The Florida Panthers announced on August 1, 2025, the installation of a cutting-edge scoreboard at Amerant Bank Arena, set to debut fully for the team’s home opener on October 7 against the Boston Bruins. The new center-hung display, designed by Anthony James Partners (AJP) and manufactured by ANC, features four 4mm LED screens, each 38 feet wide by 31 feet high, forming a 360-degree digital canvas spanning 151 feet. With a total LED area of 4,762 square feet—a 180% increase over the previous scoreboard installed in 2013—the upgrade promises to transform the fan experience at the Sunrise, Florida, venue. The announcement, coming on the heels of the Panthers’ back-to-back Stanley Cup victories, underscores their commitment to enhancing the atmosphere for their passionate fanbase.
The new scoreboard, partially functional for summer events like Monster Jam, includes innovative features to elevate game-day engagement. Two angled underbelly screens, each 11 feet by 18 feet with 2.5mm fine-pitch LED, ensure optimal visibility for fans seated closest to the ice. A 75-foot-diameter, 7-foot-high LED Halo suspended above the main board spans 258 feet, offering dynamic sponsor content and advanced statistical displays while keeping the focus on live action. Additional upgrades include 360-degree LED ribbon boards encircling the arena, a club-level horseshoe ribbon, and over a dozen vomitory displays strategically placed to keep fans connected to every moment. These enhancements replace the arena’s 2013 scoreboard, known as ‘Big Red,’ and align with the Panthers’ goal of maintaining a world-class venue.
Panthers President and CEO Matt Caldwell emphasized the project’s significance, stating, “Each year we research and implement new ways to improve and enhance our fan experience at Amerant Bank Arena.” The upgrades, part of a broader lease extension ensuring the Panthers’ long-term stay in the 27-year-old venue, reflect the team’s response to their growing South Florida fanbase, particularly in the Latin and Hispanic communities of Broward and Palm Beach Counties. The arena’s history of hosting major events, from the 2003 and 2023 NHL All-Star Games to sold-out Latin concerts by artists like Marco Antonio Solis, highlights its role as a regional entertainment hub. The scoreboard’s design, fitting within the existing footprint to accommodate concerts, ensures versatility for non-hockey events.
While plans for a revamped upper deck were paused due to the Panthers’ deep playoff run in 2025, the new scoreboard and display upgrades mark a significant step in modernizing Amerant Bank Arena. The project, led by AJP’s decade-long partnership with the Panthers, positions the venue to rival top NHL arenas, enhancing the experience for fans of stars like Aleksander Barkov and Sam Bennett. As the Panthers aim for a historic three-peat in the 2025-26 season, the state-of-the-art scoreboard promises to amplify the electric atmosphere in Sunrise, celebrating the team’s championship pedigree while setting a new standard for fan engagement.[](https://www.nhl.com/panthers/news/florida-panthers-announce-new-scoreboard-at-amerant-bank-arena)[](https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/florida-panthers-unveil-scoreboard-additional-145141539.html)[](https://floridahockeynow.com/florida-panthers-arena-to-get-upgrades-starting-next-season/)
