LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – This year’s NHL draft will be lighting up the Sphere – inside and out!
In a press release on Tuesday, the Sphere and the National Hockey League announced that key moments from the upcoming draft will be broadcast live on the Exosphere. The draft will also make the venue’s first televised sports event with custom visuals designed for the interior and exterior.
“Sphere is powered by cutting-edge technologies to create immersive experiences across a wide range of event categories,” said Jennifer Koester, President and Chief Operating Officer of Sphere. “The Sphere Studios team is focused on pushing the boundaries of technology and creativity to strategically enhance what we can offer to partners such as the NHL Draft in how they utilize Sphere’s interior and exterior – demonstrating the breadth of our capabilities as we continue to redefine the future of live entertainment.”
Sphere Studios has been working closely with the NHL to create visuals to utilize the venue’s LED screens, helping fans inside the venue and those watching from home become fully immersed in the draft. The new visuals will include custom graphics for all 32 NHL teams, statistical highlights, and notable former picks for each club. Additionally, an immersive Draft selection board will be visible while each team is on the clock.
“We’ve set out to create the most amazing introduction to the NHL for these young players and their families in the most innovative venue in the world,” said Steve Mayer, NHL Chief Content Officer and Senior Executive Vice President. “This will be the first sporting event broadcast live from Sphere, and we are thrilled to be working with Sphere Studios and so many other innovative companies and talented individuals to make it a success.”
The 2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft will take place over two days. With Round 1 taking place on Friday, June 28 starting at 4 p.m., and Rounds 2 through 7 taking place on Saturday, June 29 starting at 8:30 a.m.
Tickets for the 2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft are available at Ticketmaster.com. More information is available at https://www.thesphere.com/shows/2024-nhl-draft.
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