The Manchester Football Stadium Lighting Upgrade was developed to upgrade the stadium's existing outdoor lighting system with high-efficiency LED Stadium Lights.
The project configuration included:
300 sets of 300W LED Stadium Lights
with a stated luminous efficiency of:
150 lm/W
The lighting system was configured for a UK football stadium environment using:
240V AC / 50Hz
The luminaires provide:
IP67 / IK09
outdoor protection and support dimming for different stadium operating conditions.
The project reported:
20% Energy-Saving Improvement
The supplied configuration was specified with:
UKCA Certification
and:
3-Year Warranty
Project at a Glance
Project Item
Project Information
Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Application
Football Stadiums
Project Type
Stadium Lighting Upgrade
Product
LED Stadium Lights
Power
300W
Quantity
300 sets
Luminous Efficiency
150 lm/W
Input Voltage
240V AC
Frequency
50Hz
Beam Angle
120°
CCT
5000K ±300K
CRI
Ra 70
IP Rating
IP67
IK Rating
IK09
LED Source
OSRAM SMD3030
Lifespan
30,000 hours
Power Factor
PF >0.95
Surge Protection
4KV
Dimming
Supported
Working Temperature
-35°C to +45°C
Product Weight
Approx. 10 kg
Housing
Die-casting Aluminum ADC12
Lens
PC Lens + Glass
Warranty
3 Years
Certification
UKCA
Energy-Saving Improvement
20%
Brand
LIKELITE
Project Requirement
Football Stadium Lighting Upgrade
The project required an LED-based lighting upgrade suitable for an outdoor football stadium environment.
For this type of retrofit, the lighting system needs to work together with the existing:
Field + Pole Structure + Luminaire Positions + Electrical Infrastructure + Stadium Operating Requirements
The project therefore focused on a complete LED Stadium Lighting configuration rather than replacing luminaires based only on wattage.
The selected project configuration was:
300W LED Stadium Lights
with:
150 lm/W
and:
120° Beam Angle
Existing Stadium Lighting Assessment
Site and System Evaluation
A stadium lighting retrofit starts with understanding the existing installation.
The engineering assessment can include:
Existing luminaires
Existing pole positions
Mounting structure
Electrical supply
Circuit configuration
Lighting coverage
Operating conditions
Required lighting performance
LIKELITE provides:
Onsite Metering
when site measurement is required.
The purpose is to establish project information before the final LED lighting configuration is approved.
Project LED Stadium Light Configuration
300W LED Stadium Lights
The Manchester project used:
300W LED Stadium Lights
Project quantity:
300 sets
Stated luminous efficiency:
150 lm/W
LED source:
OSRAM SMD3030 LED
Beam angle:
120°
Based on the stated luminous efficiency, the nominal lumen output is approximately:
300W × 150 lm/W = 45,000 lm per luminaire
This is a nominal calculation based on the supplied product specification.
Actual field lighting performance depends on:
Mounting Height + Pole Position + Aiming Angle + Beam Distribution + Field Geometry + Installation Conditions
Therefore, lumen output should not be treated as a substitute for project-specific lighting calculations.
Optical Configuration
120° Beam Distribution
The project configuration uses:
120° Beam Angle
For football stadium applications, optical distribution must be evaluated against the actual mounting arrangement.
The final configuration should consider:
Pole position
Mounting height
Field dimensions
Luminaire spacing
Aiming direction
Beam overlap
Required field coverage
The objective is to achieve appropriate field coverage while controlling unnecessary light outside the playing area.
Electrical Configuration
240V AC / 50Hz
The Manchester project configuration uses:
240V AC
50Hz
PF >0.95
4KV Surge Protection
The electrical integration should be checked against the existing stadium infrastructure.
Relevant engineering considerations include:
Existing electrical supply
Circuit capacity
Circuit grouping
Protection devices
Cable configuration
Earthing
Surge protection
Dimming/control system
Final electrical installation must be verified against the actual project conditions and applicable UK requirements.
Outdoor Stadium Protection
IP67 / IK09
The project luminaires are configured for outdoor stadium conditions with:
IP67
and:
IK09
Housing:
Die-casting Aluminum ADC12
Optical construction:
PC Lens + Glass
Operating temperature:
-35°C to +45°C
Stated lifespan:
30,000 hours
The actual service life depends on operating temperature, electrical conditions, thermal management, installation environment and maintenance.
Dimming and Stadium Operation
Flexible Lighting Output
The LED Stadium Lights support:
Dimming
This allows the stadium lighting system to operate at different output levels according to the operating requirement.
Possible operating conditions include:
Training
Regular Operation
Competition
Maintenance
Partial-Field Operation
Reduced-Output Operation
The actual dimming method depends on the stadium's electrical and control architecture.
