Illinois State University renovates its stadium with Daktronics

Illinois State University will install a screen 188 metros cuadrados y un sistema de audio Daktronics Sportsound en la zona de marcadores del Jay & Lori Bergman Field en Normal (Illinois, EE. UU). La pantalla de vídeo, que incluye un sistema de control de espectáculos y contenido digital personalizado, y el sistema de audio se entregarán antes de la temporada de fútbol americano de 2026.

Paul Kebbes, subdirector deportivo de operaciones externas de la Universidad Estatal de Illinois, comments that “tras haber disputado la final nacional hace solo unos meses, sabemos que el equipo de fútbol americano Redbird está posicionado para el éxito en el futuro. We want to ensure that the match day experience is of the highest possible standard for our fans, and this improvement, gracias a Daktronics, will help us in our efforts. The Jay & Lori Bergman Field will continue to get better and better for coaches, student-athletes and hardcore fans”.

The scoreboard zone video screen will measure approximately 9,6 meters high by 19,7 meters wide to offer spectacular images to everyone at Hancock Stadium. The screen has a pixel spacing 10 millimeters for excellent image clarity and contrast. It also has environmental protection that guarantees its operation in outdoor conditions.

Ryan Kuzman, Daktronics sales representative for the project, recognizes that “At Daktronics we take great pride in bringing audiovisual improvements like this and are delighted to offer this solution to Illinois State University and its fans. It has been fantastic to work with the Redbirds Athletics team to make this project a reality., and it will be exciting to see how it has a positive impact for years to come”.

The screen allows variable content zoning, allowing you to display a large image or multiple content zones at the same time. This can be any combination of live video, instant replays, graphics and animations, match statistics and information, or messages from sponsors.

Audio Sportsound

The stadium will also have a high-speed audio system. Daktronics Sportsound 2050, located above the video screen, which will be integrated with the video and scoreboard system. The system will provide a clear and intelligible sound and will offer a powerful listening experience to fans.

On the other hand, Daktronics will also supply a complete show control solution. This control system combines screen control software, video processing, Integration of data and playback hardware for a powerful yet easy-to-use production solution. In addition to the installation of the equipment, Illinois State University will receive a custom digital content package that will be produced and delivered by the internal team of Daktronics Creative Services.