LED football pitch lighting: reduce costs, take advantage of subsidies and plan correctly in accordance with DIN EN 12193
Professional LED football pitch lighting is much more than just light on the pitch for local authorities, towns, clubs and other sports ground operators. It must meet sporting requirements, legal standards and economic criteria in equal measure.
With the right planning, you can reduce investment and operating costs, take advantage of government subsidies and improve visibility and safety on the pitch at the same time.
Kent Leuchten accompanies you every step of the way: from determining your needs and standard-compliant lighting design to selecting the right LED solutions and professionally implementing your project.
LED football pitch lighting for all operators
Our website is aimed at a broad target group of football pitch operators:
Local authorities, towns and municipalities – public sports grounds
Sports clubs – training and competition facilities
Schools and universities – school sports grounds and university campus sports facilities
Leisure and sports parks – public multi-purpose grounds
Hotels and holiday resorts – sports facilities for guests and training camps
Companies and private institutions – employee and corporate fitness sports grounds
State sports associations – tournament or competition facilities
Whether you are planning a new build, renovation or modernisation, you will find all the relevant information, standards and solutions for your football pitch here.
Our LED floodlight systems for football pitches ensure uniform illumination in accordance with DIN EN 12193, reduce energy costs and guarantee glare-free lighting for players and spectators – click here for a product overview!
Funding opportunities for municipal and private projects
Many operators can receive government grants and subsidies for converting to energy-efficient LED systems.
Kent Leuchten supports you in this process:
Identification of suitable subsidy programmes
Advice on grants for LED sports field lighting
Support with applications and documentation
This ensures that your project is implemented in the best possible way, not only technically but also economically.
Comprehensive solutions for your football pitch
At Kent Lighting, you will receive a tailor-made lighting concept that is precisely tailored to the requirements of your pitch:
Analysis & needs assessment – location, use, requirements
Standard-compliant lighting design – DIN EN 12193-compliant planning including simulation
LED floodlight solutions – energy-efficient, durable, glare-free
Project support & implementation – from planning to commissioning
Service & maintenance – long-term support for your system
This ensures that your football pitch lighting is implemented in a technically sound, cost-effective and standard-compliant manner.
Introduction to technology and standards
What requirements apply to football pitch lighting?
Football pitches are subject to clearly defined technical and normative specifications:
Required illuminance (lux)
Uniformity of illumination
Glare limitation for players and spectators
Protection of residents and the environment
Energy efficiency and sustainability
The relevant standard is DIN EN 12193, which defines different lighting classes depending on use.
In the next section, you will learn about the most important standards and lighting classes in detail.
Light class according to DIN EN 12193
The standard distinguishes between different lighting classes depending on the purpose for which the space is used:
Lighting class I – Performance & competition
• Average illuminance: 500–750 lux
• Area of application: professional football, TV broadcasts, national competitions
Light class II – training and games
• Average illuminance: 200–500 lux
• Area of application: club pitches, tournaments, regional competitions
Light class III – leisure and popular sports
• Average illuminance: 75–200 lux
• Area of application: youth football, school and leisure sports facilities
Note: The values are guidelines; specific planning is always carried out on a pitch- and usage-specific basis.
Uniformity & glare
Uniform illumination is crucial for players, coaches and spectators:
U0–U1 uniformity: ratio of minimum to average illuminance
UGR value: glare limitation for safe visibility conditions
Glare-free LED luminaires prevent annoying light reflections on the playing field and in the stands
Kent Leuchten designs every system to achieve DIN-compliant uniformity.
Environmental and energy aspects
Modern LED football pitch lighting also takes the following into account:
Reduction of light emissions towards residents and nature
🌱 Energy efficiency through intelligent controls and dimmable systems
The durability of the lights reduces maintenance and costs
By complying with standards and using energy-efficient LED systems, investment and operating costs can be significantly reduced.
Your next step: Planning & Solutions 📊
Once you are familiar with the standards and lighting classes, it is time to put them into practice:
Analysis of your existing system or new construction project
Standard-compliant lighting design with simulation
Selection of suitable LED floodlight solutions
Support with subsidies, tenders and installation
Request a free consultation and lighting design now on 0178/405 3043
Our LED solutions for standard-compliant football pitch lighting
Kent Leuchten offers tailor-made LED floodlight solutions for football pitches of all sizes. We support local authorities, towns and clubs from the planning stage right through to commissioning, ensuring that your lighting:
is designed in accordance with DIN EN 12193 standards
is energy efficient and reduces operating costs
provides glare-free, uniform illumination
is low-maintenance and durable
LED floodlight systems for training and competition facilities
Our LED floodlight systems are flexible in use:
Various power levels: suitable for training grounds, competition venues or multi-purpose areas.
Glare-free optics: ensure optimum visibility without light pollution.
Smart control-compatible: dimming, time control, monitoring for maximum efficiency.
Ideal for local authorities looking for standard-compliant, durable and energy-efficient solutions.
Complete packages for new builds and modernisation
We offer complete solutions tailored to your needs:
New construction of sports fields: from initial planning to final commissioning
Renovation of existing facilities: replacement of old luminaires with modern LED systems
Subsidy consulting: support with applications to reduce investment costs
Each solution is planned individually and implemented in consultation with you.
With our complete packages for new construction and refurbishment, you receive a turnkey lighting concept – from planning and installation to commissioning, suitable for municipal and club facilities. - Click here for a product overview!
Advantages of our LED systems
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Cost savings: up to 60% energy savings compared to conventional floodlights
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Long service life: significantly lower maintenance costs
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Sustainability: energy-efficient technology & reduced light emissions
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Compliance with standards: all systems comply with DIN EN 12193 and municipal guidelines
Plan your project now
Kent Leuchten accompanies you every step of the way:
Needs assessment & lighting design
Standard-compliant design & simulation
Selection of suitable LED products
Installation & commissioning
Maintenance & long-term service
Request a free consultation & lighting design now