How many lux does a volleyball hall need?
| Class | Typical use | Illuminance | Uniformity |
|---|---|---|---|
| III | Training, school sport, recreation | 200 lx | 0.5 |
| II | Regional and upper amateur leagues, performance training | 500 lx | 0.7 |
| I | Top national leagues, international matches | 750 lx | 0.7 |
The court measures 18 × 9 m, plus a free zone around it where play also takes place. It should be included in the design – defensive plays often happen well outside the court.
Why no luminaires above the court?
When serving, setting and blocking, players look almost straight up. If a luminaire hangs there, they lose sight of the ball. DIN EN 12193 therefore recommends placing luminaires to the side of the court.
- rows of luminaires parallel to the long sides, outside the playing area,
- wide-beam, anti-glare optics that light the court from the side,
- enough light in the space above the court so that high balls stay visible,
- light-coloured ceilings as a calm background.
Ball-impact resistant and robust
Volleyballs are lighter than handballs or basketballs but often hit the ceiling. Luminaires in sports halls must be ball-impact resistant to DIN 18032-3. Existing tested fittings can usually stay and be converted to LED – as at the Rehberghalle in Roßdorf.
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Outdoor beach volleyball courts are lit by floodlights. The same principle applies as indoors: light from the side, not above the court. The masts stand outside the free zone. Suitable options are LED floodlights with narrow optics so the light stays on the court.
Light to match use
Training, league matches and school sport need different amounts of light. With dimmable LED luminaires, the installation is designed for class I or II and turned down for training and school sport. You will find the values for other indoor sports in the overview Sports lighting lux levels.
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How many lux does a volleyball hall need?
To DIN EN 12193: 200 lx for training and school sport (class III), 500 lx for mid-level games (class II) and 750 lx for high-level play (class I).
Can luminaires hang above a volleyball court?
DIN EN 12193 recommends not placing luminaires directly above the court, because players look up when serving, setting and blocking.
How is beach volleyball lit?
With floodlights from the side. The masts stand outside the free zone and the floodlights have narrow optics so the light stays on the court.
