Fan experience: FIBA authorises the introduction of interactive LED courts with video capabilities

"FIBA is always searching for new innovations in the game, and the recently approved rule changes will enable exactly this, with LED glass flooring now accepted at FIBA's national team and club competitions," announced the International Basketball Federation on 25/05/2022.

Basketball competition organisers will now be able to choose between the traditional wooden floor or a glass floor. The new technology incorporates LED lines under its glass surface, offering a "video floor allowing for interactive training applications as well as an enhanced show staging with additional options for advertising. The flooring also features the ability to add player tracking to the video floor, making it possible to display athletic achievements on the floor, providing fans with enhanced interaction and better engagement," added FIBA.

"We are excited to see innovations that offer a holistic experience for both fans and sponsors being accepted at more FIBA competitions. This change of rule certainly opens doors for more innovative products," said Bart Prinssen, head of Equipment & Venue Centre at FIBA.