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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, cheer and band line directors planning a night halftime: our LED pom poms are the brightest thing on the field when the stadium dims, and one remote switches every pair’s colour on the same count. Team pricing is $120 a pair on 10 or more pairs; send your halftime date for a quote.
What reads from the stands at halftime?
| Element | Reads from the top row? | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Fine choreography | No | Arm detail is too small at that distance |
| Big formations | Yes | Shape is what the crowd sees |
| Blocks of colour | Yes | Colour carries farther than detail |
| One colour change on a big count | Yes | The whole field changes at once |
| Metallic poms under full floodlights | Yes | They sparkle where the light hits |
| Light-up poms when the stadium dims | Strongly | They are the only thing lit on the field |
Under full floodlights a lit pom still reads as a strongly coloured pom, but the glow is subtle; it comes into its own when the stadium dims. See light-up vs metallic poms by venue.
When does a stadium go dark enough?
Ask game operations which of these your stadium runs:
- A fourth-quarter light moment. At Georgia’s Sanford Stadium the band plays “Krypton” before each fourth quarter, and in 2015 Redcoat members called on fans to switch on phone flashlights for it (source: Grady Newsource, University of Georgia). Georgia introduced LED stadium lighting against Notre Dame in 2019, and for a 2025 game against Alabama it announced LED bracelets for fans that light up at the start of the fourth quarter (source: Sports Illustrated).
- A dimmed halftime feature, often for a band show or a theme night.
- Pregame introductions with the lights down.
- Theme nights such as a pink out or a blackout.
If the stadium never dims, a light-up set still works for indoor season; see basketball season in the arena.
How do you plan the halftime cue with the band?
- Get the show order from the band director: which songs, and which ones use poms.
- Mark the colour changes on the band’s count sheet, not a separate one.
- Agree the lights with game operations: if the stadium dims, on which count, and for how long.
- Place the remote. One remote runs every pair from about 65 to 80 feet with a clear line of sight, so the person holding it stands at the sideline nearest the line, not in the stands.
- Rehearse once on the field at night before the first home game.
What should each group on the field order?
| Group | What to order |
|---|---|
| Dance team | One pair per dancer plus spares, in the routine’s colours |
| Cheer squad on the sideline | One pair per athlete plus spares, in school colours |
| Band dance line | One pair per dancer; agree colours with the band director |
| Majorette line | No poms; a light-up costume instead, such as our fringe sequin bodysuit |
The Purdue Golduster Dance Team, the dance line of the Purdue “All-American” Marching Band, ordered 24 pairs of our light-up poms in September 2026 and performed with them on the field. For majorette lines, see light-up majorette uniforms.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dance team of 16 | 18 | $2,160 |
| Cheer squad of 20 | 23 | $2,760 |
| Band dance line of 24 | 27 | $3,240 |
| Dance and cheer together, 36 | 39 | $4,680 |
Pair counts include two spares for groups under 20 and three for larger groups. One set covers team colours all season and every theme night.
What goes wrong at a night halftime?
| Problem | The fix |
|---|---|
| The remote is out of range or blocked | Stand within about 65 to 80 feet with a clear line of sight |
| Poms die before halftime | Charge the night before; switch on for the moments, since a charge lasts about two to four hours |
| Colours clash with the band’s show | Put the colours on the band’s count sheet |
| Expecting a big glow under full floodlights | Save the glow for the moment the stadium dims |
| Rain | They are water resistant; keep going, and dry them after |
How do you rehearse on the field?
- Rehearse at night, under the same lights as game day.
- Walk the formation first with poms lit, so dancers learn the spacing by the light.
- Run the colour changes with the person on the remote in their game-day spot.
- Film it from the top of the stands; that is the view that matters.
Who runs what on the day?
| Role | Job |
|---|---|
| Dance or cheer director | Routine, colours and the order |
| Band director | Show order and count sheet |
| Game operations | Stadium lights and the cue |
| Captain | The remote and the charging list |
| Booster club | Payment |
One count sheet shared by the band director, the dance director and game operations keeps every change on the music.
How do you request a quote for halftime?
Email or DM us with the number of performers, team colours, your halftime date and whether your stadium dims. 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
Do light-up pom poms show up at a football halftime?
Under full floodlights they read as strongly coloured poms with a subtle glow; when the stadium dims they are the brightest thing on the field.
What reads best from the stands at halftime?
Big formations, blocks of colour and one colour change on a big count. Fine choreography detail doesn’t carry.
Who should control the colours during a halftime show?
One person at the sideline with the remote, within about 65 to 80 feet of the line in clear line of sight.
Do majorette lines need light-up poms for halftime?
No. Majorette lines don’t use poms; a light-up costume carries the look instead.
How long do the poms stay lit?
About two to four hours per charge, depending on colour and light mode.
How much does a halftime set cost?
$120 a pair on 10 or more pairs. A dance team of 16 with two spares is 18 pairs, or $2,160 at that rate.
See also: light-up vs metallic poms, which lines use poms, halftime show ideas for arenas and pink out game ideas.
Sources: Grady Newsource, University of Georgia, Sports Illustrated.
Questions: info@neoncowboys.com.
Find your kind of team: light-up pom poms for every team (youth football, high school, college, all-star, studio, club and military academy squads), plus Friday Night Lights Cheer Ideas: How to Make the Whole Stadium Glow and College Dance Team Game Day Poms: Sideline Light That Reads From the Upper Deck.
