How Many Cricket Stadium Lights Are Used In Cricket Ground?

Cricket Stadium Lighting Standards

To better understand cricket stadium lights, it is essential to take a closer look at the illuminate standards. There are different standards are set by the International Cricket Council (ICC) as well as practice pitch cricket stadium lights standards and indoor cricket ground lighting standards that need to be considered. These are mentioned below.

The cricket ground lights lux level is divided into 3 classes, we need about 200 to 300 lux if use for practice or recreational purpose. However it is 300 to 500lux if use for regional competition,it is sufficient for players to have mild competition among the team members. The professional matches like national or international cricket tournaments such as ICC World Cup will require 500 to 750 lux. The brightness is higher because the movement is more intense. High-intensity stadium lighting can stimulate the vitality of cricket players, thereby improving their performance. For the cricket stadium holding international broadcasting competitions, it requires even highest standard of 1500 to 2500 lux. Because it provides clearer environment for taking photo and video shooting.

What Are The Lights For Cricket Ground?

Light for cricket ground typically include a series of floodlights mounted on tall poles strategically positioned around the perimeter of the field. These floodlights provide powerful illumination to ensure adequate visibility during day-night matches or matches played in low-light conditions. The lights used for cricket grounds before are often high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps, such as metal halide lamps.

In recent years, LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology has also gained popularity for cricket ground lighting, and gradually replacing HID lamps. Because LED lights consume less energy, have a much longer lifespan, and offer better control over lighting levels. They provide excellent brightness, reduce glare, and can be dimmed or adjusted as per the requirements of the game.

The specific number and positioning of lights may vary depending on the size and layout of the cricket ground, as well as the lighting standards prescribed above. The aim is to ensure that the entire playing area, including the pitch, boundary lines, and outfield, is evenly illuminated to facilitate clear visibility for players, officials, and spectators.

Here is some project solutions for reference, welcome to contact our professional sales engineer to get your own cricket ground lighting design.

Class I: International Broadcasting Events Level

Basic information

Size of playing field: 130*130m

Power: 264pcs 1200W LED Cricket Stadium Lights

Poles Qty&Height: 6Pcs 35M

Average lux: 1500lux outfield, 2400lux infield

Class II: Regional/Club Competition Level

Basic information

Size of playing field: 125*76m

Power: 56pcs 1000W LED Cricket Stadium Lights

Poles Qty& Height: 6pcs 25M

Average lux: 601lux infield, 450lux outfield

Class III: Recreational or Practise Court Level

Basic information

Size of playing field: 118*118m

Power: 24pcs 1200W LED Cricket Ground Lights

Poles Qty& Height: 4pcs 20M

Average lux: 200lux

What Is The Cost Of LED Cricket Stadium Lighting?

LED Cricket Stadium Light and Electricity Cost

We may wonder about the cost of cricket stadium lights before and after buying. Before the purchase, we may wish to know how much and the best & lowest cost for cricket lights; While after the installation, we will have the concern about the running cost of the cricket stadium lighting, such as the maintenance and electricity cost. Indeed, the cricket lights themselves can be up to $30,000-$100,000, while the running electricity bill is about $10 to $20 per hour if you are using LED cricket stadium lights.

However, this value varies according to the types of the luminaire, size of the ball field, the height of the pole, the nature of the matches (whether it is for professional matches or recreational competition). The below will show more details.

LED Cricket Ground & Stadium Lights Maintenance Cost

Apart from the cricket stadium light cost and electrical bill, we also need to consider the maintenance cost, it is negligible when comparing to an electricity bill. It is because an LED is a durable lamp for a cricket stadium because of its solid-state properties. The LED life-span is about 100,000hrs, 8-10 times higher than HID or HPS traditional lamps. The led cricket lights can work for about 27 years under the above setting, so choosing the high quality and right led cricket stadium lights, you can save a tone of repair and replacement cost, you will see the huge different in the next chart.

How Much Can You Save By Switching To LED Cricket Lights?

For example, the 80pcs 1000w LED cricket ground lights is adopted to replace the 80pcs traditional 2000w (total power of single lamp is 2080w) high pressure sodium lamp. The economic analysis results are as follows:

Item	1000W LED cricket ground lights	2000W HPS
2 years input and maintenance cost	lamp price * lamp quantity +bulb price*bulb replacement quantity = 600$/set *80 sets +0 = 48,000$	single lamp price * lamp quantity + bulb price * bulb replacement quantity = 450*80+20*80 =37,600$
2 years electricity fee	single lamp power * lamp quantity * daily working hours *365 days * electricity price *2= 1000*80/1000*10*365*0.12*2 = 70,080$	single lamp power * lamp quantity * daily working hours *365 days * electricity price *2 = 2080*80/1000*10*365*0.12*2 =145,766$
2 years total cost	48,000$ + 70,080$ =118,080$	37,600$ +145,766$ = 183,366$
Saved $65,286 in 2years

Note: the service life of high pressure sodium lamp is generally only 2 ~ 3 years, so the actual replacement cycle of high pressure sodium lamp is two years.

