Dredging, Branding & Beach Volleyball. DMS Review of the 20th Beach Volleyball World Championships.
Our Favorite Playing Field. Digital Innovations That Scored Points at the 20th Beach Volleyball World Championships.
When the 20th Beach Volleyball World Championships took place on Vienna’s Danube Island from July 26 to August 6, 2017, we were there — because when “Mr. Beach Volleyball” Hannes Jagerhofer calls, the entire community comes together. And of course, we wouldn’t miss it. This major sporting event was held on Vienna’s Danube Island for the first time. Let’s talk numbers: 10 days, 180,000 spectators, 96 teams, and 65,000 square meters of sports area. But also — a lot that affects our favorite playing field: new digital solutions. And this time, Public Viewing truly scored.
Public Viewing, Redefined.
With the massive LED Tower, public viewing became a wow experience. The energetic crowd was constantly updated with live info. The LED Tower delivered everything from sponsor ads to real-time updates and beach volleyball highlights.
Even More Wow Experiences That Inspire.
Beyond the court, the entire stadium area was full of entertainment and attractions for sports and party lovers alike. The Swatch Beach Village brought the fun — with the Flying Fox, climbing wall, e-bike course, stunt shows, and much more.
The result?
60,000 more visitors than expected, great parties, good vibes — and last but not least: World Cup silver for Austria!
As organizer Hannes Jagerhofer put it:
“This hasn’t happened anywhere in the world yet. With this stadium, this environment, the attractions — it’s like a beach volleyball Disney World.”
We at DMS couldn’t agree more.
The Beach Volleyball World Championships were an unforgettable wow experience that continues to inspire us. And as you know — that’s exactly what DMS is all about: to inspire.
Image credit: Stefan Mörtl / Beach Majors
