Padel is a fast paced racket sport played on an enclosed court, combining the strategy of tennis with the walls-in-play dynamics of squash. Already a favourite in Spain and across Europe, padel has recently seen a surge in popularity across the UK, with new courts opening in sports clubs and leisure centres nationwide. Its quick rallies, glass surroundings, and all-weather play demand precise, well designed lighting for clear visibility and consistent performance.
As padel expands across the UK, many new courts are being created in converted tennis facilities or as part of multi-sport venues. With the UK’s short daylight hours for much of the year, especially in winter, effective padel court lighting isn’t just a nice to have — it’s essential for extending play into the evenings and ensuring year-round usability. Quality lighting allows players to track the ball clearly, reduces glare and shadows, and meets sport governing body standards for safety and performance. For clubs, the right lighting setup enhances the playing experience, attracts more members, and creates a professional, welcoming atmosphere that keeps players coming back.
In the UK, padel court lighting should meet the requirements outlined in EN 12193 – Light and lighting: Sports lighting, the European standard adopted by the British Standards Institution (BSI). These guidelines define the minimum illumination levels and uniformity needed for safe and enjoyable play, whether for casual games or televised tournaments.
Uniformity is just as important as lux level. Even lighting ensures the ball remains visible across the whole court, reducing glare and eliminating dark patches, a particular challenge with padel’s glass walls. For outdoor courts, lighting should also be designed to minimise spill light and comply with local planning restrictions on glare and light pollution.
Achieving the correct lighting levels for padel courts isn’t just about meeting regulations it’s about delivering a playing experience that feels professional, safe, and enjoyable. The Padel Plus LED fitting has been specifically designed to meet or exceed EN 12193 standards for both indoor and outdoor courts, across all three lighting classes.
With a carefully engineered beam pattern, the Padel Plus ensures even illumination with minimal glare, making it ideal for padel’s glass-walled design. Whether you need 750 lux indoors for Class I competition or 200–500 lux outdoors for recreational and club play, this fitting delivers the required brightness with outstanding uniformity.
Key benefits of the Padel Plus LED:
For clubs, leisure centres, and private facilities, upgrading to the Padel Plus LED fitting means not only meeting lighting standards but also enhancing the overall playing environment, attracting more players, and lowering long-term operating costs.
Using our Padel Plus LED fittings, we can achieve EN 12193 Class III lighting levels with just four fixtures per court, mounted at the stanadrd height of 6 metres. This setup delivers the required 200 lux (outdoor) or 300 lux (indoor) with excellent uniformity, ensuring clear visibility across the entire playing area.
With a total power consumption of only 960 W per court, this design is highly energy efficient, keeping running costs low without compromising on performance. Precision optics minimise glare and shadows, making play more comfortable for both recreational and club-level games.
Every design we produce is tailored to the specific venue. The result is a padel court lighting system that not only meets but often exceeds recommended standards providing consistent, professional-quality illumination for years to come.
Don’t settle for average lighting — give your padel court the professional edge it deserves. Contact our technical sales team at sales@nexislighting.co.uk and we’ll design a compliant, cost-efficient lighting system that meets EN 12193 standards and elevates the playing experience for every match.
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