Cricket Ground LED Lighting Contractor UK
PPG Projects installs professional LED floodlighting systems for cricket grounds, clubs, and county facilities across the UK. From community clubs preparing for evening training to county-standard venues requiring broadcast-ready illumination, our in-house team handles every stage of the project, from initial site survey and lighting design through to installation, testing, and ongoing maintenance.
We are SAPCA-accredited and work to ECB floodlighting standards on every project. Our engineers have completed cricket lighting installations at Lancashire County Cricket Club’s Emirates Old Trafford ground, one of England’s premier international venues, giving us direct experience of the requirements at both community and elite levels.
If you’re looking for a cricket ground lighting contractor you can trust to deliver on time, on spec, and with full compliance, speak to us today.
Cricket Lighting at Emirates Old Trafford, Lancashire CCC
PPG Projects was appointed to deliver the LED floodlighting installation at Emirates Old Trafford, home of Lancashire County Cricket Club. The project involved replacing the existing lighting infrastructure with a high-output LED system engineered to meet the strict lux levels and uniformity ratios required for first-class and televised cricket.
Working within the logistical constraints of an active international cricket venue, our team completed the installation efficiently and with minimal disruption to the ground’s operational schedule. The result is a system that delivers consistent, glare-controlled illumination across the full playing area, supporting both player performance and broadcast quality.
This project is a strong example of what PPG Projects brings to high-profile cricket installations: technical precision, structured project management, and a team experienced in working to the specific demands of elite sport.
Our Football Pitch LED Lighting Services
At PPG Projects, we take football pitch lighting installation projects through a complete, managed process, so design, delivery, and commissioning all stay aligned from the start.
Site Survey and Lighting Design
Every project starts with a free site survey. Our engineers assess the ground dimensions, existing infrastructure, and your specific usage requirements, whether that’s training, club competition, or broadcast-standard match play. We then produce a full lighting design, including photometric calculations and compliance documentation, so you know exactly what you’ll be getting before any work begins.
LED Floodlight Installation
Our installation teams are fully qualified mechanical and electrical engineers based in-house, not subcontracted. We manage everything from mast installation and cabling through to luminaire positioning and commissioning. All work is carried out to current British Standards and ECB guidance for cricket ground lighting.
ECB Compliance and Lux Level Verification
Cricket floodlighting must meet specific lux levels depending on the standard of play and whether the ground is used for broadcast purposes. We carry out full lux level testing post-installation and provide compliance documentation, giving you everything you need for league or governing body submission.
Maintenance and Upgrades
PPG Projects provides ongoing maintenance contracts for cricket grounds, covering routine inspections, lamp replacement, and system upgrades. If you’re operating older metal halide or high-pressure sodium floodlights and looking to upgrade to LED, we can survey your existing setup and propose a cost-effective replacement solution.
Cricket Ground Lighting Funding
Funding support is available for qualifying cricket clubs through Sport England and the ECB’s own facility funding programmes. Our team can guide you through the application process and provide the supporting documentation, lighting designs, and compliance certificates that funding bodies typically require.
Many of our cricket ground clients have secured partial or full funding for their floodlighting projects. If you’re unsure whether your club qualifies, we’re happy to advise at no cost during your initial consultation.
Why Cricket Clubs Choose PPG Projects
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SAPCA-accredited contractor:
We meet the industry standard for sports lighting installation in the UK, giving you and your governing body full confidence in the quality of the work. -
In-house engineers, no subcontracting:
Our mechanical and electrical teams are employed directly by PPG Projects. You're dealing with one company from start to finish, which means cleaner communication, tighter programmes, and clear accountability. -
ECB compliance on every installation:
We design and install to ECB floodlighting standards as standard, not as an optional extra. -
Experience at county level:
Our work at Lancashire CCC's Emirates Old Trafford gives us hands-on experience of the demands of high-profile cricket installations. -
Funding guidance included:
We help clubs identify and apply for relevant funding, which can significantly reduce the net cost of a new floodlighting system. -
7-year warranty:
All PPG Projects floodlighting installations are covered by a 7-year warranty on parts and performance.
Cricket Lighting for All Facility Types
We install cricket ground floodlighting across a wide range of facilities, including:
- Club and recreational cricket grounds
- County and first-class venues
- School and college cricket facilities
- Multi-use sports grounds with cricket as a primary use
- Indoor cricket centre lighting
Our Cricket Lighting Installation Process
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Free site survey:
We visit your ground, assess your needs, and produce an initial recommendation at no cost. -
Lighting design and photometrics:
Our engineers produce a full CAD design with lux level calculations and compliance documentation. -
Quotation and funding review:
We provide a clear, itemised quote and flag any relevant funding opportunities. -
Installation:
Our in-house teams complete the full installation, including groundworks, mast erection, cabling, and luminaire fitting. -
Testing and commissioning:
We carry out full lux level testing and provide all compliance paperwork. -
Handover and maintenance:
We brief your club or venue team on the system and offer ongoing maintenance support.
Frequently Asked Question
ECB guidance sets out lux level requirements based on the standard of play. For club training, a minimum of 75 lux average horizontal illuminance is typically recommended. For competitive club cricket, this rises to 200 lux or higher. County and first-class venues used for televised cricket require significantly higher levels, often in excess of 500 lux, along with strict uniformity ratios. PPG Projects designs to the appropriate standard for your specific use case and provides full photometric documentation.
The cost depends on the size of the playing area, the number of masts required, the LED specification, and any groundworks involved. A community cricket club installation typically ranges from £30,000 to £80,000 depending on scope. County-standard or broadcast-ready installations are costed on a project-specific basis. Funding from Sport England or the ECB can significantly reduce the net cost for qualifying clubs. We provide a free, itemised quote after your site survey.
In most cases, yes. Floodlighting masts are generally considered permitted development only up to certain heights, and most cricket ground installations require full planning permission from the local authority. We can advise on the planning process and help prepare the technical documentation that planning applications typically require, including spill light calculations and design drawings.
Yes. Sport England and the ECB both offer facility improvement funding that can be applied to floodlighting projects. Eligibility depends on factors including club status, ground ownership, and the planned use of the facility. Our team can help you identify the most appropriate funding route and support your application with the technical documentation required.
Most standard cricket ground floodlighting installations take between 4 and 8 weeks from design sign-off to commissioning, depending on the scope of groundworks and any lead times on specialist equipment. We schedule work to minimise disruption to your playing season wherever possible.
Yes. Our installation at Emirates Old Trafford for Lancashire County Cricket Club demonstrates our capability at first-class venues. We are experienced in working within the operational constraints of professional sports facilities and to the higher technical specifications that county-level projects require.
Whether you're a community cricket club looking to extend evening training hours or a professional venue upgrading to broadcast-standard LED floodlighting, PPG Projects has the experience and accreditation to deliver.
Contact us today for a free site survey and no-obligation quote. Our team will assess your ground, discuss your requirements, and provide a clear proposal, including any funding options that may apply to your project.