ASB GlassFloor to Install 1,848 sq m Multisport Glass Floor at Kitchener's Cowan Recreation Centre

ASB GlassFloor is installing a 1,848 sq m multisport glass floor at the new Cowan Recreation Centre at RBJ Schlegel Park in Kitchener, Canada, the country's first public ASB GlassFloor installation and the company's third-largest worldwide. The centre is scheduled to open on November 14, 2026, with the floor expected to be in use from early 2027, FinancialContent Business Page reported.

How the Kitchener Glass Floor Works

LED technology beneath the glass panels displays digital court markings that can be changed at the touch of a button. The facility can switch between sports including pickleball, basketball, volleyball, futsal and badminton, and the floor also accommodates wheelchair basketball and wheelchair pickleball. Only the markings required for the selected sport are displayed, allowing the same playing surface to accommodate different activities.

"Great community spaces should evolve alongside the people who use them," said Mayor Berry Vrbanovic. "The multi-sport glass floor reflects the kind of future we're building in Kitchener, one that embraces innovation while creating more diverse opportunities for residents to compete, connect and belong close to home."

Martin Egner, CRO at ASB GlassFloor, said the installation shows how the company's systems meet the demands of large-scale recreation facilities. "This installation demonstrates how ASB GlassFloor can meet the demands of large-scale recreation facilities, combining the flexibility to accommodate different sports with the scale needed for a major community facility," he said.

ASB GlassFloor's Recent Installations

According to akta.pro company records, ASB GlassFloor deployed its first installation in Asia in June 2026 at Okinawa Suntory Arena in Japan, home of the Ryukyu Golden Kings, which was also the company's first-ever portable court system globally. In March 2026, the company completed its first use of ASB GlassFloor for official NCAA competition at the Big 12 Men's and Women's Basketball Championships at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, where 27 of 30 games were played on the LumiFlex S portable system. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Stein an der Traun, Germany.

Earlier ASB GlassFloor Events

In November 2026, an NBA-backed ASB GlassFloor basketball court in Orlando featuring fully embedded LED lights for interactive graphics and real-time performance data drew more than 80 professional basketball players to the facility earlier that year, American City Business Journals reported. In June 2026, ASB GlassFloor announced the installation of its full-LED glass floor at Okinawa Suntory Arena in Japan, the first deployment of the technology at a professional sports venue in Asia and the company's first-ever portable court system globally, GlobeNewswire reported.

Cowan Recreation Centre Opening Date

The Cowan Recreation Centre is scheduled to open on November 14, 2026, with the glass floor expected to be in use from early 2027, according to the company's announcement.