visual clarity. LSI’s LED sports lighting systems provide consistent, glare-free coverage that enhances safety and performance. Suitable for all levels of competition, our outdoor lighting options help facilities reduce operating expenses while delivering a professional-grade experience.
GOLF COURSE
Effective golf course lighting extends facility usage into the evening and enhances the experience on driving ranges, practice greens, and walkways. LSI’s outdoor lighting systems offer reliable, energy-efficient illumination tailored for large open spaces and pedestrian pathways. Designed to withstand harsh weather and frequent use, our lighting solutions help create inviting, well-lit environments across the course.
Contact Us Today!
OUTDOOR SPORTS LIGHTING
The lighting at a sports venue is every bit as important as the surface the sport is played on. Without exterior lighting, there would be no weeknight practices, no Saturday night games, and of course no Friday night lights.
LSI’s dynamic lineup of outdoor sports luminaires has a solution for every application, from the fields to the courts, the offbeat skate park, and just about everything else. Rather than take a one-size-fits-all approach, our outdoor fixtures are available in a variety of sizes, with custom optics, lumen packages, and more. Additionally, our technical design team will manage the lighting layout for any project, free of charge.
THE V-LOCITY™ AREA LIGHT
The V-LOCITY™ area light features sleek curved styling along with a low-profile design perfectly suited for architectural and commercial applications. Best in class photometric distributions with exceptional target efficiency and lumens per watt allow for maximum return on investment by reducing the number of poles, luminaires and wattage draw required on a project.
With multiple interchangeable mounting arms it is ideal for a wide variety of retrofit as well as for new construction projects, providing a true one-person installation that also minimizes the need for adapter brackets or drilling in the field. Field rotatable and replaceable light engine/optic/shielding allow for fast and easy field changes to light distribution and color temperature, minimizing resolution time during and post installation.
Ideal Applications:
In addition to Outdoor Sports Lighting, LSI excels at parking lot lighting for schools, office buildings & strip malls, roadway lighting, street lighting, walkway lighting, automotive dealership, outdoor sport court, c-store & quick serve restaurant parking, grocery/pharma and retail lots, large distribution center & warehouse parking lots, loading bays and storage areas.
THE ZONE SPORTS FLOOD
LSI’s new ZONE Sports Flood is ideal for athletic field applications at college, K-12, municipal and recreational facilities. In addition, its high lumen output is designed for monument and large area general floodlighting requirements. The updated design is now available with integral or remote mount driver options with up to 60′ cord lengths. It also features yoke and tenon slip fitter mounting with horizontal and vertical aiming guides and an optional laser sight for pinpoint accuracy with any of five NEMA flood distributions.
The ZONE Sports Flood housing is engineered to efficiently disperse heat, protecting the driver and LEDs to ensure a long service life of up to 70,000 hours. Whether you’re building a new outdoor athletic field or simply replacing outdated HID lighting technology, the ZONE Sport Flood is the right solution to satisfy players, spectators and the overall community.
Ideal Applications:
In addition to Outdoor Sports Lighting, LSI excels at field Sports, Security Lighting, Large Area Flood lighting.
Want to see more? View All Outdoor Sport Lighting
Complex Problems – Simple Solutions
Learn how you can leverage LED Lighting in your outdoor sporting facilities.
Why Choose LSI?
The Pickle Lodge is a premier indoor pickleball facility located just north of Cincinnati, featuring 17 indoor courts and plans for additional outdoor courts in the future. As one of the largest indoor pickleball venues in the United States, it welcomes players of all skill levels—from casual beginners to touring professionals—and offers a vibrant community for enthusiasts of all ages.
Ready to Make the Switch?
Upgrading from HID to LED is one of the most impactful investments you can make for your facility. Whether you’re managing a high school field, collegiate stadium, or municipal sports complex, LSI provides tailored LED lighting solutions that reduce costs, enhance performance, and future-proof your venue.
FAQ
LED lighting is ideal for outdoor sports facilities due to its energy efficiency, long lifespan, and high performance. LEDs provide consistent, bright illumination for fields and courts, reducing shadows and glare, which improves player visibility and spectator comfort. They also require minimal maintenance, which is essential for outdoor installations exposed to the elements.
The number of lights required for your outdoor sports field depends on factors such as the field’s size, light pole height, and the competition level. A professional photometric study can help determine the optimal quantity and placement of lights to ensure even illumination and meet required brightness levels.
Outdoor sports lighting fixtures vary depending on the application. Common types include high-powered LED floodlights for large areas like football and soccer fields, and LED spotlights for more focused lighting on smaller areas like tennis and pickleball courts. LED sports court lighting fixtures offer energy-efficient solutions for recreational and professional sports facilities alike.
The ideal light pole height for outdoor sports lighting varies by sport and field size. For fields such as football and soccer, light poles are typically between 40 and 80 feet tall. Smaller sports courts like tennis and pickleball may only require poles between 20 and 30 feet. A professional lighting design will ensure the proper pole height for optimal coverage.
A photometric design ensures your outdoor sports lighting delivers uniform brightness across the field or court, minimizing shadows and glare. By using advanced simulation software, a lighting designer can optimize the fixture placement and type, ensuring that all areas of the venue are well-lit according to the required lighting standards for both players and spectators.
Yes, many outdoor sports venues can retrofit their existing light poles with LED lighting. This is a cost-effective solution as long as the existing poles are compatible with the new LED fixtures. A lighting professional can assess the structure and make recommendations for the best LED solution based on your venue’s needs.
LED lighting is highly energy-efficient, using less power than traditional lighting systems while providing brighter and more uniform illumination. This results in reduced energy bills and a lower carbon footprint for outdoor sports venues. Additionally, LEDs have a long lifespan, which reduces the need for frequent replacements and minimizes maintenance costs.
ADDITIONAL MARKETS
Whether you are upgrading an existing space, building a new one or rethinking the image of stores across the U.S., count on LSI. As a premium manufacturer of American-made lighting systems and graphics, we will help you create a brighter, more energy-efficient future. Explore high-performing indoor and outdoor lighting and graphic solutions for your commercial business.
Automotive
See how you can use lighting and graphics to create an exciting environment that enhances vehicle displays while reducing operating costs.
Grocery & Pharmacy
Lighting and graphics are powerful tools to best attract and direct customers through your store as well as present your merchandise.
Refueling & Convenience Store
LSI has been the indisputable leader in providing lighting and graphic solutions to the retail refueling / convenience store market for almost 40 years.
Quick Serve Restaurants
LSI has served up some of the most delectable QSR & Casual Restaurant image solutions for almost 40 years.