Padel Court Lighting Guide: Lux Levels, Height & LED Options

Great padel court lighting is the difference between a court you can use at night and a court players love. Whether you're building a new club or upgrading an existing facility, this guide covers the key lighting decisions: lux levels, mounting height, LED vs traditional floodlights, and what to specify when ordering your court.

1. Why Lighting Matters for Padel Courts

Padel is a fast game played on an enclosed court with glass walls. Poor lighting creates glare on the glass, hard shadows, and uneven brightness — all of which hurt performance and safety. Good lighting:

• Extends usable hours: evening matches and rentals become possible, increasing club revenue
• Reduces eye strain: even, glare-free illumination keeps players comfortable
• Improves ball visibility: players can track the fast-moving yellow ball at every height

2. Recommended Lux Levels for Padel

Lux measures how much light reaches the playing surface. For padel, the standard recommendation is:

Hllye courts come standard with zero-glare LED floodlights (typically 4x 150W or 200W, delivering 300-400 lux) — ideal for club and competitive play out of the box.

3. Mounting Height and Positioning

Where you place the lights matters as much as how bright they are:

• Mounting height: lights should be mounted high enough (typically 6-8m for padel) to spread light evenly and reduce glare in players' eyes.
• Positioning: fixtures are usually mounted on the steel structure corners or on separate lighting poles beside the court.
• Avoid direct sightlines: position fixtures so they're not in the players' direct line of sight when serving or looking up.
• Uniformity: aim for even coverage across the 20m x 10m playing area — no dark corners near the glass.

4. LED vs Traditional Floodlights

• LED (recommended): energy-efficient, long lifespan, instant on, and lower glare. Hllye uses zero-glare LED floodlights designed specifically for padel.
• Halogen / metal halide: cheaper upfront but higher running costs, shorter lifespan, and slower warm-up — rarely the best choice for a modern club.

Color temperature: most clubs choose cool white (4000-5000K) for good ball contrast. Some premium venues opt for adjustable color temperature systems.

5. What to Specify When Ordering

When you buy a padel court, confirm the lighting package includes:

• Complete LED floodlight fixtures (typically 4x 150W or 200W per court)
• Lighting poles or mounting brackets for the steel structure
• Wiring and connection hardware
• Documented lux output (300-400 lux standard on Hllye courts)

Need help planning your club's lighting? Use our padel court cost calculator to estimate the full project, or talk to our engineers about the best lighting configuration for your site.