The Daktronics Experience

Join Justin and Matt as they cover a packed month of announcements,10 news releases in total! From professional sports venues and universities to transportation hubs and international projects, the team recaps all the highlights and stories that made headlines in September.

News Releases:

• Daktronics Introduces All Sport Pro for Fixed-Digit Scoreboards
• CHI Health Center Omaha Refreshes Digital Video Experience with Daktronics Displays
• Daktronics Delivers 80-Foot Viewing Experience at Circa Kentucky Downs
• Daktronics Brings Messaging Opportunities to Pedestrian Bridges at Yas Bay Waterfront, Abu Dhabi
• Collaborative AV and Daktronics Partner to Upgrade Auditorium Experience at Marine Corps University Quantico
• OG&E Coliseum Brings Video Focus to Live Events with Daktronics Centerhung System
• Prospera Place Elevates Atmosphere With One of the Largest Centerhungs in CHL from Daktronics
• Eye On Crime Increases with Daktronics, High Point Networks Collaboration for Pueblo Police Department’s Real-Time Crime Center
• Daktronics Releases Data Studio Volleyball for 2025 Season
• University of Kansas Kicks Off Football Season with Huge Stadium Improvements Including New Daktronics Video Display

What has Daktronics been up to in the month of August 2025? Join Justin and Matt as they recap projects and events that were announced in the past month, from high schools to multi-use arenas to industry conferences and more.

Links:

• Sign Companies and Industry Experts to Gather for Daktronics Sales Expo 2025
• Denny Sanford PREMIER Center Selects Daktronics to Refresh Digital Display Experience for Visitors
• Plum Senior High School Gets Tech Boost from Daktronics, We’re All Mustangs Here Foundation and Benefactor Pat McAfee
• IDEA Conference Recognizes Daktronics with Multiple Awards
• South Dakota Enhances Highway Safety with Upgraded Message Displays

Baseball has gone bananas lately and the Savannah Bananas are in high demand. To hear about Banana Ball, their history at Grayson Stadium and how they leverage a video board to elevate the already amazing game-day experience, Justin and Matt sat down with Jared Orton, the Bananas’ President.

Links:

• The Savannah Bananas Website: https://thesavannahbananas.com/
• YouTube Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy9HnAelBMA 
• Daktronics News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/daktronics-goes-bananas-with-installation-at-grayson-stadium-in-savannah

The iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium underwent a major LED display upgrade, including a massive Halo display. To hear about the impact it is having a Real Madrid C.F. matches, Justin and Matt sat down with Enrique Uriel, the club’s head of IT, and Ivan Del Rio, Daktronics lead sales on the project. The conversation includes the decision behind the stadium’s new halo, the rest of the displays installed throughout the stadium and how they are using the technology to entertain fans at every event.

Links:

• Daktronics News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/daktronics-new-real-madrid-official-stadium-supplier
• Real Madrid Project Highlight Video: https://youtu.be/-mbnoyWWqXU?si=HvlEAaOKW0b5_LN4
  
  

Join us as Justin and Matt dive into the latest Daktronics projects and product updates from April 2025. They break down multiple installations, including new LED video displays for the Akron RubberDucks, Chesapeake Baysox and UNC Wilmington. They also cover the massive upgrade at Allstate Arena, a groundbreaking partnership with the Tennessee Titans’ new Nissan Stadium and a cutting-edge esports setup at Syracuse University. Plus, they introduce Live Switch, a new video production tool aimed at high schools and small-scale productions. Whether you're a sports tech enthusiast or just love seeing how digital displays transform fan experiences, this roundup episode brings you all the highlights.

Tennessee Titans - Nissan Stadium Rendering

Links:

• Allstate Arena Lights Up for Audiences with 30 LED Displays from Daktronics
• Daktronics Introduces Live Switch, a New Video Production Switcher for High School Marketplace
• Tennessee Titans Bring ‘Ring Of Fire’ to Game-Day with 37-Display Super System at the New Nissan Stadium
• UNC Wilmington Bringing LED Video Experience to Brooks Field from Daktronics
• Improved Baseball Experience Headed to Chesapeake Baysox with Daktronics Installation
• Akron RubberDucks Improve Stadium Experience with Daktronics Displays
• Direct-View LED Video Walls from Daktronics Bring Esports and Gaming to Life at Syracuse University

We're back with another special edition of the podcast for our Women In Sports Online Event. We had Felisa Israel, Founder and Executive Producer of 10 Fold Entertainment, and Founder, Executive Director and Lead Instructor of the IMPACT Learning Institute, join the event. She talks about her experience in professional basketball's entertainment roles, her passion for curating memorable experiences, and connecting college students with careers in the sports industry.

Links:

• Women in Sports Webpage:  https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/events/women-in-sports
• Women in Sports News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/women-in-sports-online-event-focuses-on-creating-memorable-experiences-and-connect-college-students-with-careers-in-the-sports-industry

In this episode, Justin and Matt are joined by Aaron Shephard, Daktronics Senior Project Manager, to talk about the upcoming Tennessee Titans project for their new Nissan Stadium which will be completed and opened in 2027. Aaron shares all about the 37 displays going into the new venue, including the unprecedented Ring of Fire, huge end zone displays, marquees and more.

Links:

• News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/tennessee-titans-bring-ring-of-fire-to-game-day-with-37-display-super-system-at-the-new-nissan-stadium
• Live Construction Cam: https://www.earthcam.net/projects/new_Nissan_Stadium_construction/ 

As our Creative Services team expands, we’ve added Keith Haeberle as Production Manager. We spoke with him earlier this year to hear about his previous experiences and how they relate to his new role with Daktronics, including a focus on processes and operations.

Links:

• Daktronics Creative Services Website: daktronics.com/creativeservices

Not all live events have a full season of event production. To hear how our team handles week-long major events, Justin and Matt spoke with Brent Smith, Senior Art Director for Daktronics Creative Services. He shares his history of making digital content, how the Creative Services team works with these large events to create content on the fly and much more.

Links:

• Daktronics Creative Services Webpage: daktronics.com/creativeservices
• For inquiries, please email us at Professionalservices@daktronics.com

With new technology at their fingertips, Sporting Kansas City is putting on a great match-day experience at Children’s Mercy Park. To get a look behind the scenes, Justin and Matt sat down with Josh Blackford, Vice President of Operations and GM at Children’s Mercy Park, and Blake McFarland, Director of Match Experience for Sporting Kansas City. The conversation covers everything from the unique shape of their main display and how it matches their stadium to how they use multiple displays in coordination to engage their fans.

Links:

• YouTube version: https://youtu.be/uXXGU4Lr-qY?si=55kQIcFwv7E9t-pP
• News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/sporting-kansas-city-revitalizes-led-displays-with-daktronics-technology