Boise State Athletics

8/30/2023 2:15:00 PM | Football, General

Blue lights to designate home football games, football victories, and championships

BOISE, Idaho – The new LED lights installed over the summer at Albertsons Stadium will be utilized to celebrate and promote marquee events and accomplishments, Boise State Director of Athletics Jeramiah Dickey announced Wednesday.

Boise State Football Head Coach Andy Avalos shared an image of the stadium bathed in the new blue lights last week on social media.

"Beginning this fall, we will LIGHT THE BLUE the evening prior to each home game in Albertsons Stadium, immediately following all home or away Bronco football wins, in recognition of individual or team championships, and in celebration of at-large postseason bids for all sport programs," said Dickey. "Albertsons Stadium is a landmark on campus and in the Treasure Valley. It is fitting to utilize the new feature to send Bronco Nation a call to action or celebration."

Fans and businesses in the Treasure Valley and beyond are invited to "Light The Blue" alongside the Broncos by incorporating blue lights into their homes and offices. The schedule below details when Albertsons Stadium will be illuminated in blue. The moments will also be shared in real time on Boise State's official social media channels.

The multi-functional LED lights render colors more accurately and produce less glare which translates to a better player and fan experience. They are also significantly more efficient, reducing energy consumption by 60-70%.

The new LED lights at Albertsons Stadium mark another milestone of the athletic department's What's Next Initiative and will significantly impact Boise State's goals and objectives within all four pillars of the initiative - infrastructure, student-athlete experience, revenue generation and marketability.

Static Blue Lights at Albertsons Stadium

Albertsons Stadium LED Lights Add Efficiency, Control, and Reliability

Fast Facts

WHO

Ephesus Sports Lighting, a division of Cooper Lighting Solutions

WHAT

Installation of LUMASPORT 16, LED sports lighting, and RGB Entertainment System.

The innovative new system balances light delivery and playability while meeting the stringent performance requirements of fans, players, and broadcasters.

The LUMASPORT 16 features a deeply recessed LED source inside the main reflector cavity. The internal louver, which is inside of each individual reflector cavity, provides unprecedented control to improve cutoff and reduce glare at the light source deep within the fixture.

WHEN

Lighting system was installed June-August, 2023.

WHERE

New lighting system utilized the existing stadium infrastructure. The Ephesus LUMASPORT system incorporates a simple retrofit solution that makes it easy to upgrade to LED technology.

All LED lights are directed toward the field of play.

HOW

Lights can be controlled remotely via a DMX protocol.

WHY

The LUMASPORT 16 patented light control system features improved luminaire efficiency, innovative operating system, increased durability, and a level of light control that is unmatched.

LUMASPORT 16 delivers specific light levels and precise control, which will reduce energy consumption by 60-70%.

By upgrading to the LED system, Albertsons Stadium will feature the best in class lighting and entertainment for players, fans, and broadcasters alike.