Pétanque Court Lighting

Pétanque court lighting with LED floodlights of 50W to 200W, for clubs, councils and private courts. An outdoor court needs 50 lux for leisure, 100 lux for regional and 200 lux for national competition. As a guide, one court is lit with two to four floodlights of 50W or 100W on masts of 4 to 5 m.

  • 50–200 luxBy level of play
  • 4–8 mMast height
  • IP66Weatherproof
  • 3 or 5 yearsWarranty

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How much light does pétanque court lighting have to give?

Pétanque is played on a narrow court of 15 × 4 m, and players judge distances of 6 to 10 m along the ground. The light therefore has to be even over the whole length: a dark patch halfway hides the terrain the boule has to cross. The levels below follow the sports lighting standard EN 12193 and the equipment rules of the French pétanque federation FFPJP. They apply to outdoor courts; covered boulodromes need more.

Level of play Lux on the ground Uniformity Guide for one court of 15 × 4 m
Leisure, local competition 50 lux 0.5 Two LED floodlights of 50W
Departmental and regional competition 100 lux 0.7 Four LED floodlights of 50W
National and international competition 200 lux 0.7 Four LED floodlights of 100W

These numbers are a first estimate with floodlights of 5,000 lm (50W) and 10,000 lm (100W). The real number depends on the dimensions of the court, the number of courts, the mast height and the power per floodlight. Four smaller floodlights light a court more evenly than two large ones.

Which LED floodlight for a pétanque or boules court?

Every LED floodlight in this collection is IP66 and can be mounted on a mast or a wall. There are two versions: a wide 120° beam with a 3-year warranty, and a 90° beam with a Sosen driver, more light per watt and a 5-year warranty.

Power 120° beam, 3-year warranty 90° beam, 5-year warranty Typical use
50W 5,000 lm, 3000K or 4000K – One court, leisure or regional level
100W 10,000 lm, 3000K or 4000K 15,000 lm, 4000K One court at 200 lux, or several courts from one mast
150W 15,000 lm, 4000K 22,500 lm, 4000K Several courts, masts of 6 to 8 m
200W 20,000 lm, 4000K 30,000 lm, 4000K Several courts, masts of 6 to 8 m

A third 50W model gives 9,000 lm with a 120° beam, has adjustable power and a colour temperature you set between 3000K and 5000K, and carries a 5-year warranty. A court luminaire completes the range: a 150W model with a 120x45° beam, 25,500 lm and power adjustable from 60W to 150W. Asymmetric court lights are mounted almost flat and throw the light forwards onto the court, which limits glare.

Mast height, position and aiming

  • Height: 4 to 5 m for one or two courts, 6 to 8 m for a club with several courts side by side. Higher masts spread the light more evenly and dazzle less.
  • Position: on the long sides of the court, never behind the throwing circle or behind the jack, so nobody plays into the light.
  • Aiming: tilt the floodlights downwards. A floodlight aimed almost horizontally dazzles the player who looks up to follow a high lob.

Example: a club with eight courts

Eight courts side by side cover 32 × 15 m, or 480 m². For 100 lux, a first estimate gives eight LED floodlights of 100W with 15,000 lm each, on four masts of 6 to 8 m. For 200 lux, double the number or move to 200W. A free light study shows the exact number, the mast positions and the aiming angles for your site.

Frequently asked questions

How many lux does a pétanque court need?

50 lux for leisure and local play, 100 lux for departmental and regional competition, 200 lux for national and international competition. These values follow EN 12193 and the equipment rules of the FFPJP for outdoor courts.

How many floodlights do I need for one court?

For a court of 15 × 4 m, as a guide: two LED floodlights of 50W for 50 lux, four of 50W for 100 lux, four of 100W for 200 lux. The exact number depends on the dimensions of your court, the number of courts, the mast height and the power you choose, so we confirm it in a free light study.

How high should the masts be?

4 to 5 m for one or two courts, 6 to 8 m for several courts side by side. Place them on the long sides of the court.

Which light colour is best?

4000K neutral white gives good contrast between boules, jack and ground. Near homes, 3000K warm white is gentler.

What do I need for a single court in my garden?

For leisure play, 50 lux is enough. As a guide, that is two LED floodlights of 50W on masts of 4 to 5 m on the long sides, tilted downwards. Choose 3000K if neighbours are close by.

Is solar lighting enough for a pétanque court?

Solar garden lights mark the edges and create atmosphere, but they do not reach the 50 lux you need to judge distances. For playing, two mains-powered 50W LED floodlights from this collection on 4–5 m poles are enough for one 15 × 4 m court at leisure level.

The full calculation is in our guide pétanque court lighting: lux, mast height and how many LED floodlights. For other powers and for yards and sites, see all LED floodlights; for football and other large pitches, see our sports field lighting.

Do you already know the number of courts and the mast positions? Request a quote for sports field lighting.