{"product_id":"football-turf-7-a-side","title":"Football Turf — 7-a-Side Pitch","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003e7-a-side football pitch - overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampCourts builds \u003cstrong\u003e7-a-side synthetic turf football pitches\u003c\/strong\u003e that deliver near-FIFA Quality play characteristics at a footprint that fits typical urban plots. Standard 7-a-side dimensions run 50 m x 30 m (~16,000 sqft) to 60 m x 40 m (~26,000 sqft); we deliver turnkey between Rs 22 lakh and Rs 35 lakh including 50-60 mm monofilament turf, SBR + silica sand infill, 5-6 m perimeter chain-link, 6-8 LED floodlights, two goalposts, dugouts and line markings. Built for commercial play-arenas, premium schools, sports academies and corporate campuses. 5-year warranty on turf and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7-a-side is the gold-standard format for adult amateur and semi-pro football in urban India. The pitch dimensions sit in the sweet spot - large enough to teach proper positional football, small enough to fit on typical city plots, and short enough that adult players average 6-9 km in a 60-minute match (vs the exhausting 10-12 km of an 11-a-side full pitch). Corporate leagues, college tournaments, alumni associations and private clubs all default to 7-a-side as the booking unit. For commercial operators, 7-a-side is the highest-rate-per-hour pitch in their inventory - typical urban booking rates run Rs 1,800-3,000\/hour, with weekend tournament-day rates touching Rs 3,500-4,500\/hour. A single 7-a-side, well-located and well-marketed, can generate Rs 30-45 lakh of annual revenue at 6-8 booked hours\/day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor premium schools and sports academies, the 7-a-side is the flagship outdoor sports asset. IB and IGCSE schools include it in their competitive-sports programmes for U-12 to U-18; football academies use it as the primary training pitch for U-14 and U-16 squads. ChampCourts has built 7-a-side pitches for Reliance Foundation Young Champs partner schools, several IPL-team partner academies, and a number of independent academies in Bengaluru, Pune and the NCR. Pitches built to FIFA Quality (with shock-pad + certified turf + on-pitch FIFA Lab inspection) cost Rs 2-3 lakh more but provide tournament-hosting credibility that pays back in 12-18 months for academy operators chasing AIFF Grass Roots affiliation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 x 30 m (16,000 sqft) \/ 60 x 40 m (26,000 sqft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurf pile height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mm \/ 60 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYarn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonofilament PE, 12,000-13,000 dtex, 3-3.5 mm thick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuft density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9,000-11,000 stitches\/sqm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBacking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual PP + PU + drainage perforations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInfill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilica sand 16-18 kg\/sqm + SBR rubber 8-10 kg\/sqm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShock-pad (optional)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-15 mm prefabricated SBR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSub-base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGSB 200 mm + WMM 100 mm + DBM 50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFencing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-6 m chain-link + 2 m polycarbonate hoarding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 x 300 W LED or 8 x 250 W LED (300-400 lux avg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFIFA Quality eligible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (with shock-pad + certified turf)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-10 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCost breakdown - 50 x 30 m (16,000 sqft) 7-a-side\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLine item\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCost\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSite clearance, grading, GSB+WMM+DBM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 4.5-6.0 lakh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mm FIFA-quality turf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 11-13 lakh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSand + SBR infill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 1.8-2.2 lakh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerimeter fencing (160 m at 5 m height)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 3.5-4.5 lakh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED lighting (6 x 300 W + poles)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 2.5-3.5 lakh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGoalposts + nets + corner flags\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 60,000-90,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDugouts (2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 80,000-1.2 lakh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarkings + handover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 30,000-50,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal turnkey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRs 22-28 lakh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60 m x 40 m (26,000 sqft) version adds Rs 8-12 lakh. FIFA Quality certification adds Rs 2-3 lakh (shock-pad + testing fee).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction process\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopographic survey + geo-tech:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bearing capacity test, drainage path study.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarthwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut to FFL, granular fill, compaction to 98% MDD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSub-base:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 mm GSB + 100 mm WMM + 50 mm DBM (sealed). Cross-fall 1.5%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFencing foundations + erection:\u003c\/strong\u003e RCC plinths, 5 m chain-link with bottom kerb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloodlight masts:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 m galvanised steel, LED fixtures, control panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShock-pad laying (if applicable):\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-15 mm prefab SBR rolls glued to DBM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurf laying:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 m rolls, PU seam tape, 24 h cure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silica sand 3 passes + SBR rubber 2 passes, brushed and groomed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings, goals, dugouts, handover.