Stadiums begin to embrace the advantages of LEDs

For years, sports stadiums have used metal halide lights to illuminate playing surfaces. But now, arenas are turning to LED lights, which have already made inroads in everything from city street lights to Christmas lights. When the San Francisco 49ers were investigating light options for Levi’s Stadium in 2012, LED lighting was still an uncertainty among sports teams. According to a 49ers spokesman, broadcast networks raised concerns about the readiness of LED lights for use in a major stadium. While the team looked at a few LED prototypes, it ultimately opted for the safe and traditional metal halide lights to illuminate the field.