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Soccer field photometric studies help confirm whether the pitch has consistent light from goal to goal and sideline to sideline. The examples below compare different pole heights, fixture counts, and field sizes. Use them to frame questions about practice fields, youth soccer, and regulation play before requesting a project-specific layout.
Soccer Field Photometric Light Study Examples
- Soccer Field (Regulation) - 4qty 60ft High Poles - 32qty 1400w Lights - 51fc avg - (312)
- Soccer Field (Regulation) - 4qty 70ft High Poles - 32qty 1400w Lights - 51fc avg - (313)
- Soccer Field (Regulation) - 4qty 80ft High Poles - 32qty 1400w Lights - 51fc avg - (314)
- Soccer Field (Youth Soccer) - 6qty 50ft High Poles - 60qty 500w Lights - 57fc avg - (316)
- Soccer Field (Youth Soccer) - 6qty 60ft High Poles - 60qty 500w Lights - 56fc avg - (317)
- Soccer Field (Youth Soccer) - 6qty 60ft High Poles - 36qty 800w Lights - 52fc avg - (318)
- Soccer Field (College Pro) - 6qty 80ft High Poles - 60qty 1400w Lights - 67fc avg - (319)
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Key Takeaway: Soccer lighting should minimize dark corners, uneven midfield coverage, and goalkeeper glare. Review both average footcandles and uniformity before selecting poles and fixtures.
How to Use These Study Examples
Use these real examples as planning references, not one-size-fits-all prescriptions. Site dimensions, pole setbacks, mounting height, beam angle, voltage, local code, and target light levels can all change the fixture count and aiming plan.
When comparing studies, look at the field or area size, pole height, fixture count, wattage, average footcandles, and whether the layout controls spill light outside the target area.
For soccer, also compare the pole count against the level of play. A youth practice field can often accept lower light levels than a regulation, college, or broadcast-adjacent field, but it still needs consistent coverage through the center circle, penalty areas, corners, and goal mouths.
If players or spectators complain about glare, the answer is not always more wattage. Higher mounting heights, tighter beam selection, better aiming, and revised pole setbacks can often improve visibility while keeping spill light under control.
Photometric Study FAQs
It shows expected light levels, fixture locations, aiming, mounting heights, beam patterns, and uniformity before installation. The goal is to confirm the lighting plan before poles and fixtures are ordered; for new projects, request a free photometric lighting study with site dimensions and mounting details.
Average footcandles can look good even when some areas are too bright and others are too dark. Review uniformity, glare, pole placement, and spill light along with the average.
Send dimensions, mounting heights, pole locations, voltage, photos, target light levels, and any code, neighbor, camera, or spill-light requirements. More site detail makes the layout more useful.
Related Articles
Photometric Study GuideLearn what a photometric study is and how to use it before buying lights.
How to Read a Photometric StudyUnderstand footcandle grids, uniformity ratios, isolines, and fixture schedules.
Request a Free Light StudySend dimensions, pole locations, and target light levels for layout help.
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