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSite duration: 40-60 working days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e7-a-side vs alternatives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapex\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBooking rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRevenue potential\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7-a-side ChampCourts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 22-35 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 1,800-3,000\/hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 18-32 L\/yr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-a-side single\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 12-18 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 900-1,500\/hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 8-15 L\/yr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo 5-a-sides parallel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 22-32 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 900-1,500\/hr each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 16-28 L\/yr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural grass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 8-15 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 1,500\/hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRs 6-10 L\/yr (weather-limited)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7-a-side commands premium booking rates (Rs 1,800-3,000\/hour) and attracts corporate leagues, which is the highest-margin segment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUse cases and target customers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-pitch play-arenas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anchor 7-a-side flanked by 2 x 5-a-sides for tiered pricing. The anchor commands premium booking rates for corporate leagues and tournament rentals while the 5-a-sides absorb cas-bookings and academy slots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternational \/ IB schools:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inter-house and inter-school football. Pitch is also booked weekends for community leagues that double as a school engagement and revenue channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFootball academies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reliance Foundation, Minerva, Bengaluru FC partner academies and dozens of independent academies in Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai and the NCR.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTier-1 corporate campuses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Infosys, TCS, Wipro-style campuses with lunch and after-hours leagues. Campus pitches are usually day-only without floodlights, which reduces capex by Rs 2-3 lakh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHospitality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium resort football arenas. Goa, Coorg, Lonavla resorts include 7-a-side as an upscale recreation amenity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDefence and PSU campuses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indian Air Force, Navy and Army sports complexes; PSU recreation campuses for ONGC, NTPC, BHEL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal-estate developers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium residential layouts (50+ acre) often integrate a 7-a-side as a flagship amenity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFIFA Quality vs FIFA Quality Pro - what matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFIFA recognises two pitch certifications: FIFA Quality (recreational \/ amateur \/ lower-tier professional) and FIFA Quality Pro (top-tier professional \/ international competition). The differences are in the testing tolerances - ball roll, ball rebound, energy restitution and rotational resistance. For commercial pitches and academies, FIFA Quality is the right specification - it provides the marketing legitimacy and technical confidence without the cost premium of FIFA Quality Pro. Quality Pro is appropriate only for AIFF I-League \/ ISL training-ground installations. ChampCourts' standard 50 mm + 10 mm shock-pad system meets FIFA Quality on-pitch testing for over 95% of completed pitches; we co-ordinate the FIFA Lab inspection on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy ChampCourts for 7-a-side\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFIFA Quality Pro-listed yarn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even at standard pricing, we deliver yarn approved at the top FIFA tier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated turnkey:\u003c\/strong\u003e Civil + turf + fencing + lighting + goals + markings - all from one team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5-year warranty + AMC packages:\u003c\/strong\u003e AMC includes scheduled infill top-up, surface grooming, fence and floodlight maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFIFA Lab certification coordination:\u003c\/strong\u003e For academies pursuing AIFF Grass Roots affiliation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePan-India service in 50+ cities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Same SOP everywhere; predictable build quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValidated unit-economics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Documented ROI models from 60+ commercial pitches in operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the turf FIFA-certified?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yarn we use is FIFA Quality and FIFA Quality Pro listed; full FIFA certification of an installed pitch requires the shock-pad + on-site testing (FIFA Lab inspection). ChampCourts arranges this on request for Rs 2-3 lakh additional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from cricket pitch turf?