University of Tennessee's arena receives installation of 24 LED screens from Daktronics
Thompson-Boling Arena at the University of Tennessee has undergone a significant upgrade, installing a state-of-the-art LED display system created by Daktronics. The system, consisting of 24 LED displays, aims to elevate the fan experience and provide a massive home court advantage for the upcoming 2025-26 basketball season and other events [1][3].
At the heart of the system is a 11-display centerhung system. This includes four main video displays, each nearly 15 feet high by 24.5 feet wide, with a 5.9-millimeter pixel spacing. These displays are capable of variable content zoning, showcasing large images, multiple zones, live video, replays, stats, graphics, animations, and sponsorship content [1]. Four corner wedge displays, each measuring nearly 15 feet high by 5 feet wide, provide a seamless visual experience [1].
Below the main screens, a ring display, over 3 feet high and 103 feet in circumference, is used for supplemental graphics and information [1]. Two underbelly displays, angled toward the sidelines, each about 6 feet high by 20 feet wide, target fans sitting closer to the court [1]. Six scorers tables can be organized along the sidelines, with four measuring roughly 2.5 feet high by 10 feet wide and two measuring 2.5 feet high by 6.5 feet wide, all featuring a tighter 3.9-millimeter pixel spacing for detailed content [1].
Outside the arena, two marquee displays welcome fans and guests, each measuring 9.5 feet high by 25.5 feet wide and featuring a 10mm pixel spacing [1]. A 360-degree ribbon display is mounted to the seating bowl, measuring approximately 2.5 feet high by nearly 88 feet in length and featuring a 10mm pixel spacing [1].
Danny White, vice chancellor and director of athletics, expressed pride in the university's dedicated fan base and commitment to continually elevating their experience. He stated that the partnership with Daktronics provides an opportunity to reinvest in the fan experience [2]. Josh Francois, regional sales manager at Daktronics, noted that the University of Tennessee is on the cutting edge of innovative trends in collegiate athletics [2].
This project is part of the University of Tennessee's partnership with Food City, aiming to offer modern digital visuals and sound for the arena [1][3]. The system is a high-resolution, multi-screen LED display setup with variable zoning and a large ring display, designed to provide immersive visual content to spectators all around the arena [1][2].
The high-resolution, multi-screen LED display setup at Thompson-Boling Arena, which includes the centerhung system, corner wedge displays, ring display, underbelly displays, and scorers tables, is not only meant for basketball events but also serves as a platform for education-and-self-development seminars and sports events. The massive 360-degree ribbon display and the two marquee displays outside the arena are additionally utilized to display sponsorship content and welcome messages to visitors.
