Signify, a Dutch multinational lighting corporation, has been selected as a ‘Preferred Provider for Floodlights’ by the global governing body of association football, FIFA.
As a FIFA Preferred Provider (FPP), Signify satisfies a range of technical, product, production, and system performance criteria.
The company will also work with the FIFA Quality Programme to support ongoing research and development in the field of sports floodlighting, with the aim of advancing future technical standards.
Signify’s stadium lighting systems are designed to enhance the match experience for players, spectators, and broadcast audiences.
High-quality floodlighting plays a role in supporting technologies such as video assistant referee (VAR) systems, goal-line technology, and optical tracking systems.
In addition to core functionality, Signify’s systems can be used to provide lighting effects for fan engagement before, during, and after matches, such as synchronised light shows at major events.
Through its Preferred Provider status, Signify offers access to a portfolio of lighting technologies, including:
• Arenavision LED gen3.5 – A pitch-lighting system offering high light quality, thermal management, and a long service life. It is compatible with Signify’s Interact Sports Professional lighting management system, enabling remote control and scheduling. The system complies with international broadcasting standards for all sports.
• OptiVision LED gen3.5 – A floodlighting system for both simple and complex sporting venues. It aims to provide uniform lighting while minimising spill light. When paired with control systems, it can reportedly deliver energy savings of up to 65%.
Both systems can be centrally managed across an entire stadium, including the pitch, exterior façades, and hospitality areas, helping venue operators improve overall efficiency.
Signify floodlighting has already been deployed at several high-profile venues, including Stadion Feijenoord in Rotterdam, where a new Arenavision system was installed.
“This recognition from FIFA, which is responsible for some of the world’s most prestigious and watched sports events, is an important milestone for Signify and a reflection of our leadership in sports lighting,” claims Niels Geven, International Director for Sports and Arenas at Signify.
“High-quality illumination is hugely important in modern-day sport, especially top-flight football. It’s vital for both player performance, officiating and broadcasting purposes, and an essential part of the match-day fan experience.”
Signify has more than 60 years of experience in sports lighting. It is also the official lighting partner of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One team.
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