Illuminate Your Game: 7 Court Lighting Ideas to Spotlight Your Sports
When you build an athletic court in your backyard, you need proper illumination to dispel shadows and play through sunset. Proper lighting is key to making your court functional and safe for nighttime play, so including the best lighting options is a great idea.
C&C Courts, a game court builder in Wisconsin, can help by providing the best court accessories, including lighting. Here are some of our favorite lighting options for athletic courts in Wisconsin.
1. LED Floodlights
LED Floodlights are bright, energy-efficient, and long-lasting. They will provide enough illumination that you can continue to play throughout the evening hours after the sun sets.
These lights can be mounted on tall poles or nearby structures, such as a garage or the side of your house, for even coverage. Additionally, you can choose adjustable-angle lights to reduce glare as the sun moves through the sky.
2. Solar-Powered Lights
For an eco-friendly lighting source, consider solar-powered lights. They are cost-effective and ideal for low-maintenance lighting without electrical wiring. These are a good option if you don’t have a ready power source near your backyard court. Solar-powered lights are best for casual play rather than competitive matches, however, as the brightness is lower.
3. Motion-Activated Lights
If you want your court lighting to double as security lighting, consider motion-activated lights. They are also energy-efficient, as they will turn off when no motion is detected. That way, you won’t forget to turn them off at the end of a play session. They are perfect for multi-use backyard spaces, as well.
4. String Lights for Ambient Glow
While these lights won’t fully illuminate your court, string lights add a fun, stylish atmosphere to your backyard. They work great for social games rather than high-performance play, but can be used in conjunction with brighter lights if you choose. Make sure you choose weatherproof outdoor-rated string lights to ensure they survive Wisconsin weather.
5. Mounted Wall or Fence Lights
If you don’t want to install light poles, you can opt for mounted wall or fence lights. These help illuminate the key playing areas without piles and are ideal for smaller courts like pickleball or half-court basketball. Some optimal installation locations include fences, garage walls, or patio overhangs.
6. High-Powered Sports Lighting Poles
For professional-level brightness, choose high-powered sports lighting poles. They do require professional electrical installation, but they provide the best visibility and brightness for playing high-level sports well into the night. They are great for tennis, pickleball, basketball, or any other sport.
7. Portable LED Work Lights
For a budget-friendly and portable option, choose portable LED work lights. These are versatile, so when you don’t need them for playing sports, you can move them around to your garage or other areas of your home.
If you have a multi-sport athletic court, you can reposition the work lights to provide optimal lighting for the sport you are playing. They are best if you only plan on playing during the night on occasion.
Build a Complete Athletic Court Setup with C&C Courts
No matter which sport you love to play, or if you love to play many of them, C&C Courts can help you design and build a premier athletic court in your backyard.
There are many reasons to build a backyard game court, and with optimal lighting, you can extend the use of your court into the night and long after the sun sets in the fall and early winter. With C&C Courts at your side, you’ll receive the best customer service and workmanship for your athletic court, and we’ll ensure you are completely satisfied with the final product.
Request a free quote online or call our Milwaukee/Madison office at 414-431-8665 for more information.
