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Allianz Stadium invests in screens big and small

Allianz Stadium now boasts one of the largest video screens ever seen at a rugby league, union or football match in Australia.

The Sydney FC v Brisbane Roar match on 15 March 2015 was be the first time Allianz’s giant superscreens, free high density wi-fi and new 1200-screen IPTV network were operational.

NSW Waratahs fans got their first chance to experience the $20m worth of world-leading technology on 22 March when the Super Rugby champions hosted arch rivals, the ACT Brumbies, in a replay of 2104’s semi-final.

The Sydney Roosters v Penrith Panthers match on 23 March was the first opportunity for NRL fans to try the mobile food and drink ordering and to experience the high definition 277sqm screens.

Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust Chief Executive Jamie Barkley said: “They’re bigger than the video boards at Wembley and Twickenham, and are nearly five times larger than the screens they replace.

“Our goal here is to give Sydney’s sports fans an unmatched experience right now — not several years and many millions of dollars away.

“You can order food and drink from your seat, keep up with the action on an IPTV screen anywhere in the venue and experience the biggest video boards of any rectangular stadium in Australia.”

The Daktronics superscreens will introduce Australian fans to a new 13mm LED module, with more than 1.6 million pixels, linked to LED ribbon boards around the upper seating bowl, SCG Trust General Manager Strategy and Projects Piers Thompson said.

“The superscreens are 27m wide and more than 10m high, configured in the new 24:9 widescreen format,” Mr Thompson said.

“As well as high definition live action and replays, there are opportunities for split screens showing scores, statistics and other stadium-specific messaging.

“The technology allows the stadium to be branded by the home team or event, a first for Australia that will improve spectator engagement and provide a home ground advantage for clubs, their fans and sponsors.”

The video boards will be the brightest and clearest resolution currently available anywhere in the world, Daktronics Australia General Manager Blair Robertson said.

“Allianz Stadium’s new superscreens will breathe new life into what is NSW’s favourite place to watch rugby league, rugby union and football,” Mr Robertson said.

Check out OAMM Sales Director, Andrew Christopher’s, column this issue regarding how the IPTV and wi-fi integrate with the big screen experience.

Daktronics: (02) 9453 4600 or www.daktronics.com

OAMM: (02) 9939 3264 or www.oamm.com.au