Crypto.com Arena Brings Big Center-Hung Scoreboard Upgrade to Games, Concerts and Other Special Events With a Stunning Display From Daktronics

Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, were selected by Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles to manufacture and install a new center-hung scoreboard: a six-display, 5,500-square-foot configuration featuring 41.7 million pixels that will hang above the action during Los Angeles Lakers, LA Kings and Los Angeles Sparks games, concerts, and the myriad of other live events held at the legendary Southern California venue.

Installation began on Aug. 1 with a crew of more than 60 workers from various contractor and consulting companies and building personnel. The team worked around the clock to meet the Aug. 14 deadline, while accommodating the arena’s busy schedule to allow for two high-profile concert dates.

The new scoreboard will be in place for concerts, live events and as the teams take the court and ice starting in by mid to late August. The upgraded scoreboard will also add to the digital experience, including end wall and ribbon displays provided by Daktronics in 2022.

“We’re elated to unveil a new, state-of-the-art scoreboard with crisp, clear graphics and imagery for our fans to enjoy at Lakers, Kings and LA Sparks games, as well as other live events inside Crypto.com Arena,” said Lee Zeidman, President of Crypto.com Arena, Peacock Theater and L.A. LIVE. “As the arena celebrates its 25^th anniversary in 2024, working with Daktronics to showcase this spectacular centerpiece, which will bring our guests even closer to the action, compliments the numerous additional upgrades and technological advances within this historic venue.”

Center-Hung Scoreboard Display Details

The main video display is a continuous canvas wrapping around the center-hung structure and features 3.9-millimeter pixel spacing. It measures approximately 27 feet high by 170.5 feet in circumference and is capable of variable content zoning allowing it to show multiple zones of digital content as needed for each event. This includes live video feeds, instant replays, statistics and game information, graphics and animations, and sponsorship messages.

“Crypto.com Arena is the premier venue in Los Angeles and we’re excited to deliver an improved experience through the LED technology we’ve installed this year,” said Daktronics President and CEO Reece Kurtenbach. “This project reflects our commitment to innovation and quality, while also showing our vision for the future of technology and its role in supporting live events. We’re thrilled to see this installation come to life as it provides another exciting level of fan entertainment.”