Phillies getting massive new video board
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Phillies getting massive new video board
Daily News staff
The scoreboard at Citizens Bank Park is getting a $10 million upgrade, the Phillies announced.
When completed, the new Phillies HD display will be the largest in the National League and among the largest in the world – measuring 76 feet high and 97 feet wide, and totaling 7,372 square feet of digital space.
The new HD display will be located under the iconic Phillies sign in leftfield and will almost triple the size of the formerly existing video display originally installed.
“We’re truly excited to bring the HD experience to our fans,” said Mark DiNardo, Director, Broadcasting and Video Services. “The new technology and dramatically larger image will bring our fans closer to the action than ever. Our unique partnership with Sony and Daktronics gives us the opportunity to transition the in-house broadcast, production and entertainment systems to high-definition in one step.”
Other locations in Citizens Bank Park that will be part of the upgrade to HD include PhanaVision (Phillies video replay and control room) and video production/video coaching production areas, as well as the facility’s cable TV system.
The original video board has recently been moved to the team’s spring training facility at Bright House Field in Clearwater, Fla.
Additionally, the Phillies said they will be installing a dedicated closed captioning display to assist hearing impaired fans, and all 800 televisions in the suites and public areas will also be upgraded to HD.
Here are some facts, courtesy of the Phillies:
* The display could feature 49 life-size Phillie Phanatics standing next to and on top of each other
* Overall size: 76 feet high and 97 feet wide. Offers more than 2.5 times more video area than previous video display (7,372 square feet of digital space vs. 2,691 square feet)
* Weight: approximately 84,420 lbs. (42.2 tons)
* Resolution: The HD-15 display exceeds 1080p HD standard with 1512 lines of resolution (six times the resolution of the previous display)
* Super-wide viewing angles offer improved visibility for more fans; Viewing angles: exceed 160 degrees horizontal (greater than 80 degrees on each side off center)
* Takes approximately 1,380 flat-panel televisions (at 42” each) to fill the area of the new display
* If it were a consumer television, the Phillies display would be considered a 1,478” screen
* Uses state of the art LED technology providing superior brightness in direct sun light, with the capability to show up to 144 quadrillion shades of color
* Approximately 32,363 feet (6.1 miles) of wiring will deliver power and data to the new display
- I think mommy is calling you upstairs for dinner, Barroid.
— The Pack Leader 
Gotta love how some dimwits have found a way to complain about this. It's an upgrade. PERIOD. Has ZERO to do with Davey Lopes, Cole Hamels or anything regarding baseball operations. If anything it likely will generate MORE revenue. I'm pretty sure they can charge Budweiser more for 2 1/2 times the size and now HD commercials. The coolest news here is the old one going to BrightHouse Field! That will be awesome!- The Nationals have video boards all over their ugly stadium. Between innings, you can't find a game summary scoreboard. Drives me crazy. Looking at the mock up on the Phillies' site, it looks like that may happen to CBP.
- Oh boy! In a few years they would install a 3D screen and they will charge all you suckers for 3D glasses like they do at the movie theater.— EL Zorro
- This team keeps spending money on players. Star players. They are now announcing putting a lot of money into a their stadium to enhance the fan experience and most people here are still complaining. Amazing! This is the best time ever to be a Phillies fan. Start enjoying the ride we have been on. The other extreme isn't fun.— hawk18
Is this where the embezzeled La Salle money went?- It just kills me that any of you could somehow complain about this. What is there not to like?! Honestly! How dare they invest money into the stadium to improve the fan experience! Shame on them!— The Pack Leader
- I agree with you pack leader. Stay the hell home if you don't like it!
— delcodanno - CLIFF LEE says...the thought of 49 life size Phanatics standing on top of one another, is just plain scary...— stan the man too
- How about replacing my seat's cup holder?— EarlKeese
