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McDonald Jones Stadium will soon be home to two new LED matchday screens as part of a major upgrade of the Newcastle venue’s field screen technology.

The new 160 metre² HD resolution LED video screens are up to twice the size of the current stadium screens and will significantly enhance the fan experience for major sporting and entertainment events at the Broadmeadow venue.

Set to be switched on for the start of the Newcastle Knights' 2024 NRL season the installation will replace the giant screen at the northern end of the venue that was relocated in 2017 from the former Parramatta Stadium.

Advising that the NSW Government is committed to investing in regional venues to ensure they can continue to deliver the kind of content their communities deserve, NSW Minister for Sport, Steve Kamper stated "we want big events in all NSW’s stadiums including in Newcastle and that means having the right infrastructure in place to host the widest variety of content.

“Every event at McDonald Jones Stadium is a major catalyst to surrounding pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels, supporting jobs and creating a culturally rich and vibrant local community.

“McDonald Jones Stadium is the centre of sport and entertainment in the Hunter and I want to make sure it is ready to host everything from NRL and A-League to major events like an Australian Supercross Championships or a concert from international artist like P!nk.”

NSW Minister for the Hunter, Tim Crakanthorp said the digital screen upgrades will bring the in-stadium experience up to par with the major venues in Sydney, adding “these new screens will completely change the in-stadium experience for local fans, but they will also help attract more major events to Newcastle which will mean less time on the M1 for them.”

Pending DA approval from Newcastle City Council, works will commence in November with the new screens to be ready before the 2024 NRL Season.

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