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What viewing distance for my stadium screen?
Understanding the relationship between pitch, spectator distance and screen size for optimal display.
Pitch vs Viewing Distance Table
| Pitch | Min. distance | Optimal distance | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| P2.5 | 2.5m | 5-10m | Indoor / Salle |
| P3.9 | 4m | 8-15m | Indoor / Gymnase |
| P4.8 | 5m | 10-25m | Indoor-Outdoor |
| P6 | 6m | 15-40m | Stade moyen |
| P8 | 8m | 20-60m | Grand stade |
| P10 | 10m | 30-100m | Stade / Arène |
| P16 | 16m | 50-150m | Très grand stade |
1
Measure the distance
Measure the distance between the screen and the closest and farthest spectators.
2
Choose the pitch
Select the appropriate pitch: the closer the spectators, the finer the pitch needs to be.
3
Size the screen
Calculate the screen size so content is readable from the maximum distance.