Fan zone LED screens
A fan zone screen has to stay readable for a standing crowd in daylight, often far from the nearest building. For open-air zones we supply outdoor LED walls with IP65 cabinets from P3.9 upwards, bright enough for direct sun and sealed against rain and dust. We build them as a ground stack or fly them from truss, and plan the structure, ballast, wind limits and power distribution with the organiser and the venue. Size the screen from the back of the crowd: the image height should be about one sixth of the distance to the farthest viewer.
Screens in sports halls and arenas
Indoors, a finer pitch keeps scores and graphics sharp for spectators close to the court. Our P2.6 indoor panels suit scoreboards beside the field, press areas, VIP lounges and sponsor walls, and they can be curved to follow a stand. Larger halls watched from further away work well with P3.9 panels. Compare the panels in the LED panel catalogue.
Give each screen a defined role
Separate live video, results, timing and sponsor messages in the event plan. Position screens against the actual spectator layout, including standing crowds and obstructed views. A display beside the field and a screen in a separate fan zone may need different feeds and information priorities.
Identify where the live information comes from
Scores need an agreed data source or an operator; camera feeds need a production output. Replays require a replay workflow and permission to show the footage. Define who approves results and which content takes priority when an announcement interrupts the programme.
Test the full match workflow
Rehearse the opening, score updates, breaks and end-of-match sequence. Check text from the farthest intended viewing position. For outdoor use, agree the equipment and structure for the actual site, together with an operational weather plan. Record what appears if a camera or data feed becomes unavailable.
Interactive sports activations
Between matches, an LED wall can host games as well as video. Our penalty simulator uses body tracking: visitors kick at a virtual goal on the screen, the result appears on a leaderboard, and sponsors collect leads and social-media content. For club anniversaries and gala evenings we combine stage LED, sound, light and 3D animation, as at the 100 years of Mazovia Sport Club celebration.
Cost of a fan zone LED screen
Outdoor LED walls start from €112 net per m² per event day, and indoor walls from €84. The price includes delivery, installation, setup and dismantling; operator shifts are billed separately. Use the LED calculator for a first estimate, and we send a full quote within 24 hours.
Brief checklist
- Spectator layout, viewing distances and screen positions.
- Video output, scoring source and the contact responsible for each.
- Sponsor files, display schedule and permissions for footage.
- Programme, rehearsal slot and fallback information screen.
FAQ
What size LED screen does a fan zone need?
Measure the distance to the farthest viewer and divide it by about six for the image height. A zone watched from 30 m needs a screen around 5 m high, for example a 9×5 m wall.
Can the screen work in rain and full sun?
Yes, with outdoor panels. They have IP65 cabinets and much higher brightness than indoor panels. We also agree wind limits and a weather plan with the organiser.
Are scores and replays included in the display itself?
No. The screen is the output surface. Scoring, replay production and operation must be specified separately so that the full signal chain is covered.
Can the screen replace venue safety announcements?
Do not assume so. Confirm the communication plan with the organiser and venue; any supporting screen messages need an agreed operator and priority.
How far in advance should we book?
At least one week before the event. For large outdoor walls and busy match days, book earlier so we can reserve the panels, the structure and the crew.
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