However, the service life of LED is about 100,000hrs, so it can also work for more than 27 years if working for 10hrs every day.

2000w high pressure sodium lamp, the actual power consumption of a single lamp is 2080w. Calculated according to the unit price of electricity charge: $0.12/kWh. While Single light 1000w LED cricket ground light, its LED power is about 995w. All the above lamp price is caculated as an approx range, because different quality will be different price.

From the above data, it can be seen that using LED cricket stadium lights can save $37,843 of electricity every year. Even though LED Cricket Field Lights one-time investment($48,000) is more larger than high pressure sodium lamp($37,600). But over two years of operation, the led cricket lights is obviously better cost effective, saving $65,286.

Considering the saving of electricity and maintenance costs, if calculated that the service life of each LED cricket light is 10 years. Within the life cycle, the investment payback period of LED cricket stadium lights is less than 2 years, so the electricity cost and maintenance costs saved in the remaining 8 years are the actual energy saving benefits.

How To Choose The Best LED Cricket Stadium Light Fixture?

The led cricket stadium lights below is the best option to light any cricket fields regardless of level of play. These high-powered fixtures get the job done.

 

The best LED cricket stadium light should have the following features:

1. High luminosity

The led cricket stadium lights should also be capable of producing high luminosity to provide sufficient brightness to the cricket field. LED lights offer excellent luminosity compared to traditional lights.

2. Energy efficiency

LED cricket stadium lighting are highly energy efficient, consuming significantly less power compared to traditional lights. Hence, this results in reduced energy bills and a lower carbon footprint.

3. Uniform lighting

The lights should provide uniform lighting across the cricket field to ensure that there are neither shadows nor dark spots that could interfere with the game.

4. Long lifespan

LED stadium lights have a longer lifespan compared to traditional lights, which can save on maintenance and replacement costs.

5. Durability

The LED cricket stadium lights should made from durable materials that can also withstand harsh weather conditions and regular use. Moreover, robust construction is essential to ensure longevity and consistent performance on the field.

6.  Easy installation

The LED cricket stadium lights should be designed to be easy to install and maintain, also alsensuring minimal downtime for the stadium. Additionally, efficient installation and maintenance processes will contribute to the overall reliability of the lighting system

7. Controllable

LED cricket stadium lights should be controllable,also allowing for customization of the lighting depending on the requirements of the game.

8.  Flicker-free

The led stadium lights should be flicker-free to ensure that there is no strobing effect that could affect player performance.

9. No glare

Moreover,the led cricket stadium lights should not produce glare, which could affect player performance and cause discomfort to spectators.

10. Eco-friendly

LED cricket lights are eco-friendly, producing no harmful chemicals or pollutants, which is beneficial for both the environment and people’s health.

Product Application

Widely used for sports stadium, buildings and outdoor landscape lighting, airports, high poles, plazas, ports, Wharf and so on.

Conclusion

We hope this comprehensive guide will also help you in selecting the best led cricket stadium lighting system. LED cricket ground lights are an ideal choice to illuminate the sports stadiums because it is energy-efficient, cost-saving, easy to install and maintain. To have the perfectly led cricket stadium lighting system, you must get professional help. If you want to know more about LED cricket stadium lights, welcome to email our sales engineer via [email protected] to get the best led cricket stadium lighting solution and also quotation.

Frequently Asked Questions 

1.What is stadium lighting?
Stadium lights are powerful sports lighting fixtures typically mounted on tall towers or poles, designed with narrow beam angles ranging from 12 to 60 degrees. These smaller beam angles focus the light more intensely within the specified range, enabling bright and effective illumination of the sports ground from elevated heights. However, selecting the wrong beam angle can lead to uneven lighting across the field, creating dark spots that negatively impact the experience for both players and spectators.

2. Which lamp are used in stadium?
LED stadium lights are the best choice when compare to halogen lamps or mercury etc. LED to replace metal halides is more brighter, much more energy efficient and more durable.

3. How many lumens is per LED stadium light?
Most LED stadium lights are about 150-170lm/w, 600W LED stadium light is above 90,000 lm to replace a 1500 watt metal halide sports light, lumens is the amount of light from a fixture and differs from the light on the ground, known as footcandles.

4. What wattage LED stadium lights to use for football field?
To quickly understand the total power required for football stadium lights, it is better to make the light simulation, contact our professional sales to get the best light design now.