Australian Sports Lighting Standards

Australian standards for lighting including stadium lighting, sports field lighting, courts, playing areas, and sports lighting in general, depend on the level of competition that will take place and the related standards, where available, for lighting levels and lighting uniformity.

Key Australian lighting standards which apply to Sports Lighting include:

• AS 2560.1:2018 – Sports Lighting Part 1: General Principles
• AS 2560.2:2021 – Sports Lighting Part 2: Specific Applications
• AS 4282:2019 – Control of the obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting

It is important to note that not all sports applications are currently covered under Australian lighting standards (AS 2560.2), however, the committee board of LG-009 Sports Lighting is working to introduce and include further sports and activities which require sports lighting. Halliday Lighting Australia has a representative on this committee so please do contact us for current guidance and updates.

For Australian lighting standards relating to the following sports, please click the relevant link from the list below:

• AFL Lighting
• Soccer Field Lighting
• Hockey Lighting
• Rugby Lighting
• Tennis Lighting
• Cricket Lighting
• Baseball and Softball Lighting

The following tables provide an overview of the Australian lighting standards for various sports and stadium lighting which we have not covered in individual articles within Support Hub.

Netball and Basketball Australian Standards for Lighting – AS 2560.2.4

Lawn Bowls Australian Lighting Standards – AS 2560.2.8

What do these sports field lighting terms mean?

• Lux levels – Lux levels refer to the measurement of illuminance, or the amount of light falling on a surface, typically expressed in lux (lx). Australian standards for lux levels provide guidelines for adequate lighting levels in various settings, ensuring appropriate visibility and safety.
• Illuminance – the term used to describe the level of light on a surface in lumens/m² or lux.
• Maintained illuminance – is the term used to describe the average illuminance on a reference surface when maintenance must be carried out.
• Eh lux – Average maintained illuminance.
• U1Min/Avg – The lowest recorded lux value on the playing surface divided by the average.
• U2Min/Max – The lowest recorded lux value on the playing surface divided by the highest value.

Our team of lighting experts is available to answer any queries you may have about floodlights and to support you through the planning and design stages of your sports lighting project. If you would like to discuss the floodlight requirements for your sports facility or stadium lighting with one of our experienced team members, please contact us.

Useful Links:
NSW Office of Sport – Outdoor Design
Queensland Government Sports Field Lighting – Get in the Game

Disclaimer:
The information provided on this page has been collated from various sources, including those provided above in Useful Links. This information may be subject to change at any time by sports governing bodies and standards agencies.