The Sydney Cricket Ground will install a new 272 square metre LED video screen - the largest in any Australian stadium - as part of the construction of the new Northern Stand replacing the MA Noble, Bradman and Messenger Stands.

The SCG Trust has awarded the contract to Daktronics Australia and the new video screen will be in use for Sydney Swans games at the SCG in 2013.

The new video screen will be 115 square metres bigger than the previous screen (157 metres square) which was located on the old Messenger Stand.

The video screen will incorporate excellent clarity and contrast of images and includes an advanced pixel layout for outstanding wide-angle viewing, a high-contrast design and world-class image processing.

SCG Trust Chief Executive, Jamie Barkley, said the match day experience for spectators would be enhanced by the video board’s size and picture quality.

“Modern day spectators the world over demand a large, high-resolution video screen to enhance their match day experience. The new video screen will provide a superior picture and more vibrant viewing experience for fans when attending events at the SCG,” said Mr Barkley.

“The bigger and improved screen will provide even more enjoyment for fans with replays…plus full match scoring,” he added.

The SCG’s current video screen is being dismantled to make way for the construction of the new Northern Stand and the new video screen.

A temporary video screen will be in place for the Sydney Swans’ remaining home games this season.