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Court Lighting Costs in Australia

Sports Court Lighting. Made Practical.

One of the first questions asked on any project is: How much does sports court lighting cost? The answer depends on the type of court, required light levels, pole configuration and site conditions. But we can provide practical guidance to help you budget realistically.

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What Affects Court Lighting Cost?

Several factors influence total project cost:

  • Court size and number of courts

  • Required lighting level (recreational vs competition)

  • Pole height and condition

  • New installation vs upgrade

  • Electrical infrastructure on site

  • Spill light control requirements

Lighting performance level has the biggest impact.

 

Typical Cost Ranges (Indicative Only)

Tennis Court Lighting

  • Residential / recreational: $12,000 – $25,000

  • Club competition level: $20,000 – $45,000

  • Higher-level facilities: $45,000+

Pickleball Court Lighting

  • Single court recreational: $8,000 – $18,000

  • Multi-court facilities: $18,000 – $40,000+

Netball Court Lighting

  • School / community level: $15,000 – $35,000

  • Association level facilities: $35,000+

Lawn Bowls Lighting

  • Single green upgrade: $25,000 – $60,000

  • Multi-rink facilities: Project dependent

 

Upgrading from Metal Halide?

LED upgrades typically:

  • Reduce energy consumption

  • Reduce maintenance costs

  • Improve light consistency

  • Provide instant start operation

Operating savings often justify the upgrade over time.

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Getting an Accurate Price

To provide a more precise estimate, we usually need:

  • Court type

  • Number of courts

  • Existing pole height (if applicable)

  • Location

  • Required level of play

Tell us the basics and we’ll help you budget appropriately.

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How Many Lights Do You Need Per Court?

This is one of the most common questions we receive. The answer depends on:

• Court type
• Pole height
• Required lighting level
• Beam angle selection

But there are typical configurations.

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Tennis Courts

Most standard outdoor tennis courts use:

  • 4 or 6 poles

  • Typically 1–2 luminaires per pole

Recreational courts may use fewer fittings. Competition courts often require more fittings and higher mounting heights for uniformity. Pole height is critical. Too low and glare increases. Too high and performance drops.

 

Pickleball Courts

Due to smaller court size, most installations use:

  • 4 poles

  • 1 fitting per pole (depending on level required)

Multi-court facilities require coordinated layout to maintain uniform coverage and reduce spill.

 

Netball Courts

Netball requires careful glare control due to upward sightlines.

Typical layouts involve:

  • 4 poles

  • 1–2 luminaires per pole depending on competition level

Uniformity is more important than simply increasing brightness.

 

Lawn Bowls Greens

Bowls lighting prioritises flat, consistent illumination across large areas. Configurations vary widely depending on:

  • Number of rinks

  • Green dimensions

  • Existing infrastructure

Uniformity is critical.

 

Why You Shouldn’t Guess

Adding more lights does not automatically improve performance. Proper spacing, aiming and beam selection matter more than quantity. We provide practical guidance to ensure:

  • Appropriate light levels

  • Controlled glare

  • Reduced spill

  • Sensible installation

 

Planning a Layout?

Let us know your court type and pole height. We’ll suggest a practical configuration.​​​

 

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