The reason why the stadium uses LED
Sports lighting has gone a long way in a short time. Since 2015, nearly 25% of the league's stadiums in Major League Sports have moved from traditional metal halide lamps to more adaptable, more energy-efficient LEDs. For example, the Major League Baseball's Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers, as well as the National Football League's Arizona Cardinals and the Minnesota Vikings, and so on.
There are three main reasons for choosing the most advanced venues for LED systems: improving TV broadcasts, enhancing the fan experience, and reducing long-term operating costs.
LED lighting and control can improve TV broadcast
Television broadcasting has long played an important role in influencing the evolution of lighting. From professional sports leagues to college competitions, LEDs enhance television broadcasts by eliminating slow-motion replays of strobes, which are common on metal halide lamps. Equipped with advanced LED motion lighting, these clips can now play back flickering at 20,000 frames per second, so fans can capture every second of the replay.
When LEDs are used to illuminate the playing field, the image is brighter and clearer on the TV because the LED lighting balances between warm and cool colors. There are almost no shadows, glare or black spots, so the motion remains clear and unobstructed. The LED system can also be adjusted according to the venue of the competition, the time of the competition and the type of competition being broadcast.
LED system can enhance the experience of fans in the game
With the LED lighting system, fans have a better experience, which not only improves the viewing of the game, but also increases the participation of the audience. The LED has an instant on function, so you can adjust the light at halftime or during the game. Imagine if your favorite team pitched in the last five seconds of the first half, the timer just went to 0 seconds, and when the light was on and the ball hit, the fans in the venue would react. The lighting engineer can use the controllable LED system to tailor this moment to inspire the morale of the player. In turn, fans will feel that they are part of the game.
Advanced lighting system reduces operating costs
Advances in lighting technology have also made LED operating costs more attractive than ever, and more affordable than traditional lighting such as metal halide lamps. Stadiums with LEDs can save 75% to 85% of total energy costs.
So what is the total project cost? The average installation cost of the arena ranges from $125,000 to $400,000, while stadium installation costs range from $800,000 to $2 million, depending on the size of the stadium, lighting, and so on. As energy and maintenance costs decrease, the return on investment of LED systems is often seen in a few years.
The adoption rate of LEDs is now rising. Next time, when you cheer in the stands or watch the game in a comfortable home, take a moment to think about the efficacy of LEDs.