UEFA Stadium Lighting Guide 2016

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UEFA Stadium Lighting Guide
2016
UEFA Stadium Lighting Guide 2016
Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
2 Design guide .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Main points .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
3 UEFA illuminance levels ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 New stadiums ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Existing stadiums ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
3.3 Illuminance levels ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
3.4 Overview of illuminance levels for UEFA competitions ...................................................................................... 8
4 UEFA illuminance requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Elite level A stadiums .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Level A floodlighting illuminance.............................................................................................................................. 10
4.3 Level B floodlighting illuminance .............................................................................................................................. 11
4.4 Level C floodlighting illuminance .............................................................................................................................. 12
4.5 Level D floodlighting illuminance .............................................................................................................................. 13
5 Illuminance design guidelines ...................................................................................................................................... 14
5.1 Players and officials .......................................................................................................................................................... 14
5.2 Spectators ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14
5.3 Broadcasters and media ................................................................................................................................................. 14
5.4 Luminaire mounting positions .................................................................................................................................... 14
5.5 Floodlight luminaire mounting guide ...................................................................................................................... 15
6 Diagrams of design guidelines ..................................................................................................................................... 16
6.1 Corners – column/tower floodlight array ................................................................................................................. 16
6.2 Corners – linear floodlight array ................................................................................................................................. 17
6.3 Pitch perimeter – lateral distance ............................................................................................................................... 18
6.4 Pitch perimeter – luminaire mounting zone .......................................................................................................... 19
6.5 Pitch perimeter – second linear row .......................................................................................................................... 20
6.6 Luminaires’ focus point angle ...................................................................................................................................... 21
6.7 Pitch sides – luminaire mounting position ............................................................................................................. 22
6.8 Behind penalty area – luminaire mounting zone ................................................................................................. 23
6.9 Behind penalty area – luminaire mounting zone ................................................................................................. 24
6.10 Behind goal line – second linear row...................................................................................................................... 25
6.11 UEFA pitch dimensions .................................................................................................................................................. 26
7 Uniformity............................................................................................................................................................................. 27
8 Glare ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
8.1 Glare ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 28
8.2 Discomfort glare ................................................................................................................................................................ 28
8.3 Evaluation of glare ............................................................................................................................................................ 28
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9 Pitch illuminance switch mode (PISM) ...................................................................................................................... 29
9.1 Full match mode ................................................................................................................................................................. 29
9.2 Match continuity mode .................................................................................................................................................. 29
9.3 Training mode ..................................................................................................................................................................... 29
9.4 Maintenance mode .......................................................................................................................................................... 29
10 Flicker factor (FF) ............................................................................................................................................................. 30
10.1 Flicker factor guidance .................................................................................................................................................. 30
10.2 Flicker factor reference table ..................................................................................................................................... 31
10.3 Flicker factor with three-phase power supply .................................................................................................... 31
10.4 Flicker factor testing ...................................................................................................................................................... 32
10.5 12-point flicker factor test ........................................................................................................................................... 32
10.6 Flicker factor requirements by stadium illuminance level ............................................................................ 33
10.7 24-point flicker factor test .......................................................................................................................................... 33
10.8 Flicker factor test reference points – 12-point high-frequency test ........................................................... 34
10.9 Flicker factor test reference points – 24-point test ........................................................................................... 35
11 Minimum adjacent uniformity ratio (MAUR) ........................................................................................................ 36
11.1 MAUR on the horizontal plane ................................................................................................................................... 36
11.2 MAUR on the vertical plane ........................................................................................................................................ 37
12 Colour temperature ........................................................................................................................................................ 38
12.1 Colour temperature guide ............................................................................................................................................ 38
13 Colour rendering ............................................................................................................................................................. 39
14 Player shadows ................................................................................................................................................................ 42
15 Maintenance factor ........................................................................................................................................................ 44
16 Power supply .................................................................................................................................................................... 45
16.1 UEFA power supply requirements – elite level A ............................................................................................... 46
16.2 UEFA power supply requirements – level A ......................................................................................................... 47
16.3 UEFA power supply requirements – level B ......................................................................................................... 48
16.4 UEFA power supply requirements – level C ......................................................................................................... 49
16.5 UEFA power supply requirements – level D ......................................................................................................... 50
17 LED pitch perimeter display systems ....................................................................................................................... 51
18 TV broadcast camera plan ........................................................................................................................................... 52
18.1 Key to camera plan .......................................................................................................................................................... 53
19 Environmental guidance ............................................................................................................................................... 54
19.1 Environmental impact of illuminance ..................................................................................................................... 54
19.2 Environmental impact of glare .................................................................................................................................. 54
20 UEFA Pitch Illuminance Test Report introduction ............................................................................................... 55
UEFA Pitch Illuminance Test Report ............................................................................................................................... 56
Report template ..................................................................................................................................................................... 57
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Horizontal illuminance grid plan ....................................................................................................................................... 58
Vertical illuminance grid plan ............................................................................................................................................. 59
Illuminance test – pitch orientation plan ....................................................................................................................... 60
Summary of report data ......................................................................................................................................................... 61
Pitch illuminance power supply ......................................................................................................................................... 62
Measurement of illuminance ............................................................................................................................................... 63
21 Glossary of terms ............................................................................................................................................................ 64

