FIFA Appoints Provider for Stadium Floodlighting
Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) has been named a preferred provider for floodlighting systems by the world football governing body, FIFA. This means that Signify’s floodlight solutions meet FIFA’s highest quality standards.
Extensive Collaboration with the FIFA Quality Programme
In addition, Signify will serve as a trusted partner within the football industry. As a FIFA Preferred Provider for Floodlights (FPP), Signify meets strict quality requirements concerning products, manufacturing, and system infrastructure. Signify will also collaborate closely with the FIFA Quality Programme to advance research and development in sports lighting and enhance technical standards with a view to the future. Signify’s floodlight systems already have a major impact on sporting events around the world. Their high-quality lighting helps create an optimal experience for players, stadium spectators, and millions of fans watching from home.Top-tier floodlighting plays a key role in supporting advanced technologies such as video assistant referees, goal-line technology, and optical tracking systems, all of which rely on excellent visibility.
Outstanding Light Quality, Fully Customizable
Signify’s stadium lighting also includes features for added entertainment during major events – for instance, through customizable light shows before, during, and after matches. Stadiums working with Signify under the FIFA Preferred Provider Programme benefit from a wide range of technologies and features, including:
- ArenaVision LED Gen 3.5 – an innovative LED floodlight system offering exceptional light quality, effective thermal management, long service life, and compatibility with control solutions such as Signify’s Interact lighting management system, which allows for remote control and scheduling. The system complies with international broadcasting standards for all sports.
- OptiVision LED Gen 3.5 Floodlighting System – a comprehensive solution suitable for everything from simple to highly complex recreational sports. It meets the highest performance standards, provides excellent light quality, and ensures both safety and visual comfort.
A wide range of floodlights ensures precise light distribution with minimal spill light and, in combination with intelligent controls, enables additional energy savings of up to 65 percent.
Stadium Energy Consumption Already Significantly Reduced
Every lighting system can be remotely managed across the entire venue – including the pitch, stadium façade, and hospitality areas – which helps improve operational efficiency. Signify floodlighting is already in use at several stadiums worldwide, such as Feyenoord Stadium in Rotterdam. Signify’s new ArenaVision system enhances the playing experience for everyone while enabling energy savings of up to 63 percent compared to the previous setup.
Niels Geven, Director of Sports and Arenas at Signify, stated: “This recognition by FIFA, which organizes some of the world’s most prestigious and widely viewed sporting events, marks an important milestone for Signify and reflects our leadership in the field of sports lighting. High-quality lighting is of vital importance in modern sports, especially elite football. It is essential for player performance, for officials involved in match operations, and for the broadcast of games – making it a key part of the overall fan experience.”
Signify brings over 60 years of experience in sports lighting and has contributed its expertise to sports such as football, basketball, cricket, and tennis. Since last year, Signify has also served as the official lighting partner of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team. (stadiaworld, 23.07.2025)
