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Stadium Tech Report

November 23rd, 2024

Paul Kapustka

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Titans tap Verizon, Wicket for facial authentication entry at Nissan Stadium

Another NFL team is testing out the use of facial authentication technology to speed up stadium entry, with the Tennessee Titans' launch of a system from Verizon and software startup Wicket this football season at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Called "Express Entry," the system is being used in conjunction with walk-through security scanners from Evolv, to produce an experience where...

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Survey says: Cashierless concessions are top priority for venues in 2024

In our third annual Stadium Connectivity Outlook survey, respondents pinpointed cashierless concession technology as their top initiative for the next 12 months, making it a tactical element in a broader strategy to increase revenues and decrease costs. Because the new types of cashierless stands often reduce the need for personnel to operate them, it’s possible that the already rapid deployment...

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Checkout-free stadium concession stands: Where they are

As the final data set for our charting the checkout-free concession stand revolution report here is our list of where all the stadium-specific checkout-free concession stands are located, with the number of stands at each venue and the technology provider for each location. As always, any corrections, additions or other field observations welcome! This list was updated on Oct. 26....

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Phillies keep MLB’s facial-authentication ticketing system in use for playoffs

The Philadelphia Phillies are continuing to use a trial deployment of facial-authentication technology for ticket verification at Citizens Bank Park as the team progresses through the playoffs, according to Major League Baseball. The system, deployed by MLB at the stadium in August this year, requires fans to pre-register by uploading a selfie through MLB's Ballpark app. The system then couples...

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Texas Rangers open team-merchandise store with Amazon’s RFID checkout technology at Globe Life Field

Hospitality-services provider Delaware North announced the opening of a team merchandise store at Globe Life Field that uses Amazon's RFID-based technology for cashier-free checkouts. Called "Easy Out," the newly opened stand at the Arlington, Texas-based home of MLB's Texas Rangers uses RFID tags on clothing and other team merchandise to speed up the checkout procedure. According to Amazon and Delaware...

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