Play Doesn't Have to Stop When the Sun Goes Down.
Professional LED court lighting extends your playing hours, transforms your court into a winter skating rink after dark, and turns a great backyard investment into one your family uses every single day.
More Hours. More Play. More Value.
In Canada, daylight hours shrink fast in the fall and winter. Without lighting, a backyard court that gets daily use in July can sit dark and empty by 5pm in October. That’s a lot of potential play time left on the table.
Court lighting solves that. A well-designed lighting system extends your playing season by months, makes your court usable year-round regardless of the time of day, and adds an atmosphere to evening games that families consistently tell us is one of their favourite things about their court.
For courts that convert to skating rinks in the winter, lighting isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s essential.
TSS designs and installs LED court lighting for backyard courts and commercial facilities across Canada. Every lighting system is specified for your court dimensions, your sports, your location, and how you plan to use the space.
Why LED Lighting
Why We Specify LED for Every Court
LED is the only lighting technology we install for court applications. Here’s why.
Performance
LED lighting delivers consistent, even illumination across the entire court surface with no dark spots or hot spots. Modern LED systems achieve the light levels required for competitive play while maintaining excellent colour rendering so balls, lines, and players are all clearly visible.
Energy Efficiency
LED consumes significantly less power than traditional metal halide or fluorescent systems for the same light output. Over the life of a court, the energy savings are meaningful, particularly for commercial facilities where lights run for extended hours.
Longevity
Quality LED fixtures last tens of thousands of hours without significant degradation. For outdoor Canadian applications, that means years of reliable performance through freeze-thaw cycles, snow loads, and summer heat.
Instant On
Unlike metal halide systems that take several minutes to reach full brightness, LED lights are at full output the moment you flip the switch. No waiting around for the court to warm up.
Low Maintenance
LED fixtures require minimal ongoing maintenance. For commercial facilities with lights mounted high above the playing surface, that’s a meaningful operational advantage.
Lighting Systems
Find the Right System for Your Court
Residential Court Lighting
Standard LED Court Lighting $$
A reliable, well-specified LED system for residential backyard courts. Designed for typical backyard court dimensions with even coverage across the playing surface.
- [Fixture type and wattage]
- [Pole height and mounting configuration]
- [Lux/foot-candle output]
- Suitable for: Small, medium, and large backyard courts
- Control options: [Switch, timer, or smart control details]
Premium LED Court Lighting $$$
Enhanced light output and coverage for larger courts or clients who want a brighter, more stadium-like experience. Popular on full size courts and large multi-sport installations.
- [Fixture type and wattage]
- [Pole height and mounting configuration]
- [Lux/foot-candle output]
- Suitable for: Large and full size backyard courts, serious recreational play
- Control options: [Switch, timer, or smart control details]
Commercial Facility Lighting
Recreational Facility LED Lighting $$
A cost-effective LED solution for community centres, school outdoor courts, and municipal facilities that need reliable coverage without competition-level specifications.
- [Fixture type and wattage]
- [Pole height and mounting configuration]
- [Lux/foot-candle output at playing surface]
- Suitable for: Community centres, school yards, municipal parks
Competition-Grade LED Lighting $$$
Engineered to meet the illumination standards required for competitive and sanctioned play. Specified to achieve the foot-candle levels required by governing bodies for league and tournament competition.
- [Fixture type and wattage]
- [Pole height and mounting configuration]
- [Lux/foot-candle output at playing surface]
- Meets [relevant governing body] lighting standards
- Suitable for: Private clubs, competitive pickleball and tennis venues, multi-court tournament facilities
Winter Rink Lighting
Skate After Dark Too
For families who convert their medium or large court to a skating rink in the winter, lighting is what makes the rink genuinely usable. Skating at dusk on a well-lit backyard rink is one of the most uniquely Canadian backyard experiences you can build — and it doesn’t happen without the right lighting.
A few things worth knowing about lighting for winter rink applications:
Pole Placement Matters
Lighting poles need to be positioned so they don’t interfere with skating. This is something our team plans for during the court design phase, not something to figure out after the poles are in the ground.
Warmth and Atmosphere
The colour temperature of your lighting affects how the rink feels in the evening. Warmer colour temperatures create an inviting, almost magical atmosphere. Cooler temperatures deliver brighter, more functional light. We’ll help you choose based on how you want the space to feel.
Conduit Planning
Electrical conduit for lighting should be incorporated into the concrete base during the pour. If you think lighting might be on your wish list even a year or two down the road, tell us during the planning phase and we’ll run the conduit now. Adding it later means cutting into the slab.
Lighting Is Designed, Not Just Installed
A court lighting system isn’t a product you pick off a shelf. It’s designed around your specific court: its dimensions, its orientation relative to the surrounding property, the sports you play, and the light levels you need.
TSS works with a photometric layout for every court lighting project, mapping the light output across the court surface to confirm even coverage before a single pole goes in the ground. This is how we make sure your lighting system performs the way it should from day one.
Our team will walk you through the design during the consultation process, including pole placement, fixture selection, mounting height, and control options.
Build Your Complete Court
Medium Backyard Courts
The most popular size for winter rink conversions
Large Backyard Courts
Serious skating room with serious lighting to match
Full Size Courts
Competition lighting options for large-scale installations
Basketball Goals & Hoops
Complete your court equipment setup
Fencing & Windscreens
Perimeter solutions that work with your lighting layout
FAQs
Court Lighting, Answered
When should I decide on lighting — before or after the court is built?
Before, ideally during the initial planning phase. Electrical conduit for court lighting runs through the concrete base. If you want lighting now or might want it in the future, the conduit should be incorporated into the pour. Adding it after the fact means cutting into your slab, which adds cost and disruption. Even if you’re not ready to commit to lighting at the time of the build, running conduit is an inexpensive way to keep your options open.
How many poles does a backyard court need?
It depends on your court dimensions and the lighting system specified. Most residential backyard courts are adequately lit with two to four poles positioned at the corners or mid-sides of the court. Larger courts and commercial facilities may require more fixtures to achieve even coverage. Our team produces a photometric layout for every project so you know exactly what you’re getting before installation.
Will the lighting bother my neighbours?
Glare and light spillage onto neighbouring properties is something we take seriously during the design phase. Properly aimed, full-cutoff LED fixtures minimize light spillage significantly. Pole height, fixture aim angle, and shield placement all contribute to keeping the light where it belongs: on the court. We’ll discuss this during the consultation for any property where neighbours are close.
Can I control the lighting with my phone or a timer?
Yes. Smart control options are available for residential systems, including timer controls and smart home integration depending on the system specified. Commercial systems can be configured with more sophisticated control options including scheduled programming and occupancy sensing. We’ll walk you through control options during the consultation.
How long do LED court lights last?
Quality LED fixtures are typically rated for 50,000 hours or more of operation, which translates to many years of evening use for a residential court. Commercial facilities that run lights for longer daily hours will see somewhat shorter lifespans, but LED still significantly outperforms traditional lighting technology. We’ll provide specific longevity estimates for the fixtures we recommend for your project.
Is court lighting expensive to run?
LED lighting is significantly more energy-efficient than traditional court lighting. A well-specified residential system running a few hours per evening adds a modest amount to your monthly hydro bill. Commercial facilities with lights running extended hours will see meaningful energy cost savings compared to legacy lighting systems. We’re happy to provide consumption estimates during the consultation.
Contact Us
Ready to Light Up Your Court?
Whether you’re building a new court and want lighting from the start, or you’re looking to add lights to an existing installation, we’ll design a system that fits your court, your usage, and your budget.
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