How many lux does a badminton hall need?
| Class | Typical use | Illuminance | Uniformity |
|---|---|---|---|
| III | Training, school sport, recreation | 300 lx | 0.7 |
| II | League and club competition | 500 lx | 0.7 |
| I | High-level tournaments | 750 lx | 0.7 |
Even for recreational play, the 300 lx value is above that for basketball or handball (200 lx). The reason is the small, fast shuttle. A badminton court measures 13.40 × 6.10 m; a triple sports hall often fits twelve courts – the lighting must be equally good for all of them.
Arranging luminaires correctly
For clears and smashes, players look steeply upwards. A luminaire directly above the court then causes direct glare. Proven approaches:
- luminaires between the courts rather than above them, parallel to the long sides,
- optics with low luminance or an indirect component,
- a calm, rather dark ceiling against which the white shuttle stands out,
- no bright windows in the players' line of sight.
Table tennis and squash
DIN EN 12193 gives table tennis and squash the same values as badminton: 300, 500 and 750 lx at a uniformity of 0.7. In table tennis the area around the table must also be well lit, because players stand far behind it. In squash courts, the vertical illuminance on the front wall also matters.
LED in a badminton hall
Old hall lighting with fluorescent lamps loses considerable brightness over the years – often unnoticed until players can no longer see the shuttle reliably. LED luminaires maintain their luminous flux much longer, reach full brightness instantly and are flicker-free. Existing ball-impact-resistant fittings can often take T5 LED modules without replacing the fitting.
You will find the values for other sports in the overview Sports lighting lux levels.
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How many lux does a badminton hall need?
To DIN EN 12193: 300 lx for training and recreation (class III), 500 lx for league and club competition (class II) and 750 lx for high-level tournaments (class I), each with a uniformity of 0.7.
Why does badminton need more light than handball?
The shuttlecock is small and flies high up to the ceiling. So that players can follow it reliably, the standard requires higher values and better uniformity.
How many lux does table tennis need?
The same values as badminton: 300 lx for training, 500 lx for club competition and 750 lx for high-level play, each with a uniformity of 0.7.
Where should luminaires hang in a badminton hall?
Between the courts and parallel to the long sides, not directly above the court.
