Real Madrid FC chooses Daktronics curved LED video technology for the Bernabéu

The new screens, installed by Auditel, They replace the previous LED video scoreboards of the historic Madrid stadium, which has also renewed the video control systems, as part of the ambitious technological and image modernization project of the sports facility.

Fruit of the collaboration agreement signed a few years ago between the North American manufacturer of LED display screens Daktronics and the solutions engineering and integration company Auditel for development, implementation, operation and maintenance of its audiovisual solutions in the sports field in Spain, the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, headquarters of Real Madrid FC, It has two new video scoreboards with a curved design from said manufacturer.

David Ceballos, director of Auditel International, points out the company's satisfaction "for winning the competition for the renewal of the LED video scoreboards and video control systems at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. The new screens are three times larger than the previously existing ones, and the control and production systems have the latest technology. We have worked very successfully with Daktronics, as on previous occasions, in a very demanding project, with an extremely short time to be completed. ”

The two new Led video markers, each with a size of 31,09 meters wide by 5,12 meters high, They are designed with an inward curvature, since it coincides with the architecture of the Madrid stadium.

Both systems, with a 13HD pixel layout to deliver maximum image sharpness even in direct sunlight and high ambient lighting, have been mounted on the front roof structure, meeting the strict weight restrictions and fit engineering required for the project

As Iván del Río explains, regional manager of Daktronics in Spain, “some members of the technical management team of Real Madrid FC, Together with our partner Auditel, they visited the United States to see some of our facilities in stadiums and arenas., because they wanted the best solution for their stadium. We have to thank Auditel for their great work on this project, which includes all build integrations, installation and technological adjustment”.

These screens show fans in the stadium live video of the matches, instant replays, information about the game, statistics and graphs, as well as advertisements and messages from sponsors, displayed in the entirety of each video scoreboard or divided into multiple screens for different content.

In addition to these two main Led display systems, Two LED strip screens have also been installed. (each of 15 meters wide by 1,1 high, and 10mm space between lines, along the seats attached to the playing field to provide score information and, mainly, commercial messages from sponsors

In addition to the main screens, Two ribbon screens were installed along the seating fascia to provide scoring information and the opportunity to highlight sponsors throughout events..

All screens are used not only during the matches that take place at the Santiago Bernabéu, but as a visual attraction that complements visits to the club's museum and at events.