A stadium-wide bespoke LED display upgrade for an iconic Major League Baseball venue
Tropicana Field now features over 5,700 square feet of high-brightness VISION A LED screens, installed by digiLED to enhance the live experience for Tampa Bay Rays fans. The project included three 10 mm pixel pitch LED displays for in-game highlights and two fine pitch LED screens in their control room – built to perform in high humidity and completed just in time for the 2023 season opener.
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Ehancing fan engagement with stadium LED displays
In 2022, Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, home of Major League Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays, underwent a major technology upgrade aimed at enhancing the fan experience and improving their control room operations.
With outdated screen technology that were in desperate need of replacement, the Rays partnered with LED screen experts digiLED to upgrade their stadium with new LED displays.
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The project included the installation of over 5,700 square feet of high-brightness LED displays throughout the stadium. The centerpiece of the upgrade was the addition of three enormous 10mm VISION A LED sports stadium highlights screens, offering the 42,735 crowd vivid, up close views of the action on the field.
An additional three stadium LED signage screens were installed across the venue using both digiLED’s VISION A and ultra fine pitch digiTHIN HD technology. Even though the screens are housed entirely within the stadium, digiLED’s VISION A product was chosen for the main displays due to its high brightness and IP65 rating, making it ideal for the high humidity levels that can accumulate when the stadium is closed between games.
These screens made their debut at the season opener on March 30th 2023 against the Detroit Tigers, a game that not only showcased the new system but also kicked off the Rays’ 13 game winning streak, their best start to a season since 1884. The vibrant displays immediately caught the attention of fans, media and league officials, setting a new standard for in-stadium visuals.
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Strong communication & project management were key
The whole installation was completed within a tight three month window ahead of the 2023 baseball season, despite external challenges such as hurricane related disruptions and an accelerated home game schedule.
Thanks to seamless coordination between the Rays’ team and digiLED, the project met all its deadlines and performance targets. Fans have noticed the difference too. The upgraded stadium LED signage screens deliver brighter, more vibrant visuals that have impressed visitors, fans, and corporate sponsors alike.
The clarity of sponsored content and game footage has led to positive feedback and increased demand for more digital signage within the stadium.
Reliable monitoring with control room LED screens
In parallel with the main stadium upgrades, the Rays control room received a significant upgrade.
Replacing a wall of LCD monitors, two ultra-slim 1.3mm digiTHIN HD fine pitch LED screens were installed with unique resolutions of 3456 x 1296 and 1152 x 648.
These control room LED displays were carefully selected not only for their image quality and viewing flexibility but also for their low heat generation, which is critical for the confined space where operators work in close proximity.
The modular design has proven practical, requiring virtually no maintenance to date and offering effortless module removal and replacement.
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Michael Weinman, Director
Tamp Bay Rays
A partnership built for the future
“We are thrilled to have partnered with The Rays on this project and we look forward to continuing to work with them in the future. We are confident that our LED displays will leave a lasting impression on their fans for years to come,” said Joe Lapchick, Director Business Development – digiLED.
Both parties are looking forward to building on this success, particularly as the Rays prepare for a future move to a new stadium expected to open in 2028.
This project not only transformed the game-day experience at Tropicana Field but also showcased how strong collaboration and cutting-edge technology can redefine venue operations for sports franchises.
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FAQ’s
What does digiLED do?
At digiLED, we partner closely with system integrators to bring ambitious, fully bespoke LED screen projects to life.
This involves creating products from scratch, with deep knowledge of every raw component, hands-on management of the supply chain and production, and real expertise in product design, structural engineering and quality control.
Where does digiLED operate?
Over the years we've delivered many of the world's most high-profile and technically demanding LED screen installations.
digiLED was born in the UK, and our global headquarters remains just outside London - home to a cutting-edge showroom, repair centre, warehousing, training and design hub.
We also operate a dedicated team in the United States from our Las Vegas Pixel Depot Showroom, which includes repair facilities, training spaces and warehousing.
Beyond that we maintain offices and teams in Japan, across Europe, and at our digiLED Tech Hub in Shenzhen.
What LED screen applications does digiLED cover?
We deliberately target the top 20% of the market – the projects that demand the very best in terms of quality, reliability and longevity.
That means using only top-tier components and building LED screens to the highest possible standard. Yes, it can make us more expensive than the mass-market options, but that’s exactly why we’re the right choice for the jobs that really matter.
Our sweet spot is the complex, the custom, the non-flat: screens that wrap around curves, climb walls, bend corners, and create something truly unforgettable.
We specialise in:
- Immersive experiences
- Sports stadiums
- Arenas & live events
- TV studios & broadcast environments
- DOOH & high-impact digital signage
Why choose digiLED for your next LED screen project?
We’re more than a supplier – we’re your safety net.
We stay close to the process with boots on the ground: hand-picking the finest components, working with only the best production partners, and personally overseeing R&D, prototyping, QC, factory acceptance testing (FAT), logistics and project delivery.
It’s why our customers don’t just work with us once – they keep coming back.
What is digiLED ZEUS®?
digiLED ZEUS® is the world's first patented technology that completely eliminates wasted standby power on LED screens. When the screen is black, it uses literally ZERO watts.
digiLED ZEUS® allows the automated on/off power cycles of LED screens and can be used on displays of any shape and size across all display applications.
It's already won multiple awards and is helping clients around the world significantly cut their energy bills and shrink their carbon footprint.
ZEUS is now live in 130+ global LED screen projects.
More details here: https://www.digiled.com/digiled-zeus/