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootball turf is 50-60 mm pile with sand+SBR infill for ball roll and player slide. Cricket turf is shorter pile (15-25 mm) with no infill - much harder underfoot but truer bounce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it withstand rain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DBM sub-base + perforated turf backing + perimeter trench drains 50-60 mm\/hour rain. Pitch is playable in 20-40 minutes after rain stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often does infill need topping up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSBR rubber redistributes during play and migrates over time. Plan for top-up grooming twice a year + a 200-300 kg SBR top-up annually (Rs 8,000-12,000\/year).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOperating margin for a 7-a-side?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 6-8 booked hours\/day x 25 days\/month x Rs 2,200 blended rate, gross revenue is Rs 33-45 L\/year. After rent, electricity (LED), staff and consumables, operators typically clear 35-45% EBITDA - Rs 12-20 L\/year. Capex payback in 24-36 months in tier-1 cities; 36-48 months in tier-2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMinimum plot size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 x 30 m playing area + 4-5 m buffer + 5 m fence corridor = ~62 x 42 m plot (~28,000 sqft \/ 0.65 acre). For 60 x 40 m pitch, ~75 x 55 m plot needed (~44,000 sqft \/ 1 acre).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat about flat plot vs sloped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFIFA requires a maximum 1% cross-fall. We handle modest slopes (up to 5%) by cut-and-fill in the sub-base stage; steeper slopes need retaining walls which add Rs 1.5-3 lakh to project cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it host 6-a-side and 8-a-side too?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 7-a-side dimensions can accommodate 6-a-side comfortably and 8-a-side with reduced run-off. Many commercial operators rent the pitch in 90-minute slots for 6-a-side corporate leagues at premium rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long is the construction timeline?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40-60 working days from sub-base ground-breaking to handover. Weather-sensitive activities (DBM laying, turf gluing) need 48 h of dry weather - monsoon installs are slower by 15-25 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the typical AMC cost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRs 80,000-1.2 lakh\/year for a fully-serviced AMC including biannual deep-brush, quarterly infill top-up, seam inspection and fence\/light\/goal maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpectator capacity and seating?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost 7-a-side commercial pitches do not have spectator seating beyond perimeter benches; tournament-day operators rent collapsible spectator stands. Premium academy installs sometimes include 100-200 seat raked seating on one long side which adds Rs 6-12 lakh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFloodlight power consumption?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 x 300 W LED = 1.8 kW + control + ancillary = ~2.2 kW. At Rs 8\/unit, evening operation 5 hours\/day costs ~Rs 88\/day, ~Rs 26,000\/year. Far lower than legacy metal-halide systems (4-5x consumption).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan two 5-a-sides be combined into one 7-a-side?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjacent 5-a-side pitches can be converted to a 7-a-side by removing the central rebound boards and re-marking lines, provided the combined area is at least 1500 sqm. ChampCourts has executed this conversion for two operators looking to upgrade their inventory mid-lifecycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlan your 7-a-side build with ChampCourts: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003e\/pages\/contact-us\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003cstrong\u003e+91 92587 75187\u003c\/strong\u003e. Related: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/football-turf-5-a-side\"\u003e5-a-side football\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/futsal-court-synthetic-turf\"\u003efutsal turf court\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/football-turf\"\u003efootball turf collection\u003c\/a\u003e. For 11-a-side regulation pitches, see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/football-turf-11-a-side\"\u003e11-a-side\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is the turf FIFA-certified?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The yarn we use is FIFA Quality and FIFA Quality Pro listed; full FIFA certification of an installed pitch requires the shock-pad + on-site testing (FIFA Lab inspection). ChampCourts arranges this on request for Rs 2-3 lakh additional.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How is it different from cricket pitch turf?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Football turf is 50-60 mm pile with sand+SBR infill for ball roll and player slide. 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Capex payback in 24-36 months in tier-1 cities; 36-48 months in tier-2.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Minimum plot size?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"50 x 30 m playing area + 4-5 m buffer + 5 m fence corridor = ~62 x 42 m plot (~28,000 sqft \/ 0.65 acre). For 60 x 40 m pitch, ~75 x 55 m plot needed (~44,000 sqft \/ 1 acre).\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What about flat plot vs sloped?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"FIFA requires a maximum 1% cross-fall. We handle modest slopes (up to 5%) by cut-and-fill in the sub-base stage; steeper slopes need retaining walls which add Rs 1.5-3 lakh to project cost.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can it host 6-a-side and 8-a-side too?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. 7-a-side dimensions can accommodate 6-a-side comfortably and 8-a-side with reduced run-off. 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Premium academy installs sometimes include 100-200 seat raked seating on one long side which adds Rs 6-12 lakh.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Floodlight power consumption?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"6 x 300 W LED = 1.8 kW + control + ancillary = ~2.2 kW. At Rs 8\/unit, evening operation 5 hours\/day costs ~Rs 88\/day, ~Rs 26,000\/year. Far lower than legacy metal-halide systems (4-5x consumption).\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can two 5-a-sides be combined into one 7-a-side?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Adjacent 5-a-side pitches can be converted to a 7-a-side by removing the central rebound boards and re-marking lines, provided the combined area is at least 1500 sqm. 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