Tennis Court Lighting
Tennis is a fast-paced sport that demands high-quality lighting to keep every serve, volley, and spin visible — whether you’re playing indoors or under the open sky. But poor lighting design or outdated fixtures can cause inconsistent brightness, annoying glare, or even blind spots where the ball disappears.
Whether indoors or outdoors, some lamps cannot meet international competition standards and fail to meet the ITF (International Tennis Federation)’s requirements for venue lighting, such as illumination level and uniformity.
Problems
Complex motion trajectories require high lighting accuracy : In high speed sports such as tennis, the angle error of the lighting fixtures causes the light to interfere with the players’ judgment.
Shadows and glare: Shadows and glare affect the players’ ability to track the ball.
Uniform lighting: Consistent lighting is essential to ensure fair play and optimal performance.
Problems
Light spillover and neighbor complaints: Light spillover affects the surrounding environment.
Energy consumption: Long-term operation of lighting equipment in large areas consumes a lot of electricity.
Insufficient protection level : Outdoor lighting fixtures must meet higher standards of waterproof and dustproof (such as IP66), otherwise they are prone to water ingress and damage.
Tennis Court Lighting Layout Requirements
Lighting is arranged on both sides of the court. The installation height of non-competition venue lighting is at least 8 meters, and the installation height of formal competition venue lighting is at least 12 meters. The light poles on both sides of the outdoor court are arranged sideways.
The light poles of the court with audience seats should be arranged behind the audience seats to avoid blocking the audience’s sight.
Indoor Tennis Court Lighting
Aegis 150W — Modular Build + Anti-Collision Grill
Indoor tennis courts often deal with direct ball impact, especially near mid-court fixtures. A broken lens or cover can mean downtime or costly replacements.
With Aegis, we’ve built in a protective grill that absorbs impact without compromising light output. And thanks to its modular design, maintenance is quick — just swap out a module instead of replacing the whole unit. Less downtime, more game time.
| Site level | Applicable venues | product | Installation method | quantity | remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | tennis court | Aegis | Projection from both sides | 14 | Installation height 8-12m |
| II | tennis court | Aegis | Projection from both sides | 22 | Installation height 8-12m |
Sky — Ultra-Wide Uniform Lighting
One of the most common complaints is dark patches across the court. Players lose sight of the ball, especially during high lobs or fast rallies.
Our Sky fixture provides even lighting across a wide area, eliminating dark zones and ensuring consistent visibility across every square meter. The anti-glare tech cuts harsh reflections by up to 30%, making it easier on the eyes even during long matches.
Hermes — Adjustable Beam + Soft Light Control
Glare is more than annoying — it can ruin the game. Overhead lighting often bounces off polished courts, or hits players directly in the eyes.
Hermes tackles this with a 90° adjustable beam, letting you aim light exactly where it’s needed — no spillover, no wasted energy. Plus, the built-in soft diffuser cuts harsh reflections, delivering smooth, eye-friendly light.
Targeted lighting over specific zones (net, baseline). Ideal for courts with mixed ceiling heights or architectural beams.
Outdoor Tennis Court Lighting – Galileo 300W
No one wants to play under lights that scatter or create halos. Galileo uses precision prism lens panels to shape the beam with pinpoint control. That means:
- Less glare
- Better contrast for ball tracking
- More even light on the entire court surface
Rain, dust, coastal humidity — it doesn’t matter. With IP66 protection, Galileo keeps water and particles out, ensuring stable performance all year round.
Thanks to optimized optics and powerful LEDs, one Galileo 300W can light a wide area, meaning fewer poles, fewer fixtures, and less wiring.For a standard full-size outdoor court (36m x 18m), 6–8 Galileo units mounted at 8–12m height can deliver uniform brightness with minimal blind spots.
| Site level | Applicable venues | product | Installation method | quantity | remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | tennis court | GALELEO | 4 light poles on both sides | 8 | 8–12m light pole |
| II | tennis court | GALELEO | 4 light poles on both sides | 12 | 8–12m light pole |
We have provided tennis court lighting solutions for many different customer environments. We have extensive experience and can definitely provide you with a good lighting solution. You can fully trust us.
Frequently Asked Question
01 How do you control glare and shadows on the court?
We use specially designed optics and beam angles to focus light exactly where it's needed. That means even coverage across the court—no dark spots, no blinding glare for players or spectators.
02 Can you help with lighting layouts for multiple courts or large tennis centers?
Absolutely. Just send us your site plan and we’ll provide a custom photometric layout with fixture recommendations, pole placement, and lux levels.
03What color temperature works best for tennis lighting?
5000K is our go-to—it gives a crisp, daylight-like feel that helps players track the ball better. For indoor courts, some clients prefer 4000K for a slightly warmer tone without sacrificing visibility.
04 Can your LED lights be installed on existing poles or structures?
Most of the time, yes. Our fixtures are lightweight and compatible with standard mounting brackets. We’ll confirm with you based on your current setup and make sure everything fits properly.