GALATASARAY

Galatasaray RAMS Park’s digital display project covered every stage from design and production to installation and commissioning.

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From the Roof to the Touchline

LEDECA · Case study

LEDECA took on Galatasaray’s digital display, synchronisation and content management project at RAMS Park, part of the Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex in Istanbul. The project covers two giant LED scoreboards, ribbon displays on two seating tiers, the pitchside perimeter LED display and three LED nameplates above the players’ lockers in the dressing room.

The stadium’s display infrastructure was upgraded in phases. LEDECA handled display design and production, structural steelwork, installation, electrical and fibre-optic infrastructure, content management and matchday technical support.

Project overview

Giant LED scoreboards: Two LED displays, each 26.88 × 8.64 m · Installed without a crane
Two-tier LED ribbon displays: 932 m² of LED ribbon display area across two seating tiers
Pitchside perimeter LED display: Approved for use in UEFA Champions League (UCL) matches.
Dressing room LED displays: 3 displays above the lockers · LDCICP03.0CL

Two giant LED scoreboards

The giant LED scoreboards at opposite ends of the roof opening show scores, substitutions, match statistics and live footage. Team and player introductions can also appear before kick-off as part of the matchday programme.

Each scoreboard consists of 28 columns and nine rows of panels. Each display is 26.88 metres wide and 8.64 metres high. The opposing positions let spectators in different stands see match information and footage.

Number of displays: 2
Dimensions per display: 26.88 × 8.64 m

View the Galatasaray scoreboard project

Player introduction on the roof-level scoreboard — Player introduction on a giant scoreboard.

Scoreboard showing a player graphic above the stands — View of the scoreboard from the stands.

Giant scoreboard above the LED ribbons in the stands — Roof-level scoreboard and LED ribbon displays.

Scoreboard installation without cranes

LEDECA installed both giant scoreboards without cranes to protect the pitch. The modular LED panels were fitted to a project-specific steel structure at roof level. Walkways within the structure give technicians access to the rear of the panels and the infrastructure.

Scoreboard mounting points at the roof steelwork — Roof steelwork and scoreboard connections.

Steel support structure for the roof-mounted scoreboard — Support structure at roof level.

Guarded service walkway between the steel supports — Service walkway providing access to the back of the display.

Scoreboard, ribbon and pitchside displays in operation — The stadium displays in operation after installation.

Two-tier LED ribbon displays

Blue LED ribbons on two tiers and pitchside boards at RAMS Park — Ribbon displays in operation on two seating tiers.

Blue LED ribbons across the darkened stands — Ribbon displays extending along the stands.

LED ribbons on two tiers in front of spectators — Both ribbon display tiers on matchday.

932.35 m²

Combined display area across the two ribbon tiers

LED ribbon displays form long strips along the fronts of the seating tiers. At RAMS Park they span two tiers, with a combined area of 932.35 m² for sponsor messages and pre-match graphics. For goals and substitutions, the displays can show content in sync with the scoreboards.

The ribbon panels were mounted on the precast concrete faces of the tiers. With no service space behind the panels, technicians can access the LED modules from the front, on the stand side.

View the Galatasaray LED ribbon project

Pitchside LED perimeter displays

A player in front of a pitchside board showing UEFA content — The LED display line at the edge of the pitch.

Pitchside LED boards behind a player during the match — The pitchside displays during play.

LED advertising boards along the touchline — View of the LED boards along the touchline.

Pitchside LED boards and ribbon displays on two tiers — Pitchside boards and ribbon displays in the stands.

Back of a LEDECA pitchside panel behind the players — Rear view of the pitchside boards.

246.4 m

Pitchside display line · 154 panels · 90 cm high

Under the UEFA Champions League regulations, the pitchside LED line must be at least 246 metres long and 90 cm high. The boards must meet at the corners without gaps, the main camera must see the entire line, and sponsor content must be legible under match lighting. Meeting these requirements takes stadium experience and coordination between the installation and broadcast teams, including pre-match camera and colour tests.

LEDECA designed the RAMS Park perimeter system with these criteria in mind. The 154 panels, each 90 cm high, form a 246.4-metre line. A flexible mask helps cushion contact with players. Technicians can service the panels from the front or rear as needed.

LEDECA’s shared control infrastructure lets the matchday team manage the pitchside sponsor feed independently of the scoreboards and ribbon displays. The giant scoreboards can keep showing scores and statistics while the perimeter boards run advertising.

View the Galatasaray pitchside LED project

Dressing room LED displays

Three LDCICP03.0CL LED displays were installed above the players’ lockers in the RAMS Park dressing room. Sized to fit the space, the horizontal displays show player names and shirt numbers, pre-match messages and victory celebrations.

LED displays showing names above the players’ lockers — Personalised displays above the players’ lockers.

LED display with player names and shirt numbers in the dressing room — Player names and shirt numbers on the LED displays.

LED screens built into the space above the team lockers — Displays fitted to the dressing room architecture.