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1 Introduction
This document contains a set of recommendations that have been developed in response to the many
requests that UEFA has received to provide detailed technical information on floodlighting levels and
assessment.
UEFA’s floodlighting requirements are listed in the UEFA Stadium Infrastructure Regulations, with further
stipulations in the respective competition regulations and manuals. For finals or final tournaments, the
staging agreements may include specific clauses regarding floodlighting.
These recommendations aim to help technical suppliers to meet these requirements. They also take into
account recent technological developments and broadcasting needs to support stadium owners who are
looking to install a high-quality system that is tailored to the current and anticipated future broadcasting
environment and UEFA’s competition requirements.
This lighting guide has been developed by UEFA in consultation with International Illuminance Services
(IIS) to encourage and ensure the adoption of best practices in pitch illuminance system design in all UEFA
stadiums.

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2 Design guide
This document provides guidelines for the artificial illuminance systems used for football pitches. The
principles applied to the design elements and how you apply these principles and combine them together
in one design will determine how successful your design is.
The following main points should be considered and applied when designing a new pitch illuminance system
or making alterations to an existing system.
2.1 Main points
1. It is essential that players’ comfort and performance are not hindered by the pitch illuminance system.
2. The ability of match officials to perform effectively should not be hindered by the pitch illuminance
system.
3. A spectator should be able to watch and enjoy the match without suffering any discomfort caused by
the pitch illuminance system.
4. The pitch illuminance system should provide a level of illuminance that enables television broadcasters
to operate effectively, in line with the requirements set out for the relevant UEFA illuminance level.
5. The relevant level of UEFA competition must be considered when assessing a stadium’s needs.
6. A successful pitch illuminance system will produce illuminance levels and uniformity that comply with
the requirements of the relevant UEFA illuminance level, with soft shadows where possible.
7. The pitch illuminance system must be reliable and effective for the given location. The specific
conditions that are relevant for the stadium location should be carefully assessed.
8. The pitch illuminance system should provide a long-term solution that is both efficient and cost-
effective.
9. The environmental impact of a pitch illuminance design solution should be carefully assessed. The
design team should be committed to achieving an environmentally responsible solution.
10. Every sports stadium is unique. Consequently, each stadium will require a design solution that is
appropriate for the relevant stadium and illuminance level.
11. The stadium’s infrastructure and design will have a significant impact on the type of pitch illuminance
system that can be applied. A four-corner tower/column system will not generally meet UEFA’s
requirements for illuminance level A stadiums.
12. Modern artificial lighting systems are able to provide high-quality illuminance conditions on the pitch
and may potentially be integrated into the architectural design of the stadium.
13. The artificial lighting system may also be used to create lighting effects for stadium events and
pre/post-match lighting effects.
14. A stadium lighting design should always take account of the latest technological requirements for
broadcast television.
15. A stadium lighting design should always assess the lighting equipment and technology that is available
and consider if it is appropriate for the desired lighting solution.

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3 UEFA illuminance levels
It is essential to ascertain the level of UEFA competition that the stadium is intended to be used for. The
pitch illuminance system should be designed to meet the requirements of the relevant UEFA illuminance
level. An illuminance system that operates to a higher specification than is necessary may be unduly
expensive to install and operate. In some situations, it may even be considered inappropriate given the
stadium’s size and location. However, it is also important that the design process gives due consideration to
long-term aspirations in terms of the intended use of the stadium. In some cases, it may be preferable to
comply with the requirements of a higher UEFA illuminance level to allow for future development.

Guidance in terms of the selection of the relevant UEFA illuminance level is provided in Section 3.4.
3.1 New stadiums
During the design process for new stadiums, this guide should be used for guidance to determine the level
of illuminance that is required. Once the installation of the illuminance system (i.e. floodlights) has been
completed, a UEFA illuminance test report should be submitted to UEFA for analysis. A template for that test
report can be found in Section 20.
3.2 Existing stadiums
Existing stadiums may want to evaluate their current illuminance system and ascertain how to meet the
standards required for the relevant level of competition.

