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Light-Up LED Pom Poms
Metallic streamers with LEDs built into the pom, a rechargeable pack, and one remote that changes the whole team’s color at once.
$145 USD per pair
For dance and cheer teams that own the timeouts, lights-out intros and halftime: our light-up pom poms glow when the arena goes dark and change colour together by remote, so the whole team reads from the top row and on the video board. Team pricing is $120 a pair on 10 or more pairs.
Why does an indoor season suit light-up poms?
Outdoors, whether a lit routine reads depends on kickoff time, the season and the floodlights. Indoors, the building controls the light, and arenas already go dark on cue: at the Chicago Bulls’ 2016–17 opener the arena went dark except for the glowing court for the introductions (source: PLSN).
| Outdoor stadium | Indoor arena or gym | |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting control | Time of day and the floodlights decide | On cue, from the lighting desk or facilities staff |
| Lights-down moments | Rare, and the field lights stay on | Introductions, halftime and promotions |
| Consistency | Changes every game | The same every game |
| Weather | A real risk | None |
Which moments in a basketball game go dark?
| Moment | Who performs | What the poms do |
|---|---|---|
| Starting lineups | Dance team at the baseline or the tunnel | Frame the introductions in team colours |
| A featured timeout | Dance or cheer | A 30- to 60-second routine with one colour change |
| Halftime | Dance team feature | The routine becomes the light show |
| Promotions and theme nights | The whole spirit program | Switch to the night’s colour |
The Philadelphia 76ers permanently adopted court projection for introductions and halftime (source: Full Sail University), and projection only works with the house lights down. Staging details are in lights-out intro ideas and halftime show ideas for arenas.
How does a high school gym differ from a college or pro arena?
| Venue | How the lights go down | Who to ask |
|---|---|---|
| High school gym | Facilities staff dim the main banks for a minute | The athletic director and the facilities lead |
| College arena | A cue in the game-presentation script | Game operations or marketing |
| Pro arena | A lighting cue run with video and audio | Game presentation and the dance team director |
In a high school gym, even 60 seconds of low light is enough for one routine. Ask early: the answer decides whether the squad needs light-up poms for one moment a game or for none.
What should a dance or cheer team order for the season?
- Poms for every performer in the routines that use them, plus two or three spares in the same order.
- Streamers in silver or the main school colour, depending on how often the colour changes; see cheer pom pom colours.
- A feature costume, if the dance team runs a lights-down halftime number: our light-up fringe sequin bodysuit, XS to 4X, glows in one colour by remote.
- Favors for the student section on theme nights: light-up face stickers for fans in the stands, not for athletes in a USASF cheer routine.
How many pairs, and what will it cost?
At our team rate of $120 a pair on 10 or more pairs:
| Group | Pairs | Cost at the team rate |
|---|---|---|
| High school dance team of 12 | 14 | $1,680 |
| Cheer squad of 16 | 18 | $2,160 |
| Pro dance team of 20 | 23 | $2,760 |
| College cheer and dance, 30 together | 33 | $3,960 |
Pair counts include two spares for groups under 20 and three for larger groups. One set runs team colours all season and switches for every theme night.
Which games deserve the biggest moment?
- The home opener, with lights-down introductions.
- Rivalry games.
- Coaches vs. Cancer® games during Suits and Sneakers Week in late January (January 26 to February 1 in 2026; source: Ohio Valley Conference); see Coaches vs. Cancer night ideas.
- Pink and other cause nights; see pink pom poms.
- Senior night; see cheer senior night ideas.
Coaches vs. Cancer is a registered mark of the American Cancer Society, which is not affiliated with Neon Cowboys.
How do you rehearse a lit routine?
- Rehearse in the dark at least once in the venue; spacing reads differently when the only reference points are lit.
- Place the remote. One remote runs every pair from about 65 to 80 feet with a clear line of sight, so the captain usually stands at the baseline.
- Script the colour changes on the music, on the same sheet game operations uses.
- Charge before every home game. A charge lasts about two to four hours depending on colour and mode, so switch on for the moments, not the whole night.
- Check every pair before road trips.
When should the order be placed?
| When | What to lock in |
|---|---|
| End of football season | Decide on the set, the streamer colours and the season’s theme nights |
| Before the first home game | Poms in hand, every pair checked, one rehearsal in the dark |
| Before each theme night | The theme colour set on the remote |
| Before senior night | Any senior gift pairs |
Send your first home game date when you ask for a quote and we will tell you plainly what fits.
Who runs what on the day?
| Role | Job |
|---|---|
| Dance or cheer director | Routines, colours and the order |
| Game operations or presentation | Which moments go dark, and the cues |
| Facilities staff | The gym lights, in a high school |
| Captain | The remote and the charging list |
| Booster club | Payment |
One cue sheet shared by the director, the captain and game operations keeps every lit moment inside its window.
How do you request a quote for basketball season?
Email or DM us with the team size, school colours, the moments your venue takes dark and your first home game date. We make our light-up products ourselves and will tell you plainly what fits your date. See team orders for how a group order works.
Frequently asked questions
Why are light-up poms better indoors?
The building controls the light. Arenas and gyms go dark on cue for introductions and halftime, and reflective poms disappear when they do.
How long should a basketball timeout routine be?
Plan 30 to 60 seconds, with a fast entrance, one colour change and a clean exit before play resumes.
Can a high school gym do a lights-down moment?
Ask the athletic director whether facilities staff can dim the main banks for about a minute; that is enough for one routine.
How many pom poms does a basketball dance team need?
One pair per performer plus two or three spares in the same order.
Who controls the colours during a game?
One person, usually the captain, with one remote that runs every pair within about 65 to 80 feet in line of sight.
How much does a set cost?
$120 a pair on 10 or more pairs. A dance team of 12 with two spares is 14 pairs, or $1,680 at that rate.
See also: basketball cheer season plan, lights-out intro ideas, halftime show ideas for arenas and hockey cheer and dance teams.
Sources: PLSN, Full Sail University, Ohio Valley Conference.
Questions: info@neoncowboys.com.
