Leyard LED cube illuminates Red Bull ice hockey arena in Salzburg

Leyard Europe, a leader in LED display solutions, has been involved in a major installation at the renowned Red Bull Ice Hockey Arena in Salzburg. As part of the extensive digital signage overhaul, ROPA Digital Displays provided a customised solution with Leyard’s Tfree transparent displays, featuring a 2.6mm pixel pitch and an exceptionally lightweight structure.

The project presented several challenges, particularly the limited load capacity of the arena’s roof. However, Leyard’s innovative technology and tailor-made approach enabled ROPA to deliver an advanced solution that met the venue's specific needs.

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The installation consists of four Tfree Pro-F 2.6 displays, with the highlight of the upgrade being the new LED cube positioned above the ice rink. This 4 x 2.5 metre cube replaces an outdated rear projector system and was carefully designed to meet strict weight specifications.

As the official digital signage partner of EC Red Bull Salzburg, ROPA is dedicated to bringing cutting-edge technology to sports and entertainment venues, as Patrick Cais, CEO at ROPA Digital Displays, explains.

"ROPA has had a close relationship with EC Red Bull Salzburg for years,” he says. “We began with a 24-metre LED board in 2019 and have continued to enhance the venue’s visual technology with further installations, including additional boards and a state-of-the-art LED wall upgrade."

“The LED cube is the crown jewel of the project, and Leyard’s lightweight, customisable solution helped us overcome a major challenge. This was a project that required precision, innovation, and expertise, and Leyard delivered on all fronts.”

Patrick Cais
CEO & Founder, ROPA Digital Displays GmbH

In addition to the LED walls, ROPA integrated its Lunixo content management software, ensuring seamless operation across all screens in the arena, including those in the VIP area and team zones.

This comprehensive digital transformation of the venue marks a significant achievement for both Leyard and ROPA, as the Tfree 2.6mm pixel pitch LED displays represent the first deployment of its kind in Europe. Leyard’s ability to provide a high-quality, lightweight solution — coupled with expert technical support — ensured that the project was completed efficiently, with minimal manpower, and within tight timelines. Installation work was conducted at night to accommodate the arena’s schedule, with ROPA’s team working closely with Leyard and Novastar technicians to ensure everything ran smoothly.

“We have had a good partnership with ROPA for many years and use LED technology and software solutions to control the systems,” says Johannes Prem, Head of Marketing & Sales, EC Red Bull Salzburg GmbH. “It was clear to us that the requirements for the new LED cube would be a challenge in many respects. After reviewing all the offers, ROPA once again emerged as the best partner, as the solution they provided met all requirements in terms of size, weight, brightness and resolution. Thanks to the connectivity of the individual components and the software solution supplied, we can once again break completely new ground in terms of entertainment at the Arena.”

"We were delighted to work with ROPA on this highly demanding project," says Silvia Baranová from Leyard. "The collaboration between our teams was seamless, and the result speaks for itself. The Red Bull Ice Hockey Arena now boasts some of the most advanced LED technology in Europe, and we are proud to have played a key role in bringing this vision to life."

The success of this project exemplifies the strength of the partnership between Leyard, ROPA Digital Displays and EC Red Bull Salzburg, highlighting their shared commitment to innovation, performance, and delivering top-tier experiences for fans and viewers alike.