Amalie Arena

Total Pixels

6.1 Million

Pixel Pitch

6, 10 mm

Display Count

19

Square feet

5,558

Amalie Arena LED Video Upgrades

Amalie Arena, a multipurpose live events venue in downtown Tampa, Florida, underwent a major digital platform upgrade from owner-representative Sensory Interactive, technology integrator AmpThink, and SNA Displays. The extensive enhancements were implemented on behalf of Vinik Sports Group, which manages the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning as well as the arena. Located next door to the Tampa Bay History Center and one mile from the Tampa Convention Center, the 20,000-seat venue hosts concerts and other live events in addition to being the Lightning's home. The arena’s technology upgrades include a large-format corner display, 220 linear feet of LED ribbon, and several LED kiosks featuring themed content to enhance gameday excitement.

Sensory Interactive provided technology selection and procurement services on behalf of Amalie Arena, choosing SNA Displays to provide 6 mm and 10 mm EMPIRE™ Exterior video display technology. AmpThink provided project management and LED installation services.

Amalie Arena Display Summary

Display	Pixel Pitch	Product	Size (h x w)	Resolution
NE Corner-Wrap	10 mm	EMPIRE™ Exterior	40'2" x 97'8"	1,224 x 2,976
Entrance LED Ribbons (2)	10 mm	EMPIRE™ Exterior	4'9" x 110'3"	144 x 3,360
2-Sided LED Kiosks (8)	6 mm	EMPIRE™ Exterior	7'10" x 4'9"	400 x 240

The corner-wrap display, well-suited for 3D anamorphic content, measures approximately 40' x 98' (1,224 x 2,976 pixels) and faces Channelside Drive to the north and S. Morgan Street to the west. Façade-mounted above the Ashley VIP Lounge, the nearly 4,000 square-foot LED spectacular (which replaced static signage) employs a 10 mm pixel pitch and processes more than 3.6 million pixels.

A pair of 110-foot-long LED ribbons flank stairs leading to Amalie Arena’s main entrance from parking garages along S. Morgan. The ribbons (which replaced channel letter signs) sport a 10 mm pixel pitch at a resolution of 144 x 3,360 pixels and overlook Ford’s Thunder Alley, a courtyard adjacent to the corner-wrap display that contains a taproom, a stage, and other pre-game amenities.

Finally, eight double-sided LED kiosks are staged throughout the venue’s exterior. Each vertically oriented 6 mm display is 7'10" x 4'9" (400 x 200 pixels).