Controlling Light Emissions on Padel Courts

An outdoor padel court illuminated by floodlights at night, featuring blue playing surface and surrounding fencing.

What are light emissions and why do they matter in Padel? Light emissions—also known as light spill, stray light, or light trespass—refer to artificial light escaping beyond the padel court’s playing surface (20 × 10 m). This contributes to light pollution, disrupting wildlife behaviors, disturbing nearby residents’ sleep, and reducing night sky visibility. In 2026, […]