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140 Elation Proteus fixtures transform fan experience at Crypto.com Arena

Crypto.com Arena, home to the LA Kings, Los Angeles Lakers, and LA Sparks, has completed a major lighting upgrade with the installation of 140 Proteus series fixtures from Elation, including the new Proteus Radius. Designed and delivered by longtime partner Volt Integrated, the new system is a key part of the arena’s multi-year renovation and brings a new game-night look to the sports venue.

Volt served as consultant, dealer, and integrator for the new lighting installation. The arena’s previous 15-year-old discharge beam lights were due for replacement. After completing an 18-month market analysis and on-site product demos, Volt and the Kings selected the Proteus Radius, a compact IP66 beam FX fixture powered by a Lili (Laser Illuminated Lighting Instrument) light engine, eliminating lamp maintenance entirely.

“We initially installed four Proteus Radius fixtures for sporting events to test them out. We wanted something futureproof, and this was the only option with the Lili engine”, explains Grant Dunn of Volt Lites, sales lead on the project. “Putting in something with a lamp didn’t make sense. Previously, it took time to access the fixtures and make lamp changes. Now, with the Lili engine, we have no lamp changes to deal with so there is much less labor required.”

112 Radius fixtures are mounted in a full circle around the rink, creating a cage-like effect that surrounds the ice during player intros, goal celebrations, and key game moments. The beams lock in tightly around the playing surface for Kings games and also deliver high-energy looks for Lakers and Sparks home games. During timeouts, the fixture’s 42 gobos, four prisms, and 360-degree rotation combine for aerial effects, ballyhoos, and other eye-catching looks onto the ice.

Volt supplied all the fixtures during the offseason while also handling infrastructure, cabling, DMX distribution, and fixture prep for the installation, which was completed by the in-house arena team in early September 2025, before the start of the NHL season. The project included a months-long evaluation period, an offseason installation window, and full commissioning ahead of the NHL home opener. The new lighting has become an essential element in reinforcing the LA Kings’ brand identity, and the Lakers and Sparks have likewise embraced it by integrating the system into their in-game entertainment.

The Proteus Radius aren’t the only Elation lights in the arena, however. In 2024, the arena incorporated sixteen Proteus Rayzor 1960 LED wash and twelve Proteus Maximus LED profile fixtures into its new 360-degree motorized scoreboard. Beyond driving fan excitement and elevating the live experience, the fixtures provide broadcast-grade output for live and televised coverage. Volt collaborated with City Theatrical and the arena team to develop a custom honeycomb filter for the Rayzors, reducing glare for cameras while maintaining the fixture’s IP65 rating and full tilt capabilities.

(Photos: Volt Integrated)

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