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Delivering an unforgetting experience starts with the right audiovisual foundation. Modern arenas and live sports venues rely on fully integrated AV and broadcast systems to bring every moment to life, from centre ice to the concourse and beyond.
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High-impact displays and LED video walls do more than show the game. They create immersive environments, dive sponsorship revenue, and keep fans informed with real-time content like scores, stats, and concession pricing.
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Behind the scenes, robust video production systems and professionally designed control rooms ensure seamless content delivery throughout the facility and far beyond it. From in-house screens to global broadcasts, every play, highlight, and announcement is captured and shared with precision.
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The result? A connected, high-performance venue that elevates the live experience for every fan, every time.
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Below are just some examples of our work with world class arena environments:
Arenas
Matrix delivered a comprehensive control room upgrade for Scotiabank Arena, partnering closely with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) to design an implement a high performance broadcast environment tailored to the venue's unique needs.
While core audio and video requirements were established, our team developed a fully customized system architecture, presenting multiple design approaches that demonstrated flexibility, scalability, and deep technical expertise. The final solution incorporated a wide range of advanced technologies, including a new video switcher, camera tally system, intercom and wireless communications, multiviewers, routing infrastructure, patch panels, and up/down/cross conversion.
A key priority of the project was seamlessly integrating new technologies with existing infrastructure. The resulting system combined proven equipment with state-of-the-art solutions such as Ross Acuity and Riedel intercom and routing systems, creating a powerful, future-ready control environment.
Throughout installation, our team worked on-site in close collaboration with arena staff to ensure continuity of operations, maintaining functionality for ongoing live events while the upgrade was underway. From initial design through to final implementation, Matrix partnered closely with the MLSE to deliver a solution that enhances the fan experience and meets the highest standards of live broadcast production.
Matrix delivered a complete audio and AV system upgrade at Prospera Place, Kelowna’s premier arena, in preparation for hosting the 2026 Memorial Cup. Following the City’s acquisition of the facility in 2025, the goal was to modernize the venue’s infrastructure to meet evolving WHL standards and elevate the experience for over 6,500 attendees. The legacy system was replaced with a high-performance solution featuring EAW loudspeakers, LEA amplifiers, and Q-SYS control. The new deployment includes 35 arena bowl speakers, 12 subwoofers, and 30 additional Electro-Voice speakers throughout the concourse, delivering over 85,000 watts of digitally controlled power. This results in significantly improved clarity, coverage, and immersive sound across all event types.
To ensure intuitive operation and system flexibility, Matrix integrated Q-SYS touchscreens into mobile control stations, providing instant access to microphones, speaker zones, presets, and Bluetooth connectivity from anywhere in the arena. Redundancy was a key priority, with dual Q-SYS cores, network switches, and backup systems enabling seamless failover and real-time monitoring. Beyond audio, the project also included the installation of 98” concourse displays powered by Navori digital signage, along with upgraded emergency evacuation systems capable of overriding audio feeds when required.
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Despite structural challenges associated with the arena’s original construction, including complex rigging requirements and engineering constraints, the project was successfully completed in just over three weeks. Leveraging specialized equipment and the expertise of Matrix’s installation team, the result is a future-ready AV environment that delivers powerful performance, operational reliability, and an enhanced fan experience.
