The Pittsburgh Pirates announced yesterday installation has begun for a new left field scoreboard. The massive, high-definition LED screen will be more than twice the area of the previous outfield screen.
The new screen will be brighter and yield more vibrant colors than the previous screen, but doesn’t extend past the structure that held the old screen, officials said. So, it shouldn’t obstruct views of the Pittsburgh skyline. The scoreboard will be expanded in width to 142 feet. It will be ready for the Pirates’ April 7 home opener against the Chicago White Sox.
Other improvements include new fascia ribbon boards throughout the park, which display in-game stats and messaging, as well as new home plate, field level and dugout LED displays. The North Shore stadium’s speaker system is also being replaced. PNC Park’s main screen was last replaced in 2006 for the MLB All-Star Game.
The new scoreboard and signage at PNC is being partially financed through a $1 ticket surcharge, which was approved by the Sports & Exhibition Authority last year.