Plava Laguna Croatia Open, Umag

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Lighting Up the Game in Umag!

Croatia

For 35 years, the ATP tournament Croatia Open Umag has been a symbol of sport, passion, and world-class tennis, with Plava Laguna proudly supporting the event since its very beginning. The tournament is hosted at the ATP stadium within the iconic Stella Maris Resort—an open-air venue that creates a unique atmosphere where spectators are only steps away from the sea. With its modernized infrastructure, upgraded seating, and premium hospitality areas, the stadium has become a benchmark not only for Croatian sports facilities but also across the ATP Tour.

Year

2025

Location

Umag, Croatia

Lighting concept, design and installation

Skira Architectual Lighting

Over the decades, Umag has crowned champions such as Carlos Alcaraz (2021) and Jannik Sinner (2022), while also welcoming many of the sport’s brightest rising stars. This year’s edition, held from July 19 to 26, once again confirmed Croatia Open Umag as the longest-running and most successful sporting event in the country. Adding to the spectacle, the venue’s new lighting design—conceived by Skira Architectural Lighting—introduces a dual-layered concept that combines technical precision with immersive atmosphere.

The court’s lighting system has been meticulously engineered to meet the demanding requirements of 4K television broadcasting, ensuring that every serve, volley, and drop shot is captured with exceptional clarity, contrast, and emotional impact for audiences worldwide. A total of 28 MARS RGBW units, equipped with either wide or spot optics, were mounted on high mast poles to deliver bright dynamic colours when the atmosphere calls for it.

Meanwhile, the stadium’s architectural and decorative lighting transforms the exterior side of the venue into a vibrant nighttime landmark. Using advanced linear and dot luminaires in RGBW configuration, controlled through DMX technology, the system creates dynamic light scenes that respond to the rhythm of the tournament. The result is a signature visual identity that elevates the experience for players, spectators, and viewers alike. At the heart of this design are 96 GRAPH-I-CELL units and 96 GRAPH-I-LINE 20 fixtures—both in RGBW with opaline domes—which define the contours of the stadium’s exterior crown. Together, they set the arena aglow in a choreographed play of chasing lights, intensifying the atmosphere and making the venue an eye-catching spectacle.

Installed fixtures:
20x MARS RGB+W 4000K Wide optics with antisaline treatment and beehive filter
8x MARS RGB+W 4000K Spot optics with antisaline treatment and beehive filter
28x Visors for MARS
28x Medium adapter plate for installation on pole arm fitted with antisaline treatment
1x INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL
96x GRAPH-I-CELL RGBW OPALINE DOME RGB+W 4000K with antisaline treatment
96X GRAPH-I-LINE 20 RGBW OPALINE DOME RGB+W 4000K

Credits:
Lighting design: Skira Architectual Lighting
Pictures: Courtesy of Skira Architectual Lighting