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Digging Into The Dynamic Connectivity Powering the Las Vegas Ballpark

Las Vegas has become a major hub in sports entertainment, with the city’s influence only growing. With looming rumors of upcoming NBA expansion, sports venues in the city need to make sure they’re at the top of their game — especially amidst rapid changes in fan expectations for stadium internet connectivity.

One current example of technological advancement at a venue in Las Vegas is the Las Vegas Ballpark. How?

Read on to learn more about the facility, the technology installed within the venue, and how our WiFi is supporting modern solutions.

What is the Las Vegas Ballpark?

The Las Vegas Ballpark is a baseball stadium located in Summerlin South, Nevada. With a total capacity of 15,000, this ballpark hosts a variety of events — from minor league baseball games to community fundraisers. Guests can choose from a wide variety of seating options based on their party’s unique needs, including 22 suites, club suites, picnic tables, and a party zone. There’s not a bad seat in the venue; even upper-level seats offer a gorgeous view of Red Rocks and the Las Vegas Strip.

Where is the Las Vegas Ballpark?

The Las Vegas Ballpark is located in Downtown Summerlin, Nevada. Littered with local shops, restaurants, and other event venues, Summerlin’s vibrant downtown is a natural home for a next-generation sports venue like the Las Vegas Ballpark. City National Arena — known as the practice facility of the Vegas Golden Knights — is also located just north of the ballpark.

Who Plays at Las Vegas Ballpark?

The Las Vegas Ballpark hosts a wide variety of events and teams — primarily serving as home to the Las Vegas Aviators, the Triple-A affiliate of the Athletics. Because the Triple-A schedule lasts 150 games, fans have plenty of opportunities to see the Aviators in action. Boasting a talented roster, the Aviators had five players represented in the 2024 Triple-A League Awards & All-Star Teams.

Beyond the Aviators, the Las Vegas Ballpark hosts a busy events schedule featuring several other teams. Highlights include:

  • The Las Vegas College Baseball Classic, a four-team Division 1 tournament held annually at the park.
  • An MLB Exhibition Game — featuring the Athletics and the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2025.

When Does the Las Vegas Ballpark Open?

The Las Vegas Ballpark opened in 2019 — with the official opening coming with a 10-2 Aviators win over the Sacramento River Cats on April 9th, 2019. Opening times for different events vary based on start times; the Las Vegas Ballpark hosts both afternoon and nighttime events. If attending an event at the ballpark, check the online event listing for specific details.

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Dive Into Key Technology Features of the Las Vegas Ballpark

The Las Vegas Ballpark incorporates innovative stadium technologies designed to create a wholly engrossing ballpark experience. Here are just a few of the innovations that make this stadium so innovative.

Exciting, Engrossing Stadium Screens

While stadium screens have been staples in sporting venues for decades, modern solutions have optimized their functionality and frequency. The Las Vegas Ballpark hosts over 100 digital screens throughout its facility — including a large outfield display providing varied, targeted digital signage for navigational, transactional, and informational purposes.

The park’s digital crown jewel is its massive outfield display. This screen is:

  • 3,930 square feet large — top 25 in size for North American baseball stadiums and outclassing many major league counterparts.
  • Capable of variable content zoning, allowing events to project one large image or divide the screen into multiple zones for diverse, dynamic content.
  • Connected via reliable baseball stadium WiFi, streaming stadium footage, scores from other games, or even live footage from other sources.

Multi-Faceted Las Vegas Ballpark App

Mobile applications have become staples in sporting venues, from basketball arenas and football stadiums to ballparks. The Las Vegas Ballpark is no exception, featuring a comprehensive app with several useful features for event attendees. This app includes features such as:

  • Mobile Stadium Ticketing: Event attendees can use the app as their mobile ticket, eliminating the need for physical tickets or additional downloads. Ticket transfers are also available directly through the app, allowing attendees to deliver tickets to friends or family without downloading a separate ticketing app or logging into another online portal.
  • Digital Wayfinding: Attendees can find key areas of interest throughout the ballpark — including an interactive list of all top-of-class food & beverage options — and navigate without confusion. In turn, event attendees can get to where they need to go sooner rather than later, missing as little of their event as possible.
  • Interactive Event Calendar: This intuitive feature allows attendees to plan attendance at future stadium events.

