Superscreen for Sydney Cricket Ground

The Sydney Cricket Ground is installing a new, huge Panasonic LED screen to add excitement to all cricket, AFL and rugby league games played at the iconic venue.
The screen will be installed in time for the 2010-11 International cricket season which commences with Australiaâs One Day International against Sri Lanka on 5th November.
The 157 metre2 super-bright screen is aroundthree storeys high and displays vision in an impressive ultra wide 23 x 9 âcinemascopeâ format.
It will be installed on the parapet of the Dally Messenger Stand and will provide live on-field vision, full score updates, and venue information.
Banner eight metre square LED signage will also be installed on the parapet levels of the Bradman Stand and the Churchill Stand and provide fans with a news ticker with the latest score and information updates.
Mark Deere-Jones, Director of Panasonicâs Business Systems Group explained âthe Sydney Cricket Ground is one of Australiaâs finest sporting venues. We are pleased to be chosen to provide the latest technology to enhance the at-ground experience for sporting fans.
âPanasonicâs LED screens have been installed in some of the worldâs most prominent venues such as New York Cityâs Madison Square Garden and the Beijing Olympic Stadium, and have shown some of the worldâs greatest sporting moments.�?
The new LED screen is 18.8 metres wide and 8.3 metres high. It is designed for outstanding viewing with a vivid picture even in bright Australian conditions and direct sunlight, with a bright 7000 cd/m2 (candelas per square metre) display, and 23 trillion colours.
SCG Trust Chief Executive, Jamie Barkley added âthe SCG today hosts Cricket, AFL and Rugby League, and we are focused on enhancing the fans match day experience.
âThe bigger and improved screen will provide even more enjoyment for fans with replays of all the on-field moments plus full match scoring.
âPanasonic was chosen because of the screenâs picture quality, its track-record in installations and its local presence, as well as the ability to deliver the long term quality performance, reliability and support you expect from the brand name.�?