How Tall are the Cricket Field Flood Lights?

When lighting a cricket stadium, we may want to know what the height of the cricket field floodlight is. In fact, it is important to find the best height of the cricket ground light pole because we can optimize the lighting design.

If the cricket stadium lighting is installed too low or the pole is too short, the flood lights may produce significant glare and the uniformity of the lighting will be compromised. On the other hand, if the cricket field lighting is too high or the light poles are too tall, light loss may increase and we have to bear the unnecessarily high light pole cost and the corresponding installation cost, which is why we choose the optimal height for the cricket pitch lighting.

How high should the lights be in the cricket stadium?

According to our research, the common number of light poles on cricket ground is 4, 6 or 8. In general, the height of the cricket stadium lights varies with the number of poles and the level of competition. Let’s see how high the lights are on the cricket stadium and how many light poles there are.

Type of cricket field or stadium	How tall are the cricket stadium lights	How many light poles are there on the cricket field
Class III (Amateur or recreational cricket ground)	8 to 18 meters (26 to 59 feet)	4 to 6 poles
Class II (Training field)	15 to 25 meters (49 to 82 feet)	4 to 6 poles
Class I (Professional cricket stadium)	20 to 40 meters (66 to 131 feet)	4 to 8 poles

From the table above, we can see that the height of light poles in cricket stadiums increases as the level of competition increases. This means that if the stadium is designed for professional use, talking about hosting international or TV cricket matches, then the cricket lights will be higher. This is because we can get good lighting uniformity by mounting the lights on higher poles. Floodlights on cricket field spread the beam of light evenly across the ground.

In a first class (professional) stadium, the cricket stadium lights will be 20 to 40 meters (66 to 131 feet) high, while in a third class (recreational) cricket pitch we will find lights from 8 to 18 meters (26 to 59 feet) high. If the light pole is not high enough, the beam may not reach the center of the cricket field effectively, thus creating dim light spots that affect the performance of the cricket and the visual experience of the spectators.

With more poles, we can slightly reduce the height of the cricket ground lighting because each light can illuminate a smaller area, so we can get more or less the same lighting uniformity by using 4, 6 or 8 poles in the cricket area. If you need more help with cricket lighting heights and lighting design, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We offer a free consultation service.