Again, a UEFA illuminance test report should be completed and submitted to UEFA for analysis. Information
will be provided by UEFA with regard to the current illuminance conditions and any modifications that may
be required. A template for that test report is available to in Section 20.
3.3 Illuminance levels
The requirements in terms of the artificial illuminance of a football pitch are split into five illuminance levels.
The following table provides details of the recommended illuminance level for each competition round. If
there is any uncertainty as to which level applies, UEFA should be contacted for further guidance.

Stadiums and football grounds that are not intended to be used for TV broadcasts are not required to meet
the higher lighting requirements of levels A, B, C and D. However, the lighting conditions should still meet
the relevant sporting requirements of players, officials and spectators. The non-broadcast constitutes the
minimum requirements.

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3.4 Overview of illuminance levels for UEFA competitions

Type of match UEFA illuminance level
UEFA EURO Elite level A
UEFA Champions League
Elite level A
final
UEFA Europa League final Elite level A
UEFA Champions League:
Level A
group stage to semi-finals
UEFA Super Cup final Level A
UEFA Women’s EURO Level B
UEFA European Under-21 Championship:
Level B
Final tournament
UEFA Champions League:
Level B
Play-offs
UEFA Europa League:
Level B
group stage to semi-finals
UEFA European Football Championship:
Level B
qualifying matches
UEFA Champions League:
Level C
third qualifying round
UEFA Europa League:
Level C
third qualifying round and play-offs
UEFA European Under-21 Championship:
Level D
qualifying matches
UEFA Champions League:
Level D
first and second qualifying rounds
UEFA Europa League:
Level D
First and second qualifying rounds
Youth and Women’s Competitions:
Qualifying rounds, group-stage and knock-out Level D
rounds (excluding final(s))
Non-broadcast matches  350 lux

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4 UEFA illuminance requirements
4.1 Elite level A stadiums
Eh ave
> 2,000 lux
(average horizontal illuminance)
Uniformity U1h > 0.50
Uniformity U2h > 0.70

Ev ave-0° average > 1,500 lux
(vertical illuminance on 0° reference plane) minimum > 1,000 lux
Uniformity U1v-0° > 0.40
Uniformity U2v-0° > 0.50

Ev ave-90° average > 1,500 lux
(vertical illuminance on 90° reference plane) minimum > 1,000 lux
Uniformity U1v-90° > 0.40
Uniformity U2v-90° > 0.50

Ev ave-180° average > 1,500 lux
(vertical illuminance on 180° reference plane) minimum > 1,000 lux
Uniformity U1v-180° > 0.40
Uniformity U2v-180° > 0.50

Ev ave-270° average > 1,500 lux
(vertical illuminance on 270° reference plane) minimum > 1,000 lux
Uniformity U1v-270° > 0.40
Uniformity U2v-270° > 0.50

Eh ave >1,000 lux
Match continuity mode (MCM)
Ev4 ave > 600 lux

average < 5%
Flicker factor (FF)
maximum < 5%

Minimum adjacent uniformity ratio (MAUR) > 0.60

Colour temperature (Tk) 5,000–6,200K

Colour rendering ≥ 80 Ra

Glare rating (GR) < 50

Maintenance factor (MF) 0.85

Power supply Elite level A

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4.2 Level A floodlighting illuminance
Eh ave
> 1,500 lux
(average horizontal illuminance)
Uniformity U1h > 0.50
Uniformity U2h > 0.70

Ev ave-0° average > 1,250 lux
(vertical illuminance on 0° reference plane) minimum > 700 lux
Uniformity U1v-0° > 0.40
Uniformity U2v-0° > 0.50

Ev ave-90° average > 1,250 lux
(vertical illuminance on 90° reference plane) minimum > 700 lux
Uniformity U1v-90° > 0.40
Uniformity U2v-90° > 0.50

Ev ave-180° average > 1,250 lux
(vertical illuminance on 180° reference plane) minimum > 700 lux
Uniformity U1v-180° > 0.40
Uniformity U2v-180° > 0.50

Ev ave-270° average > 1,250 lux
(vertical illuminance on 270° reference plane) minimum > 700 lux
Uniformity U1v-270° > 0.40
Uniformity U2v-270° > 0.50

Eh ave > 800 lux
Match continuity mode (MCM)
Ev4 ave> 500 lux

average < 12%
Flicker factor (FF)
maximum < 15%

Minimum adjacent uniformity ratio (MAUR) > 0.60

Colour temperature (Tk) 5,000–6,200K

Colour rendering ≥ 80 Ra

Glare rating (GR) < 50

Maintenance factor (MF) 0.80

Power supply Level A

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