7/17/2026
ohiostatebuckeyes.com/news
SCHOTTENSTEIN CENTER TO FEATURE VIDEO BOARD ENHANCEMENTS THIS SEASON
The cutting-edge upgrades compliment a recently completed comprehensive audio system upgrade
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Schottenstein Center is set to deliver a dramatically enhanced game-day atmosphere with the installation of new, state-of-the-art video boards throughout the arena. The comprehensive upgrades will elevate the fan experience with larger displays, significantly improved resolution and new immersive viewing angles. Altogether, the upgrades provide more than 7,200 square feet of LED display technology and nearly 64 million pixels throughout the venue.
“We’ve seen how electric the atmosphere at the Schottenstein Center can be”, Ross Bjork, Sr. Vice President & Wolfe Foundation – Eugene Smith Endowed Director of Athletics said. “The last two men’s basketball games last year, the Michigan series for men’s hockey and the NCAA Tournament games for women basketball were prime examples a great environment for the fans and the athletes and we want to continue to build on those experiences. The enhancements to the video boards will deliver sharper visuals, allow for more dynamic content, and provide greater connectivity to the action. We want the fans to feel immersed in every moment, from the time they walk in the door until end of the game.”
The center-hung main video board has undergone a major transformation. Now over three times more square footage than the previous structure, the board features a modern, sleek design that enhances visibility from all areas of the arena. The most striking addition is four high-resolution LED display faces configured in a continuous convex design, which will provide seamless coverage of game action and replays, significantly improving the overall in-venue viewing experience.
Another new feature of the main center-hung is the addition of underbelly displays, positioned to serve courtside fans and team benches. These screens offer a unique perspective, ensuring those in premium seating areas remain fully engaged with the action.
One of the most noticeable upgrades comes with the 360-ribbon boards, which have increased in size from 16 inches to 36 inches—more than doubling their previous height. Along with the expansion, pixel density across the ribbon boards has surged from approximately 400,000 pixels to more than 2.6 million, creating sharper visuals and more dynamic content.
The upper-level corner boards have received a substantial upgrade as well, increasing from approximately 100,000 pixels to 1.2 million. The new design replaces three segmented boards with a single continuous display, resulting in a cleaner look and a more immersive visual presentation.
Further enhancing the arena environment is the installation of 43 new vomitory (vom) displays throughout both the lower and upper seating bowls. These screens will provide continuity with the other boards and unify the viewing experience from everywhere in the arena.
Anthony James Partners (AJP), working alongside Osborn Engineering, led the planning, design, procurement, and implementation oversight of the technology systems associated with the project. Daktronics was selected to manufacture and install the new LED display systems.
“We’ve had the opportunity to work with Ohio State on technology initiatives for many years, and we’re grateful for the trust they continue to place in our team,” said Dave Watroba, Managing Director at Anthony James Partners. “The most successful projects begin long before equipment is purchased. Understanding the client’s objectives and developing the right strategy at the outset is often what determines a project’s success. The Schottenstein Center modernization is a great example of that process in action.”
Installation of the LED Displays is scheduled to be completed by September 2026 ahead of the upcoming basketball and hockey seasons.
AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE
The display modernization follows the recent completion of a comprehensive audio system upgrade designed by Anthony James Partners and integrated by C.V. Lloyde Audiovisual. The project replaced the arena’s original 27-year-old sound system with a modern, performance-driven design that includes new line arrays, a new back-of-house audio system, mixing console, and support infrastructure located 135 feet above the court.
The completed system was specifically engineered to support the Schottenstein Center’s diverse event schedule, including men’s and women’s basketball, men’s ice hockey, concerts, family shows, commencement ceremonies, and special events.
