Jihlava’s Horácká Aréna: Goal Sport Technology Delivers a Bold, Future-Ready AV Project
The Horácká Aréna in Jihlava is entering its final phase before opening its doors to the public — and Goal Sport Technology is proud to be behind one of the most complex arena technology installations in the Czech Republic.
Our team has completed the full delivery of LED displays, audiovisual systems, video referee system, timekeeping, IPTV distribution, cabling and a complete venue control infrastructure, shaping Horácká Aréna into a benchmark for modern European sports venues.
HMA in Numbers: Technology That Shapes the Experience
LED Media Cube
At the heart of the arena hangs a custom-built LED media cube, engineered for maximum visibility and visual impact:
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Absen LED Displays
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Dimensions per side: 6.452 m × 5.006 m
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Pixel pitch: 3.9 mm
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Resolution per side: 1,536 × 1,280 px
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Construction: 4 fully identical sides with convex curvature, improving viewer sightlines
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Weight: 4,960 kg
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Rigging: Lifted and controlled by four synchronized hoists, operated through a central control system
This LEDcenter hung stands as one of the arena’s most distinctive features, designed to deliver clear, dynamic content from any angle.
LED Fascia Boards
Wrapping around the bowl, the LED ribbon screens, also know as fascia boards, add another layer of atmosphere and commercial potential:
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Length: 216.75 m
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Height: 0.75 m
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Resolution: 55,488 × 192 px
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Pixel pitch: 3.9 mm
The ribbon LED displays enable seamless 360º video animations, advertising, and game statistics.
Giant LED Screens
To enhance fan entry points were installed 2 high-definition indoor giant LED screens.
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Dimensions: 3 × 2 m
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Pixel pitch: 1.9 mm
These high-definition displays provide crisp visuals for wayfinding, announcements, and partner marketing.
Advanced Video Referee System
To meet — and exceed — the future requirements of the Czech Extraliga, Horácká Aréna now features a professional multi-camera video referee platform:
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6 goal-line cameras
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1 overview 4K camera
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4 blue line cameras
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Minimum of 2 TV broadcast cameras
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Bench-side review tablets
Even as Jihlava competes in the First League, the arena is fully Extraliga-ready from day one.
In-Stadia Production System: Timekeeping, Replay, Playout, IPTV
Goal Sport Technology also delivered a full platform for live production, centralized in a dedicated control room. This setup allows operators to manage the entire venue through an easy, efficient, and dynamic workflow.
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GS ONE – the latest Goal Sport Tech unified production software platform including the software: Playout, Timekeeper, Replay and Live Switcher and Slowmo.
These systems ensure full synchronization across multiple outputs and seamless orchestration of all audiovisual content. They enable easy on-the-fly operation, efficient game-day show management, and reliable venue-wide content distribution.
Audio Infrastructure
Through our specialized subcontractor network, a professional arena-grade audio system has been installed, offering consistent clarity and coverage for sports events, concerts, and community functions.
A New Era for Jihlava’s Horácká Aréna
With the installation phase now completed, Horácká Aréna stands as a technologically advanced, future-proof venue ready to welcome fans and elevate the experience of sport in Vysočina.
Goal Sport Technology is proud to have been a key partner in delivering this ambitious project — from design, engineering, and integration to final commissioning.
