Abstract: A lighted sports ball is provided. The lighted sports ball includes an interior housing through which light can pass. The interior housing features a cavity within the interior housing. The lighted sports ball further includes a circuit board mounted to the interior housing. The circuit board is connected to a battery and has a light module as well as a controller for controlling an output of the at least one light module. An exterior cover is applied over the interior housing. The exterior cover has an aperture through which light from the light module can pass. Further, a lighted sports ball kit including a lighted sports ball and a charging stand is provided. Furthermore, a method for using the lighted sports ball is provided.