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Stadium Tech Report

February 25th, 2025

Editorial

Wicket COO Jeff Boehm discusses the power of facial authentication technology for stadiums

One of the most interesting new technologies on the stadium scene is facial authentication, which is basically using a person's face to verify identity, as well as transactions from ticketing to concessions. One of the leaders in the market for what is generally called biometrics is a Cambridge, Mass.-based company called Wicket. After starting with some facial authentication systems for...

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Xtract One CEO Peter Evans talks about why venues are moving to new security technology

One of the stadium technology product segments experiencing rapid deployment over the past couple years is the “walk-through” model of security scanners,  which allow fans to pass through security screening without having to stop or divest items from pockets or bags. According to our recent Stadium Connectivity Outlook survey, 70 percent of responding venues said they are already using walk-through...

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Cashierless concession technology still a top priority for venues

According to the respondents to our 2024 Stadium Connectivity Outlook Survey, cashierless concession technology remains among the top priorities for venues heading into 2025. Cashierless concessions is a topic that has dominated Stadium Tech Report’s coverage for the past two years. The deployment of nearly 100 new checkout-free concession stands last year was followed up by another 100 new stores launched...

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Survey says: Venues look to add more wireless capacity in 2025

According to the respondents to our 2024 Stadium Connectivity Outlook Survey, adding more wireless capacity -- especially for fan-facing networks -- is the top priority for venues heading into 2025. In our analysis, that focus is a clear sign venues are looking to a solid, future-proof wireless infrastructure as a necessary foundation upon which they can build both fan-facing and...

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Watch the replay of our Stadium Connectivity Outlook Survey webinar!

UPDATE: You can now watch the replay of our webinar! Well worth your time! Please join Stadium Tech Report, Verizon, and representatives from the Denver Broncos and the Pittsburgh Steelers for a webinar this Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 1 p.m. Eastern time, to discuss the findings of our 2024 Stadium Connectivity Outlook Survey! I will be the esteemed moderator for...

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Karl Pierburg discusses how technology fuels the fan experience at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

With its futuristic design, its telescoping roof and its first-of-the-kind circular video board, Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta was the state of the art for stadium technology when it opened in 2017. Seven years later, the venue is still keeping pace, adding and improving its fan-facing technologies to ensure that customers attending its multiple big-time events are getting the best of...

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