THE NEW STANDARD in outdoor LIGHTING!

Sports Lighting Authority™ (SLA) is your outdoor sports lighting expert. We represent the industry's best practices, are experts at what we do, and are proven and preferred.
Our purpose is to provide the best outdoor lighting solution for schools, universities, and municipal sport and recreation fields across the Upper Midwest. Having managed over 1,000 projects, SLA will guide you through the rapidly changing, complex and specialized industry of sports field lighting technology.

​We will work with you through any part 'or' the entire process, from defining your needs, budget management, and vetting suppliers, to verifying performance.​​​
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Serving the Upper Midwest
Serving the Upper Midwest
Craig Gallop, SLA senior advisor and founder, is an industry professional with over 40 years managing outdoor lighting projects for over 94% of Minnesota's recreation and athletic facilities. His expertise and performance is unequalled.
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Being independent, working on behalf of the customer, and representing industry best practices, SLA provides customized outdoor lighting solutions to: 
  • Ensure the highest quality of playability and safety. 
  • Provide an exceptional fan and spectator experience.
  • Protect neighborhood quality and maintain positive community relations.
  • Meet your demand for energy efficiency and sustainability.
  • Conduct lighting measures to evaluate performance.​​
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Call Sports Lighting Authority. 
​We shine a better light on sports and recreation!
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Parks & Recreation
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Grades K-12
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Colleges & Universities
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A Fan Favorite
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Neighborhood Friendly

experience matters. we represent the best.

Our 55 years experience managing over 1,000 outdoor lighting projects has given us an intimate familiarity of client's wants and needs, and to regularly anticipate and solve problems before they arise. Our speed to market and client services will certainly impress. ​Don't just take our word for it, click here to read what others have to say.
Call Sports Lighting Authority. 
Shining a better light on sports and recreation!

we are the outdoor sports lighting experts

To learn more about our company and capabilities, check out our 1-minute video. 

You too will see how SLA will provide you with the best customized lighting solutions for your outdoor sports and recreation needs.

Give us a call or drop us a note. We will guide you through the rapidly changing, complex and specialized industry of sports field lighting technology.