AUSTRALIAN RULES, RUGBY & SOCCER LIGHTING

Legacy Lighting delivers high-performance field lighting solutions for Australian Rules, rugby and soccer, designed for clubs, councils and sporting venues across Australia.

Our Australian-made systems provide uniform visibility, controlled spill and dependable long-term performance across large outdoor playing fields.

Purpose-Built for Australian Rules, Rugby & Soccer

Australian Rules, rugby and soccer all require strong, even coverage across large playing surfaces. Fast movement, long passing distances, high ball travel and wide field visibility mean lighting must perform with clarity and consistency.

Our LED systems are engineered to deliver:

Wide-beam performance designed for full-field coverage
High uniformity ratios for consistent visibility across wings and backline
Controlled glare for improved player safety
Minimal spill light for neighbouring areas
Tough, Australian-made construction for long-term durability

Meeting Australian Rugby Lighting Standards

Rugby requires strong horizontal illuminance and high uniformity to support fast movement, long passing distances and safe player contact. The table below outlines the Lighting Technical Parameters (LTPs) for rugby fields, including illuminance, uniformity, uniformity gradient, glare rating and colour rendering.

Level of Play	Average Horizontal Maintained Illuminance (Eh)	Minimum Horizontal Uniformity U1 (Ehmin / Eh)	Minimum Horizontal Uniformity U2 (Ehmin / Ehmax)	Maximum Uniformity Gradient per 5 m	UG	Max Glare Rating (GR)
Amateur Level
Touch & Tag	50 lx	0.30ᵇ	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ball & Physical Training	50 lx	0.30ᵇ	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Club Competition & Match Practice	100 lxᵃ	0.50	0.30	50%	2	50
Semi-Professional
Ball & Physical Training	50 lx	0.30ᵇ	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Match Practice	100 lx	0.50	0.30	50%	2	50
Competition	200 lx	0.60	0.40ᶜ	40%	1.67	50
Professional
Ball & Physical Training	100 lx	0.50	0.30	50%	2	50
Match Practice	200 lx	0.60	0.40ᶜ	40%	1.67	50
Competition	500 lx	0.70	0.50ᵈ	25%	1.33	50

Notes:

For competition play, 150 lx is preferred where practicable to meet contemporary spectator expectations.
A uniformity value of 0.40 is preferred where practicable for new installations.
Where two or more fields are adjacent with simultaneous operation, U₂ may be reduced to 0.30.
May be reduced to 0.40 for adjacent multi-field installations.
For Rugby, the limit for G may be increased by 5% at one point only (or 2 or 4 points if there is scheme symmetry), but these points must not be on either side of the try line.

The templates below allow you to get an idea of the number of lights required to comply with the standards in each category. This is a guide only and should you need a more detailed quote or assessment please fill in the Lighting Template pdf and email the completed form to estimates@legacysportlighting.com.

RUGBY FIELD LIGHTING

Applications We Support

Our sports field lighting for rugby is ideal for:

Single rugby pitches

Multi-field sporting complexes

School and council rugby fields

Club competition venues

Community sporting precincts

Stadium lighting for rugby performance

Single rugby pitches

Multi-field sporting complexes

School and council rugby fields

Club competition venues

Community sporting precincts

Stadium lighting for rugby performance

Meeting AFL Lighting Standards

The table below outlines the Lighting Technical Parameters (LTPs) for each level of competition, including illuminance, uniformity, glare rating and maximum uniformity gradient.

Level of Play	Average Horizontal Maintained Illuminance (Eh)	Minimum Horizontal Uniformity U1 (Ehmin / Eh)	Minimum Horizontal Uniformity U2 (Ehmin / Ehmax)	Maximum Uniformity Gradient per 5 m	UG	Max Glare Rating (GR)
Amateur Level
Touch & Tag	50 lx	0.30ᵇ	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ball & Physical Training	50 lx	0.30ᵇ	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Club Competition & Match Practice	100 lxᵃ	0.50	0.30	50%	2	50
Semi-Professional
Ball & Physical Training	50 lx	0.30ᵇ	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Match Practice	100 lx	0.50	0.30	50%	2	50
Competition	200 lx	0.60	0.40ᶜ	40%	1.67	50
Professional
Ball & Physical Training	100 lx	0.50	0.30	50%	2	50
Match Practice	200 lx	0.60	0.40ᶜ	40%	1.67	50
Competition	500 lx	0.70	0.50ᵈ	25%	1.33	50

AFL FIELD LIGHTING

Applications We Support

Our sports field lighting for AFL is ideal for:

Cricket ovals of all levels (junior, senior, state or club)

Multi-use ovals shared across cricket

School and council sports precincts

Regional sporting hubs

High-mast installations using LED cricket field lights

AFL training and competition ovals

Multi-use AFL ovals

School and council sports precincts

Community AFL precincts

High-mast installations using LED cricket field lights

Meeting Soccer Field Lighting Standards

When lighting a soccer field, it is important to ensure the installation meets Australian Standards not only for minimum average lux, but also for uniformity, glare and spill lighting.

High-quality LED lighting can make a significant difference to the overall playing experience and visual comfort. The Australian Standard for football lighting is AS2560.2.3, which identifies different lighting levels depending on the level of play.