AEQ Technology In The Modernisation Of Starachowice Stadium

The recently modernised Starachowice Municipal Stadium (Poland), inaugurated on June 1, 2025, incorporates state-of-the-art technological solutions, including the integration of AEQ's Olympia 3 commentary system, key to the professional coverage of live sporting events.

As part of the modernisation project carried out under the name 'Stadion na STARt', the stadium has undergone a complete architectural and technological transformation. With a capacity of more than 2,000 spectators, the stadium impresses not only with its new stands, but also with its comprehensive technical and sports facilities. The entire audiovisual project has been coordinated by TOMMEX, AEQ’s local partner in the country.

The AEQ Olympia 3 system has been designed to offer maximum flexibility in sports broadcast environments, from large events with hundreds of positions in the same stadium or distributed in multiple venues, to more modest installations where the unit can operate autonomously or integrated into an intercom system. It incorporates control and intercom software that allows remote assistance to commentators without the need for additional hardware, as well as local inputs and outputs that facilitate the connection of wireless systems for interviews. In addition, it features four solid-state ID message memories and a tone generator assignable to any output bus, simplifying initial setup and level alignment. Its integrated processors offer equalisation, filtering and automix functions, ensuring a clear and stable audio signal from the source.

The stadium renovation included a six-lane athletics track, new natural grass and an additional field with artificial surface, as well as professional lighting and an advanced sound system that provides uniform coverage throughout the venue. The sound system project was provided by TOMMEX, which supplied and commissioned a state-of-the-art audio system designed to meet the needs of both soccer and athletics, including RCF, Bosch and Yamaha equipment.

The reopening ceremony featured a special match between the Polish Star soccer team and the Starachowice Old Boys team, narrated by legendary commentator Dariusz Szpakowski. The total cost of the project amounted to almost PLN 37 million, including construction works, infrastructure and technical equipment.

AEQ's involvement in the modernisation of the Starachowice Municipal Stadium reinforces its commitment to technological excellence in international sports environments. With solutions like the Olympia 3 system, venues of all sizes can benefit from professional broadcasting tools, ensuring clear, efficient communication that meets the demands of today’s live sports coverage.

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