On the evening of December 21st local time, the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) officially kicked off at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, the capital of Morocco.
Amidst the dazzling lights and roaring cheers of the opening ceremony, a 360° dome panoramic ring screen, crafted from Absen’s A25 series products and encompassing a display area of 2570㎡, encircled the stadium. It not only illuminated the passionate night of African football but also set a new benchmark for display technology at continental top-tier sporting events through its innovative technology and sustainable concept.
360° Dome Panoramic Ring Screen, Redefining Stadium Spatial Aesthetics
The Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium features a complex architectural structure with a non-standard circular roof containing numerous convex and concave curves, posing an extremely high challenge for display product adaptability. Confronted with this challenge, the Absen team employed innovative steel structure design to precisely integrate standard A1025 modules into the irregular space, achieving seamless 360° wraparound coverage. The entire display system fits the stadium’s dome contour like a luminous halo, preserving the building’s original aesthetic character while endowing it with unprecedented digital vitality.
Stable Operation Unfazed by Weather, Elevating the Spectator Experience
Rabat, located on the Atlantic coast, experiences a humid, rainy climate with strong sea winds. Despite a downpour on the night of the opening ceremony, the enthusiasm of tens of thousands of fans inside the stadium and the radiant glow of the ring screen remained completely unaffected. This resilience is credited to the A25 series’ IP66 full-sealed protection rating and five-layer waterproof interface design, effectively resisting wind and rain for stable all-weather operation and consistent quality.
For the live audience, this panoramic screen surrounding the entire venue delivers a comprehensive upgrade in visual experience. Its 10,000 nits high brightness and 15,000 Hz high refresh rate ensure exceptional display performance even under daytime glare or rainy, foggy conditions. From the visual effects and interactive content during the opening ceremony to the real-time display of match information, the Absen A25 series is not only critical infrastructure for AFCON but also an emotional link connecting spectators to the field. It transforms the experience from “watching” to “being immersed,” truly making every seat a “golden viewpoint.”
Energy-Efficient & Low-Carbon, Setting a New Paradigm for Sustainable Events
AFCON is also a showcase for technology and sustainability. The Absen A25 series saves over 50% energy compared to traditional solutions, consuming less than 1 kWh per square meter per day, and carries the TÜV SÜD Product Carbon Footprint Verification Statement. At AFCON, this system helps realize the tournament’s first near-zero-carbon visual venue, offering a new sustainable model for major event infrastructure.
20 Global Super Landmarks, Exporting Benchmark Practices
This project is a key milestone in Absen’s “Global 20 Super Landmarks Plan,” demonstrating the reliability, innovation, and long-term value of its display technology. Features like high energy efficiency, the 10-year warranty promise, financial flexibility, and robust environmental adaptability have all been proven in practice.
From the international narratives like the giant crossroad screen at Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle and the naked-eye 3D screen at Bangkok’s Cloud 11, to the shaping of domestic commercial landmarks such as the interactive dual screens at Changsha IFS 1988, the quadruple screens at Lianyungang High-Speed Rail Station, the large screen at the Huawei Smart Life Gallery in Changchun Ouya Mall, the landmark naked-eye 3D screen at Shenzhen Bay MixC, and the 2588㎡ naked-eye 3D giant screen at Zhengzhou Hualian Commercial Building, and now to the 360° dome panoramic ring screen at this AFCON main stadium—Absen is exporting benchmark practices in Chinese display technology with its methodology of “One Landmark, One Set of Standards.”
△Giant Screen in the Golden Triangle of KL
△Huawei Smart Life Gallery in Changchun Ouya Mall
The Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium is also a co-host venue for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Therefore, Absen’s 360° panoramic ring screen will serve not only this AFCON but also future international mega-events, writing a new chapter in Africa about quality, sustainability, and experience, and continuously enhancing the audiovisual standards of global tournaments.
