Daktronics Unveils New Show Control Experience for Live Events Market
Major advancements set the stage for the future of live event production
BROOKINGS, S.D. – July 1, 2025 – Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, releases phase one of the company’s new Show Control experience, available today, with more powerful and interconnected game-day production tools. Users can now experience increased flexibility in their workflows, enabling them to effectively prepare for game day from any location.
The new elements include the All Sport Pro for modern scoring, Data Studio and Data Studio Sport interfaces for enhanced storytelling, Venus Live for anywhere, anytime access, and Show Control packages to be built specifically to meet the individual user’s needs.
“Daktronics is committed to providing technology that delivers confidence and enables creativity on game day,” said Daktronics Show Control Product Manager Tony Kuck. “This is the largest set of changes to Show Control since it was first delivered more than a decade ago. From a new scoring platform to expanded system capabilities, everything we’ve added is built around how producers actually work and how they bring the show to life.”
Complete Scoring Overhaul
A complete overhaul of scoring technology, All Sport Pro features a new user interface and new hardware that is network capable – all while still delivering on the reliability and accuracy expected from Daktronics. This solution delivers digital scoring software for Daktronics video display systems. This allows users to control scoring, timing and video, all from one user-provided device. Whether using a laptop or tablet, the software supports touchscreen interaction and is optimized for speed and intuitive navigation. Several venue-specific packages are available, each designed to support the range of sports typically played at the venue.
Enhanced Storytelling
Access sports data and user-defined resources via the cloud using Venus Control Suite. Data Studio Sport interfaces include sport-specific apps made exclusively for each sport. This leads to reliability and accuracy in real-time data retrieval with direct API connection to official league sources at both the collegiate and professional levels. Combined with Show Control’s Content Studio, users can effortlessly transform this verified data into dynamic visualizations, delivering engaging, up-to-the-minute content to fans.
Anytime, Anywhere Access
Venus Live builds upon Daktronics’ proven Venus Control Suite platform that has been relied upon for decades across diverse marketplaces. This solution is now available in the live events marketplace to ensure each venue is production-ready with cloud-based access. From anywhere with an internet connection, Venus Live users can schedule displays, run proof-of-play reports, and make display or system adjustments. This subscription-based service eliminates hardware overhead and delivers ongoing access to the latest features with automatic updates.
Solutions for Everyone
Whether it’s simplicity, power or a mix needed for any venue and user, Show Control offers the perfect balance. Pre-built packages can fit various production sizes, user expertise levels and presentation expectations by including the right tools and resources to align with diverse show and workflow needs. Packages range from essential features to complex, professional productions with advanced features and customizations.
“The latest Show Control advancements bring everything together by connecting workflows, enhancing visuals and empowering stronger storytelling,” added Kuck. “These updates only set the stage for what's to come next from Daktronics control solutions.”
Phase two will bring more features to build a robust game-day production and improve user experiences. Stay tuned for more information coming soon.
About Daktronics
Daktronics helps its customers to impact their audiences throughout the world with large-format LED video displays, message displays, scoreboards, digital billboards, audio systems and control systems in sport, business and transportation applications. Founded in 1968 as a USA-based manufacturing company, Daktronics has grown into the world leader in audiovisual systems and implementation with offices around the globe. Discover more at www.daktronics.com.
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