Lion's Pride Orlando
See how Crunchy Tech equipped Lion’s Pride Pub & Grill — downtown Orlando’s soccer-themed sports bar — with a custom video wall and full multi-zone AV system.
- Client
- Lion's Pride
- Location
- Orlando, FL
- Industry
- Hospitality
- Scope
- AV Integration
- Completed
- 2023
Project overview
Video Wall, Displays + Audio for Orlando's Soccer Hub
Crunchy Tech built a custom video wall and full AV system for Lion's Pride Pub & Grill, a soccer-themed sports bar and restaurant in the heart of downtown Orlando, just minutes from the Orlando City Soccer Club's stadium. Built as the home base for Orlando City and Orlando Pride fans, the venue needed an AV system as loud and energetic as the crowd it serves.
The centerpiece is a 16-screen video wall, backed by more than 50 HD displays across the two-floor venue, 12 independent audio zones, and a central iPad control system that puts the whole operation in the staff's hands. We wrapped the project on May 10, 2017, and Lion's Pride opened its doors the next day.
Project challenges
Delivering a Standout AV Experience on Church Street
The challenge came from two directions: the scale of the install and the competition on Church Street, downtown Orlando's entertainment district. The venue had to stand out against established spots in the area, which meant an AV system that grabbed attention the moment you walked in and made Lion's Pride the go-to sports destination in the neighborhood.
The two-floor layout added another layer. The video wall had to read clearly from both the upstairs theatre seating and the downstairs restaurant tables, so sizing, positioning, and sight lines all had to be planned carefully. Running the full display network and every audio zone across both levels called for serious video distribution and a control system flexible enough to handle it all, from one game on every screen to a different channel on each display.
Understanding the client's needs
The Ultimate Soccer Pub Experience with Flexible Control
Lion's Pride needed an AV system that could deliver the ultimate game-day for Orlando City and Orlando Pride fans and still flex for any broadcast scenario. On match days, staff needed to put the home or away game on every screen at once for a stadium-like feel. On other days, they needed to run different channels on individual displays to cover several sports events at the same time.
The management team wanted all of that to be simple and fast. Changing the channel on one specific display, switching the whole room's audio to a game, or managing every audio zone all had to happen from a single iPad, with no trips to the back-of-house rack and no specialized training.
Technical solutions
One platform, integrated subsystems
| Technology partner | Components | Role in project |
|---|---|---|
| Video Wall | 16-screen video wall array, commercial-grade displays, video wall processor | Created a massive visual centerpiece visible from both upper theatre seating and downstairs restaurant floor |
| Display Network | 50+ HD displays, commercial mounts, video distribution infrastructure | Delivered full sports-viewing coverage across the entire two-floor venue |
| Audio System | Multi-zone speakers, amplifiers, audio processors, 12 independent audio zones | Flexible audio coverage allowing simultaneous broadcasts or unified venue-wide sound |
| AV Control | Centralized control system, wireless iPad interface, source routing | Let staff manage all displays and audio zones from a single iPad with intuitive controls |
Implementation methodology
Coordinated Design-Build Execution
We followed our signature design-build AV methodology, opening with a design phase built around one goal: make the venue stand out on a crowded Church Street. The video wall was engineered for maximum visual punch, with placement and sizing worked out to keep clear sight lines from both the upstairs theatre seats and the downstairs tables.
The video distribution was designed for full flexibility, so any source can go to any single display or to every screen at once. The audio zones were mapped and tuned across both floors, balancing independent control with the option to unify the whole venue for a big match. We programmed the iPad interface so complex routing stays simple and immediate for non-technical staff.
Technical Solutions
Video Wall, Distributed Displays, Multi-Zone Audio & iPad Control
To deliver the big, large-scale experience Lion's Pride wanted, Crunchy Tech designed and integrated one system: a video wall centerpiece, distributed HD displays, multi-zone audio, and central wireless control.
Everything runs as one platform. The video wall is the visual anchor, sized and placed for clear views from both floors. The displays carry coverage into every corner of the pub and restaurant. The audio zones give independent control section by section, and the iPad ties it together, routing any source to any display or audio zone in seconds.
Results & impact
Downtown Orlando's Premier Soccer Destination
The finished system made Lion's Pride a standout on Church Street and the home spot for Orlando City and Orlando Pride fans. The video wall brings the stadium-sized visual impact the venue needed to set itself apart, and the displays put a clear view of the action in front of every seat.
The zoned audio gives staff full control of the atmosphere for any event, from unified sound on match days to quiet independent zones for casual dining. The iPad control makes AV management quick and simple, so staff switch between setups in seconds without calling for support. The result is a venue that delivers a top-tier sports-viewing experience backed by a system as passionate as its fans.
Finishing the project
Big Vision, Bold Execution
The Lion's Pride Orlando project demonstrates Crunchy Tech's ability to deliver high-impact AV for sports-focused hospitality venues. A 16-screen video wall, 50+ distributed displays, 12 independent audio zones, and simple iPad control came together as one two-floor system that anchors the venue's identity and lifts the game-day experience for every guest.
This install shows how sharp AV design can turn a restaurant concept into a community destination, giving fans a place to celebrate their teams with the energy the sport deserves.
Opening a sports bar that needs to own game day? Let's talk about what a video wall and multi-zone AV could do for your venue.
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