Padel court lighting
Good lighting decides whether your court is full at 9 pm. Here is how to choose it, and the three LED systems we install, with list prices and the numbers behind them.
Short answer
For most clubs, padel-specific linear LED lights such as LED Projects ICE X8 give the best balance: even, glare-free light around 330 lux, flicker-free video and only 1,200 W per court. Choose Prism Flood floodlights for budget outdoor and multi-court sites, and LED Halo for indoor premium courts that want a pole-free ring of light.
Quick choice
Three LED systems cover almost every club. Start with where the court is and how it will be used.
Outdoor and multi-courtRobust floodlights that do the job on a tight budget. The sensible choice when you light many courts at once or play mostly outdoors.
US$490 per court
Our recommendation for most clubsLinear lights with optics made only for padel. Even, glare-free light, low power use and flicker-free video for streaming and replays.
US$2,900 per court
Indoor and premiumA continuous ring of light on all four sides of the court. No poles, no hot spots, and a look players remember. Dimmable from your phone.
US$4,900 per court
List prices per court in US dollars, 2026, excluding local electrical work. Every lighting option comes with a lighting layout drawing.
Side by side
| Prism FloodUS$490 | LED Projects ICE X8US$2,900 | LED HaloUS$4,900 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Outdoor sites, many courts, tight budget | Clubs, leagues, streaming and events | Indoor flagship and premium venues |
| Fixtures | 8 floodlights × 200 W | 8 linear lights × 150 W, two per pole | 48 linear fixtures × 60 W |
| Power per court | 1,600 W | 1,200 W | 2,880 W at full output, dimmable |
| Light | 6,500 K cool white, CRI 80+ | 5,000 K, 334 lux average, 0.81 uniformity | 4,000, 5,000 or 6,000 K, CRI 80, UGR < 19 |
| Video | Flicker-free | Anti-flicker driver, safe for slow motion | Flicker-free, smooth dimming |
| Protection | IP66 aluminium housing | IP67, IK10 impact rating | IP54, for indoor use |
| Mounting | T, curved or Z poles | Curved poles on the court frame | Suspended ring, 6–8 m high, no poles |
| Control | On and off | On and off, dimming as an option | App, wall panel, schedules and scenes |
| Warranty | Covered by the court warranty | 5 years | 5 years, 50,000-hour rated life |
Five questions
Outdoor courts need sealed, weather-proof fittings on poles. Indoors you can also hang a pole-free ring from the roof.
Plan around 300 lux for club play, 500 lux or more for competition and well above that for TV.
Choose an anti-flicker driver. Cheap drivers flicker on slow-motion replays and phone video.
Asymmetric optics put light on the court, not in the neighbours’ windows. Helpful for planning approval.
Poles in your frame colour, or a floating ring of light. Lighting is the first thing people photograph at night.
Running costs
Energy per court per year with the lights on 6 hours a day. Multiply by your local price per kWh. At US$0.20 per kWh, ICE X8 costs about US$525 a year to run.
Smart control
LED Halo is controlled from an app or a wall panel. Switch courts on and off, set the brightness for each session and schedule opening and closing times. Run lessons at lower output and save power, then go to full brightness for matches.
The court builder shows every light on your court, day and night, and adds it to your price.
FAQ
Still unsure? WhatsApp +46 73 509 69 60 for an answer the same day.
As a rule of thumb, around 300 lux for recreational club play, 500 lux or more for competitions and much higher for televised events. Uniformity matters as much as brightness: an even court with no dark corners plays better than a bright one with hot spots. LED Projects ICE X8 averages 334 lux with 0.81 uniformity.
Prism list prices per court are US$490 for Prism Flood, US$2,900 for LED Projects ICE X8 and US$4,900 for LED Halo. Local electrical work, cabling and permits are extra.
Prism Flood (IP66) and ICE X8 (IP67) work indoors and outdoors. LED Halo is rated IP54 and is for indoor courts only.
Cheap LED drivers flicker at a rate the eye cannot see but cameras can. Replays, streaming and phone videos then show banding. ICE X8 uses an anti-flicker driver suitable for slow motion.
Between 4,000 K and 6,500 K. Around 5,000 K is a neutral white that keeps the yellow ball crisp against blue turf. LED Halo lets you choose 4,000, 5,000 or 6,000 K.
Usually four, two on each side wall, mounted on the court frame. Flood and ICE X8 use poles. LED Halo hangs from the roof and needs no poles at all.
Often, for outdoor courts near homes. We supply a lighting layout drawing, and asymmetric optics keep light spill low, which helps the application.
Tell us about your site. You get a layout, a timeline and an itemised quote, usually within 48 hours.
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