BMW Park

At the BMW Park arena in Munich, home of FC Bayern Basketball, the ASB GlassFloor, an advanced interactive LED video sports floor, transforms the court into a dynamic digital display, enhancing gameplay, fan engagement and commercial opportunities.

The first-of-its-kind installation combines ASB GlassFloor with GlassCourt OS software for real-time player tracking, performance data and interactive graphics that respond instantly to on-court actions. It features intuitive interfaces, including an iOS app and web-based controls, allowing venue operators and teams to interact with the system seamlessly. The software also connects to a Kinexon LPS system for player tracking, which feeds data into GlassCourt OS, directing content to media servers and tablets used by coaches and operators.

The surface ensures high durability and optimal gameplay conditions while serving as a fully interactive digital platform. Designed for high-performance sports, ASB GlassFloor is certified for the highest level of competition by the International Basketball Federation, International Handball Federation, International Volleyball Federation, offering the grip, slip resistance and rebound characteristics required for professional sports. Beyond the game itself, the digital court provides new opportunities for training, analytics and brand activations.

At the heart of the content delivery system for BMW Park’s floor are AV Stumpfl’s PIXERA four media servers, which handle ultra-high-resolution playback and real-time content distribution. PIXERA’s powerful render engine ensures frame-perfect visuals, while its Control module allows for deep integration with GlassCourt OS, enabling automated and dynamic content triggering based on live game events.

One of the main challenges for this installation was ensuring flawless real-time rendering and synchronisation between GlassCourt OS, ASB GlassFloor, and the arena’s broader AV infrastructure. With player movements, score updates and commercial content being rendered dynamically, latency and system responsiveness were critical concerns. Drawing on PIXERA’s powerful render engine and intuitive workflow, the GlassCourt OS team developed a robust processing pipeline to ensure frame-perfect visuals without lag, while ASB GlassFloor’s technology maintained high image fidelity under the physical demands of the game.

Close collaboration between all stakeholders, including GlassCourt OS, ASB GlassFloor and AV Stumpfl, ensured precise content mapping, smooth transitions between court animations and perimeter displays, and a stable, reliable system capable of handling high-profile matches.

As the first fully interactive video sports floor in a sports or entertainment venue, the installation at BMW Park truly represents a new era in venue technology. By merging ASB GlassFloor with the intelligence of GlassCourt OS and the power of AV Stumpfl’s PIXERA media servers, the project sets a new benchmark for in-game engagement, seamlessly blending sports performance analytics, commercial branding and fan interaction into a single immersive environment.

In addition to its significance in the venue world, the BMW Park installation highlights the increasing synergy between sports and AV technology and the new opportunities for fan engagement, revenue generation and interactive experiences, serving as a model for both future arenas and the sports teams that call them home.