Fifth Third Park Broadcast Infrastructure
Building a multi-platform game day production environment for professional-quality broadcasts and stadium entertainment.
Project Overview
As a brand-new stadium development, Fifth Third Park required a complete broadcast production infrastructure capable of supporting professional-quality game coverage and fan engagement experiences.
TAB M Solutions was selected to design and integrate the stadium’s full broadcast environment, including the control room, Technical Operations Center, camera systems, and stadium-wide connectivity, delivering a flexible production platform that powers both live broadcasts and in-venue entertainment for the Hub City Spartanburgers.
The Challenge
As a brand-new stadium development, Fifth Third Park required a complete broadcast production infrastructure designed from the ground up. The system needed to support both live broadcast coverage and dynamic in-venue entertainment experiences.
Key challenges included:
- Designing a system capable of supporting both broadcast production and in-venue entertainment workflows simultaneously
- Providing stadium-wide camera and signal connectivity through strategically placed I/O locations
- Creating an operational environment that balances professional broadcast capabilities with simplified workflows
- Delivering a system that elevates the production quality of High-A baseball broadcasts while remaining scalable
The Spartanburgers required a production environment that could elevate the quality of High-A baseball broadcasts while remaining simple and reliable for game-day operations.
The Solution
TAB M Solutions designed and integrated a complete broadcast production infrastructure built around flexibility, reliability, and operator-friendly workflows.
The final solution included:
- 11 camera production system supporting comprehensive game coverage and fan engagement content
- Ross Video routing, switching, and graphics systems powering live production workflows
- Evertz DreamCatcher replay system enabling instant replays and highlight creation
- Six stadium-wide JBT connectivity locations providing flexible camera and signal access across the ballpark
- ClearCom wireless intercom system ensuring seamless communication between production crewsClearCom wireless intercom for production crew communication
- Integrated broadcast and video board workflows allowing simultaneous content creation for streaming audiences and in-stadium displays
TAB M delivered a modern broadcast environment that supports professional-quality productions while maintaining intuitive workflows for game-day operators.
The Process
Results & Impact
- Professional-grade broadcast infrastructure elevating the quality of High-A baseball productions
- Simultaneous broadcast and in-venue production workflows supporting both streaming audiences and stadium entertainment
- Operator-friendly system design allowing staff with varying levels of broadcast experience to contribute effectively
- Streamlined workflows and automation reducing operational complexity
- Flexible infrastructure supporting training, scalability, and long-term growth
The result was a fully operational broadcast facility delivered in sync with the stadium’s launch.
