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.

The renovation of Estadio Banorte, historically known as Estadio Azteca, is part of a broader $150 million to $200 million infrastructure overhaul aimed at meeting FIFA's stringent 2026 World Cup technical standards. Per AP News (June 2025), the modernization includes a total replacement of the seating bowl, new luxury hospitality zones, and a hybrid pitch system. The venue's media capabilities have been prioritized, with reports from Football Ground Guide (June 2026) indicating the installation of over 2,000 square meters of external LED screens and upgraded 4K internal video systems to support high-profile matches including the tournament opener.

The project reflects a wider trend of 'adaptive reuse' in global sports infrastructure, where aging concrete bowls are converted into high-density media platforms. According to Stadium Tech Report (May 2026), modern venue builds are increasingly moving toward converged IP infrastructures that consolidate IPTV, digital signage, and broadcast feeds into a single management layer. This transition is essential for venues like the 60-year-old Azteca, which sits at an altitude of 2,200 meters and faces unique environmental and structural challenges when integrating high-bandwidth electronics.

Furthermore, the SDVoE Alliance highlighted at InfoComm 2026 that the 'Power of 10' initiative—centric to 10Gbps Ethernet transport—is gaining momentum in artifact-sensitive sectors like medical imaging and live sports. Per Commercial Integrator (May 2025), companies like Advantech and Broadata have also been pushing zero-latency SDVoE solutions for real-time applications. AVPro's specific use of 100G core switches to backhaul the 10G endpoints at Estadio Banorte demonstrates the extreme throughput required when hundreds of 4K streams must be routed simultaneously without compression or frame drops.