University of Delaware Brings Large Video Upgrade to Softball Games with Daktronics Technology

Delaware Diamond to feature new LED video display for 50th Anniversary season

BROOKINGS, S.D. – May 23, 2025 – Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, has partnered with the University of Delaware to design, manufacture and install an LED video display in the outfield of Delaware Diamond, home of the Blue Hens softball team, ahead of its program’s 50th anniversary season. The university is currently the only team in the Coastal Athletic Association with a video display at its softball field and begins its tenure in Conference USA on July 1.

“Daktronics did a great job with this project,” Senior Associate AD, Facilities/Operations & Capital Projects Jake Schrum said. “Having a video board of this caliber significantly enhanced our game-day experience at softball this season. We really value the partnership we have with them.” 

Video Display Details

The outfield video display measures approximately 14.5 feet high by 25 feet wide and features 10-millimeter pixel spacing to deliver excellent image clarity and contrast to Blue Hens fans throughout Delaware Diamond. The display incorporates industry-leading environmental protection to ensure it operates as expected in the outdoors of Newark.

“We are excited to again partner with the University of Delaware for another special project,” said Fran Kulas, Daktronics sales representative. “The Delaware Softball Diamond is a unique venue and we are grateful to have been a part of transforming this stadium, celebrating the 50th anniversary season for the program.”

The display is capable of variable content zoning allowing it to show one large image or to be divided into multiple zones of content. This content can range from live video and instant replays to game information and statistics to graphics and animations to support the action or university sponsors. 

A fixed-digit scoreboard was included in the installation to deliver all the critical game information and statistics that fans need to keep up with all the action happening on the field.

Daktronics also included a complete Show Control solution. This industry-leading control system provides a combination of display control software, world-class video processing, data integration and playback hardware that forms a powerful yet user-friendly production solution. For more information on Show Control, visit www.daktronics.com/show.

Daktronics has grown with the sports industry from the company’s beginnings in 1968. Today, the company has LED video display installations at hundreds of colleges and universities across the United States. For more information on what Daktronics can provide for the collegiate market, visit www.daktronics.com/college.

About University of Delaware Athletics, Community and Campus Recreation

Located in Newark, Delaware, University of Delaware Athletics, Community, and Campus Recreation sponsors 21 varsity sports and three spirit teams. Aiming to achieve excellence together, the department boasts a storied history of 529 All-Americans, 138 conference titles, and 10 national championships. Currently competing in the Coastal Athletic Association, the department will transition to FBS football and become a full-time member of Conference USA, while also adding women’s ice hockey as the 22nd varsity sport – both effective July 1, 2025. The Blue Hens’ student-athletes have achieved a 3.0 GPA or better in 22-consecutive semesters, including an all-time high of 3.4 in fall of 2024.