Start with the court layout
Court orientation, net and hoop positions, fencing, ceiling structure and spectator locations all influence sensible luminaire positions.
Sports & Courts · Infrastructure answer
How Should Sports Court Lighting Be Planned?
Lighting should be coordinated with the court layout before poles, ceilings or electrical routes are fixed. The required lighting level and design depend on the sport, venue and local requirements.
Planning guidance — final supplied configuration remains project-specific.
Reviewed September 2026 · Current live planning resource
Control glare and spill
Residential neighbours, players, cameras and spectators can all be affected by poorly placed lighting. Final photometric design should be project-specific.
Keep electrical work local
Apollo can supply relevant sports-lighting products where confirmed, while electrical design, installation and local compliance remain with the purchaser's project team.
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