Hidegkúti Nándor Stadium
OMNIBLAST provides high-performing lighting solution for the first stadium in Eastern Europe to be lit exclusively by LED technology
The new Hidegkúti Nándor Stadium in Budapest was inaugurated on 13th October 2016. It is home to one of the country’s most dominant football clubs and the original stadium, which had been built in 1912, was no longer adapted to the conditions needed for today’s game. The stadium was completely demolished in 2015 to build a new state-of-the-art arena to welcome international competitions and create a first-class experience for the fans.
The new facility, named after one of Hungary’s legendary players, Nándor Hidegkúti is located in exactly the same spot as the old one in the heart of Budapest’s 8th district. It is able to seat 5,000 spectators and has an UEFA category 3 rating.
Lighting plays a critical role in the success of any sports venue and the managers of the stadium wanted the latest in sports technology.
They wanted a solution that would provide the best quality of light on the pitch, ensuring perfect conditions for the players and the supporters.
As the stadium will be used for international football, the managers also wanted a solution that would offer the possibility of dynamic lighting effects to bring the stadium to life during the games and create a new level of excitement.
The OMNIBLAST was ideal for this stadium. It provides the required lighting levels for national and international matches with minimal light trespass, which is important as the stadium is in the heart of the Hungarian capital’s urban landscape.
The optics inside the floodlight are made from silicone to prevent any overheating, delivering optimal lighting at all times. It guarantees perfect glare control, a high colour rendering index (CRI) and television lighting consistency index (TLCI 85+) as well as flicker-free lighting to provide vivid images on television screens for fans watching at home.
A total of 216 OMNIBLAST have been installed along the roof.
They are controlled by the DMX-RDM protocol which enables each fixture to be switched on and off individually or synchronised in light shows, to create dynamic entertainment lighting before, during and after the matches. It is possible to project the MTK team colours, change the lighting when a goal is scored and even synchronise the lighting with music when specific actions occur.
The floodlights may also be dimmed to adapt to other events taking place in the stadium, such as training. This flexibility gives the management the opportunity to use the stadium for non-sporting events and generate additional revenue.
As the first stadium in Eastern Europe to be lit exclusively by LED floodlights, the new Hidegkuti Nándor Stadium is one of the most innovative and a new iconic landmark in the Budapest landscape.
Schréder is delighted to have worked with the installation contractor, Elios Innovativ Zrt, and provided a complete lighting solution that meets all the criteria of UEFA HD TV broadcasting while offering the lowest total operating costs compared with other traditional sports lighting systems.