Lighting Engineering and Simulation
From Site Data to Approved Lighting Layout
The Manchester project can be supported by LIKELITE's lighting engineering services:
Lighting and Circuitry Design
Onsite Metering
DIALux Evo Layout
Litepro DLX Layout
AutoCAD Layout
AGi32 Layout
Project Installation
The engineering workflow is:
Site Information
↓
Lighting Layout
↓
Simulation
↓
Luminaire Configuration
↓
Electrical Design
↓
Installation
↓
Commissioning
The final lighting calculation should be based on the actual project geometry and approved design requirements.
Project Installation
LED Stadium Lighting Retrofit Process
01 — Site Assessment
Review the existing stadium lighting system, poles, electrical infrastructure and available project information.
02 — Onsite Metering
Collect additional site data where required.
03 — Lighting Design
Develop the project lighting layout based on the actual field and pole arrangement.
04 — Product Configuration
Configure the:
300W LED Stadium Lights
according to the approved design.
05 — Electrical Integration
Connect the new lighting system with the project electrical infrastructure.
06 — Luminaire Installation
Install and aim the luminaires according to the approved layout.
07 — Testing and Commissioning
Check electrical operation, lighting operation and dimming functions.
08 — Project Handover
Complete the project documentation and handover.
Project Result
20% Energy-Saving Improvement
The Manchester project reported:
20% Energy-Saving Improvement
The energy-saving result should be evaluated against the existing stadium lighting system.
Relevant variables include:
Existing luminaire wattage
Existing quantity
Operating hours
Proposed LED wattage
LED quantity
Dimming operation
Stadium usage
The 20% figure is the project result supplied for this case.
It should not be presented as a guaranteed saving for every stadium retrofit.
Technical Project Summary
The Manchester configuration combines:
300W
150 lm/W
120° Beam Angle
OSRAM SMD3030 LED
IP67 / IK09
240V AC / 50Hz
PF >0.95
4KV Surge Protection
Dimming Support
UKCA
3-Year Warranty
This configuration was applied to a:
Football Stadium Lighting Upgrade in Manchester, UK
with:
300 sets
and a reported:
20% Energy-Saving Improvement
Project Compliance
UKCA Stadium Lighting Configuration
The project specification includes:
UKCA Certification
The electrical configuration is:
240V AC / 50Hz
For UK stadium projects, final compliance should be evaluated according to the actual product configuration, electrical installation and applicable project requirements.
The final Project Documentation should ideally include the corresponding compliance documents rather than relying only on a certification statement.
Before & After Comparison
DIALux EVO Lighting Simulation Verification
Project Result
Published project result:
20% Energy-Saving Improvement
If verified Lux, uniformity or other measured data become available, they should be added together with measurement conditions.
Why This Manchester Project Matters
The Manchester Football Stadium Lighting Upgrade provides a reference for LED lighting retrofit applications in the UK sports sector.
The project combines:
300 Sets
300W LED Stadium Lights
150 lm/W
240V AC / 50Hz
UKCA
3-Year Warranty
with a reported:
20% Energy-Saving Improvement
For EPC contractors and engineering companies, the project provides a practical reference point for evaluating LED Stadium Lighting Retrofit requirements.
FAQ — Manchester Football Stadium Lighting Project
1. Where is the LIKELITE Stadium Lighting Project located?
The project is located in Manchester, United Kingdom.
2. What type of stadium was upgraded?
The project was a Football Stadium Lighting Upgrade.
3. How many LED Stadium Lights were used?
The project quantity was 300 sets.
4. What wattage was used?
The project used 300W LED Stadium Lights.
5. What was the stated luminous efficiency?
The specified luminous efficiency was 150 lm/W.
6. What is the nominal lumen output of each 300W luminaire?
Based on the supplied efficiency specification:
300W × 150 lm/W = approximately 45,000 lm
This is a nominal calculation and is not a substitute for field lighting calculations.
7. What electrical input was used?
The project configuration uses 240V AC / 50Hz.
8. What certification was specified?
The project specification includes UKCA.
9. What is the outdoor protection rating?
The configuration uses IP67 / IK09.
10. Do the stadium lights support dimming?
Yes. The project configuration supports dimming.
11. What LED source was used?
The project uses OSRAM SMD3030 LED.
12. What is the warranty period?
The project specification provides a 3-year warranty.
13. What energy-saving result was reported?
The project reported a 20% Energy-Saving Improvement.
14. What engineering services can LIKELITE provide?
Services include:
Lighting and Circuitry Design + Onsite Metering + DIALux Evo + Litepro DLX + AutoCAD + AGi32 + Project Installation
15. Can another stadium directly copy the Manchester configuration?
Not automatically.
A new stadium should be evaluated based on:
Field Dimensions + Pole Layout + Pole Height + Existing Lighting + Electrical Infrastructure + Required Lighting Performance
before determining the final LED Stadium Lighting configuration.
Request a Similar Stadium Lighting Project
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Project Location + Field Dimensions + Pole Layout + Pole Height + Existing Luminaire Specifications + Existing Quantity + Required Lighting Level
LIKELITE can evaluate the project and develop the appropriate LED Stadium Lighting configuration, lighting layout and engineering documentation.
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