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Over consecutive weeks in Jeddah's Green Halls, Saudi Arabia welcomed two of the world's most prestigious cue sports events, the Matchroom Pool Championship followed by the WST Snooker Championship. Together, the tournaments attracted elite players, international broadcasters and fans from around the globe.


Supporting two world-class championships within the same venue required more than a conventional event setup. Evolution was responsible for managing the complete technical production, adapting the venue as each tournament progressed while maintaining uninterrupted broadcast operations, spectator experiences and competition schedules.

The Challenge


As the venue for two consecutive international Pool and Snooker championships, Green Halls needed to adapt continuously without affecting the competition. Practice areas, feature tables and broadcast facilities changed throughout the tournament schedule, requiring the technical infrastructure to be struck as the tournament progressed, then rebuilt in stages while maintaining uninterrupted event operations.


At the same time, international broadcast feeds, live scoring and venue-wide displays had to remain perfectly coordinated, ensuring every match reached both on-site audiences and viewers around the world with the same level of quality architecture.

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The Solution


A flexible production strategy was developed to support every stage of both championships. Lighting, audio, video and rigging systems were designed to adapt as competition areas changed, allowing the venue to transition efficiently from multiple active match tables to a single televised finals arena before being reconfigured for the next tournament.


Broadcast integration formed a key part of the production, with incoming international feeds distributed across LED displays and venue screens while dedicated signal pathways connected live scoring systems throughout the venue. Networked infrastructure and special effects completed the production, delivering an engaging atmosphere for spectators while supporting international broadcast standards.

Delivery Highlights 


  • Managed complete technical production across two international sporting championships.
  • Delivered professional lighting, audio, video and rigging systems throughout the venue.
  • Executed phased installation and dismantling of practice and competition tables.
  • Reconfigured the venue between the Pool Championship and WST Snooker Championship.
  • Integrated international broadcast feeds across LED displays and venue screens.
  • Distributed live scoring data to screens throughout the venue.
  • Installed networked AVL infrastructure to support venue-wide signal distribution.
  • Supplied special effects to enhance player presentations and championship moments.
  • Managed installation, live operations and technical support throughout both tournaments.
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Outcome


The phased production approach enabled two major international championships to be delivered within the same venue while maintaining consistent technical performance from opening matches through to the final presentations. Broadcast operations, venue technology and competition requirements remained fully aligned throughout every stage of both events.


The project demonstrated Evolution's ability to manage complex sporting productions where venue transformation, international broadcasting and live event operations must work together under demanding schedules.

Project Ecosystem


Client:

Matchroom / STAMINA


Evolution Technical:

Managed the complete technical production for both championships, delivering professional audio, lighting, video, rigging, broadcast integration, scoring distribution, special effects and on-site technical operations throughout the venue.


Evolution Site Services:

Provided temporary power distribution and supporting electrical infrastructure to ensure uninterrupted operation of all AVL, broadcast and production system