Personalised locker areas: Each player’s name and shirt number can appear above their locker.
Pre-match motivation: The displays can show slogans and motivational messages before the team heads onto the pitch.
Victory and title celebrations: After key wins or titles, the screens can show congratulatory messages and graphics.

Three displays above the lockers

6,720 × 384 mm
5,184 × 384 mm
6,720 × 384 mm

Product LDCICP03.0CL

Physical dimensions for the three displays are 6,720 × 384 mm for two and 5,184 × 384 mm for one. The diagram shows their relative sizes.

Shared control for the LED displays

Two redundant playback computers in the stadium’s equipment room and DELTACAST’s DELTA-stadium content management systemmanage the scoreboards, two tiers of ribbon displays and pitchside boards through a shared infrastructure. The three display groups can run together or independently as the match unfolds.

Select a match moment

Pre-match

Goals and substitutions

During play

Shared timing

Depending on the event, pre-match graphics can run across all three display groups at once.

Scoreboards: Shared feed
Ribbon: Shared feed
Pitchside: Shared feed

In sync with the stands

Goal and substitution graphics can appear on the scoreboards and ribbon displays together.

Scoreboards: Match graphics
Ribbon: Match graphics
Pitchside: Separate feed

A dedicated feed for each display group

During play, scores and statistics can remain on the scoreboards while the pitchside sponsor feed runs independently.

Scoreboards: Scores and statistics
Ribbon: Stand content
Pitchside: Sponsor content

The system accepts camera and external video feeds over SDI, HDMI and DisplayPort. Fibre-optic links connect the control room to the stadium display groups. DMX infrastructure lets operators coordinate the LED displays with lighting and sound during pre-match shows.

Matchday at RAMS Park

How the scoreboards, ribbon displays and pitchside boards fit into the stadium.

Scoreboard, ribbon and pitchside displays under match lighting — Stadium lighting and LED displays.

Roof-level scoreboard and LED ribbons above the full stands — The stands and LED displays on matchday.

Wide view of the scoreboards and ribbon displays during a match — Display placement inside the stadium.

LEDECA’s scope of work

As the main contractor and technology partner for the RAMS Park digital display, synchronisation and content management project, LEDECA handled design, production, engineering, installation and system integration. As the stadium infrastructure was upgraded in phases, the team addressed the placement and service access of each display group.

Lion resting a paw on a red-and-yellow football with the Galatasaray crest

Planning and display design

LEDECA designed the giant scoreboards, two tiers of ribbon displays and pitchside boards to fit RAMS Park. The design accounted for the different installation and service requirements at the roof, stands and pitchside. The three LED displays above the team lockers were also sized for their location.

Production and architectural integration

LEDECA manufactured panels for each display group. The ribbon displays can be serviced from the front where there is no rear clearance, while the pitchside boards offer access from both sides. In the dressing room, LEDECA adapted its LDCICP03.0CL product to fit the horizontal runs above the lockers.

Support structures and crane-free installation

LEDECA handled the structural calculations, service walkways and installation for the roof-level scoreboard steelwork. Both giant scoreboards were installed without cranes. The team developed custom fixings and mounting parts for the ribbon panels on the stand fronts. Walkways inside the support structures provide access to the back of the scoreboards.

Electrical, fibre and control integration

LEDECA installed the electrical infrastructure, fibre cabling and control components together. The two redundant playback computers and DELTACAST’s DELTA-stadium system were integrated to manage the scoreboard, ribbon and pitchside feeds. SDI, HDMI and DisplayPort support external video sources. The DMX infrastructure supports coordination with lighting and sound during shows.

Commissioning and matchday feeds

LEDECA commissioned the display groups together with their control infrastructure. The system supports shared pre-match graphics, synchronised scoreboard and ribbon content for goals and substitutions, and independent sponsor feeds during play. Operators can adjust the setup to the match and event requirements.

Maintenance and matchday technical support

LEDECA’s responsibilities after installation include warranty, regular maintenance and matchday technical support. Technicians can access the scoreboards from behind, the ribbon modules from the front and the perimeter panels from either side. The service arrangements reflect the location of each display group.

Project questions

Who carried out the Galatasaray RAMS Park digital transformation?

LEDECA carried out the digital transformation project at Galatasaray’s RAMS Park in Istanbul. It covered two giant LED scoreboards, two tiers of ribbon displays, pitchside perimeter boards and LED displays above the team lockers.

Why were the giant scoreboards installed without cranes?

To protect the pitch, LEDECA installed both giant LED scoreboards at roof level without cranes. Each measures 26.88 × 8.64 m.

Where are the ribbon and perimeter displays used?

Ribbon displays run along the fronts of two seating tiers. The perimeter boards carry sponsor messages and advertising along the pitch. Both systems can run with the scoreboards or independently as needed.

What do the dressing room LED displays show?

The three displays above the lockers can show player names and shirt numbers, pre-match motivation and celebration messages after wins or titles. The project used LDCICP03.0CL displays.

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