AVPro Edge deploys world's largest single SDVoE network in Mexico City

This deployment marks a shift toward unified 10G network architectures for Tier 1 sports venues, moving beyond fragmented legacy distribution systems. By using a single 10G SDVoE protocol for all 500+ endpoints, the stadium eliminates the latency and synchronization issues typical of heterogeneous video networks during live global broadcasts. This signals a maturation of AV-over-IP in high-intensity environments where uncompressed 4K video is becoming the baseline requirement for premium hospitality and fan engagement. Success here establishes a blueprint for large-scale infrastructure upgrades ahead of the 2026 World Cup across North America. Watch for whether rival standards like SMPTE ST 2110 gain similar traction in non-broadcast venue areas like concourses and suites.

AVPro Edge's Estadio Banorte installation represents the largest single-network 10G SDVoE deployment confirmed to date, a distinction the company validated directly with Semtech, the originator of the SDVoE technology. AVPro's case study confirms Phase 1 runs 16 channels of 4K60 encoding feeding 580 decoder endpoints on one continuous network, with the architecture designed to scale beyond 2,000 nodes and Phase 2 expected to bring the venue to roughly 1,500 endpoints. The system passed factory full-load testing, large-scale switching trials, co-existence testing alongside IPTV and Samsung VXT digital signage, and high-availability validation before going live for the 2026 World Cup.

The deployment positions AVPro MXnet against established competitors in the professional AV-over-IP space. Commercial Integrator reported that AVPro Edge backs every product in the network with a 10-year advanced replacement warranty, a coverage level the publication noted gives integrators added confidence for venue-scale installations. The case study explicitly names Crestron, Extron, and Visionary as competitors that have not matched this scale on a single network, framing the project as proof that 10G AV-over-IP can serve the largest and most demanding venues.

From a technical standpoint, the Estadio Banorte network uses a dual VSF stacking core with a 400G cross-MDF interconnect tying the stadium's main distribution points together, 23 separate distribution areas, and redundant 100G uplinks throughout. AV Distributors documented the specific product lineup including the AC-MXNET-10G-TCVR function-selectable transceiver supporting both copper and fibre, paired with MXNet 100G core switches and dual CBOX-HA control systems running Mentor management software. The system delivers lossless 4K60 4:4:4 video with sub-2-millisecond latency, a specification that places it in direct technical competition with SMPTE ST 2110-based approaches for non-broadcast venue applications.