Alabama Installs Daktronics Display at Coleman
The University of Alabama has installed a new Daktronics display system at Coleman Coliseum, replacing a 2009 installation.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Basketball
The University of Alabama installed a new Daktronics display system at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, replacing the Daktronics installation completed in 2009. The system includes a 360-degree centerhung display along with four underbelly displays and two end wall displays.
Why it matters
The upgrade reflects the Athletic Department's stated priority of improving the fan experience at Coleman Coliseum, home of the Crimson Tide. Its displays will carry replays, statistics and other digital content for Tuscaloosa-area fans attending games.
The main centerhung display measures 20 feet high by 102 feet in circumference and uses more than 13.4 million LEDs with 3.7-millimeter pixel spacing. Each underbelly display measures 6.5 feet by 20 feet, and each end wall display measures 11 feet by 14 feet with 3.9-millimeter pixel spacing.
The players
University of Alabama
The public university in Tuscaloosa whose Athletic Department oversees Coleman Coliseum and the Crimson Tide basketball program.
Daktronics
A Brookings, South Dakota-based manufacturer of electronic display systems used in sports venues around the world.
The details
The new centerhung display provides a 360-degree view inside the arena, supplemented by four underbelly displays and two end wall displays. The system is used for replays, statistics, graphics and other digital content, and the project replaced four centerhung displays installed in 2009.
Timeline
2009: Daktronics installation completed at Coleman Coliseum, replaced by the current system.
The Tech Race
The Alabama upgrade moves Coleman Coliseum from 10-millimeter pixel spacing in its 2009 Daktronics system to 3.7-millimeter spacing in the current centerhung display. This follows the broader pattern of Daktronics-equipped college arenas replacing earlier LED generations with finer-pitch screens.
Fans attending Crimson Tide games at Coleman Coliseum will see the new centerhung display's replays and statistics during games. The upgrade changes what is visible from the seats, with replays and graphics presented on larger, higher-resolution screens.
The takeaway
Fans attending games at Coleman Coliseum should expect sharper replays and statistics on the new centerhung display. The upgrade shows how venue technology continues to advance from one installation cycle to the next.
Further reading
For more on the team playing in this arena, see Tuscaloosa Basketball coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sports Video Group.
