City Stadium is about to get a serious upgrade. The Richmond Kickers, in partnership with Ivy Soccer Clubs and the RVA Sports Foundation, have announced the installation of a new, cutting-edge video scoreboard that promises to transform the match-day experience.

The privately funded project is on track to be completed just in time for the Kickers’ home showdown Thursday, Aug. 29.

The new board? It’s a monster. Measuring 65.62 feet wide by 35.43 feet tall, it’s 40% bigger than the current scoreboard and boasts a crystal-clear 10 mm LED display with nearly 2.2 million pixels, delivering a viewing experience better than full HD. Fans can expect high-definition replays, fan cams, interactive graphics and a whole lot of visuals to amp up the game-day atmosphere.

“We are excited to partner with PlainView LED to bring this incredible video board to RVA,” said Rob Ukrop, Richmond Kickers’ chairman and CEO. “This new video board will be a game changer for the way fans experience Kickers and Ivy games at City Stadium.”

But it’s not only about soccer. With more than 150 events hosted annually at City Stadium, the new video board will be a focal point for everything from viewing parties during FIFA World Cup 26 to local tournaments and community events. PlainView LED, the Chattanooga-based company behind the scoreboard, partnered with the Kickers to replace the original board, which had been in place since 1994. They’ve handled similar projects for clubs such as Chattanooga Red Wolves SC and Fort Wayne FC.

The addition of the video scoreboard is the latest in a series of major upgrades at City Stadium since the Kickers signed a 40-year lease in 2016. Previous renovations include new stadium lighting, a sound system, fiber internet and a field irrigation system. Since 2019, 22 Holdings LLC, the Kickers’ ownership group, has invested over $4 million into modernizing the historic stadium.

Other enhancements include premium seating areas like the pitchside patio, expanded south end suites,and the Roos Brews Zone, along with new food and beverage stations. The board will make its first appearance on Aug. 29 when the Kickers take on Spokane Velocity at 7 p.m. For more information, please visit RichmondKickers.com.