From arrival through securing tickets for their next event, the Las Vegas Ballpark app streamlines fan experiences through every step of the process.

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Accessible, Reliable Stadium WiFi

Both solutions above — alongside other modern innovations in sports stadiums — rely on internet connectivity to achieve high-level functionality. Las Vegas Ballpark’s innovative WiFi access helps ensure seamless connectivity and enhanced experiences for stadium staff and attendees alike.

Logging on to guest WiFi is an accessible, seamless, and speedy process. All attendees need to do is:

  • Connect to the network.
  • Enter minimal personal information (first name, last name, and email)
  • Agree to terms and conditions.

Once connected, guests can access internet connectivity throughout the venue for no additional cost — allowing interactivity with mobile devices, including the ballpark’s integrated app.

How Hospitality Network Builds Networks for Sports Venues — Including Ballparks

Looking to support new technology in your ballpark, stadium, or arena? At Hospitality Network, we’ve worked extensively on stadium WiFi design — from implementing internet access at the Las Vegas Ballpark to helping connect fans at football stadiums across the country.

Our team builds networks from the ground up, designed specifically for your facility’s unique needs and budget. Request a consultation today to learn how our team can help supercharge fan experiences with venue-wide internet access.

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8 Stadium Technology Trends Redefining Stadium Experiences https://coxhn.com/blog/2025/01/21/stadium-technology-trends/ Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:57:28 +0000 https://coxhn.com/?p=3526 Stadium Internet, Device, and Food Trends That Will Define 2025 As technology keeps evolving, stadiums remain at the forefront of technological innovation; Deloitte predicts that over 300 global sports stadiums will have begun renovations or new builds in 2025. Even without full renovations, stadium-owners must stay up on trends to keep fans satisfied. We’ve gathered […]

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Stadium Internet, Device, and Food Trends That Will Define 2025

As technology keeps evolving, stadiums remain at the forefront of technological innovation; Deloitte predicts that over 300 global sports stadiums will have begun renovations or new builds in 2025. Even without full renovations, stadium-owners must stay up on trends to keep fans satisfied. We’ve gathered some of the most essential stadium trends — for both 2025 and beyond.

  1. Social Media Integration
  2. Stadium Concessions Apps
  3. Mobile Ticketing
  4. Wearable Devices
  5. Sustainable Technology
  6. In-Game IoT Integration
  7. Event Live-Streaming
  8. Stadium WiFi Management

1) Social Media Integration

Sports and social media have become inherently, increasingly entwined. Take, for example, the 2024 Paris Olympics; the event boasted more than 12 billion engagements across Olympics social media handles, over double the number of engagements of Tokyo 2020.

With so many eyes online, stadiums need to comprehensively integrate social media — within both marketing and their venues.

Stadiums should maintain active social media accounts across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and X. Accounts can feature all kinds of content — from showcases of specific stadium features to real-time game updates.

Then, during events, stadiums can feature opportunities for fan social media engagement throughout their venue, leading to real-time online engagement and increases in impressions.

2) Stadium Concessions Apps

Concession apps streamline food ordering during events to help ensure fans maximize their stadium experience. Stadiums can leverage different services within these apps depending on their resources and operability; while one venue may opt to implement a full food delivery service, others may focus on solutions such as online ordering or contactless menu access.

However they’re implemented, stadium concession apps significantly cut down on time spent ordering food — enhancing fan experiences both at concession stands and in their seats.

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3) Mobile Ticketing

Mobile ticketing is increasingly becoming the rule, rather than the exception. According to Arival, 34% of U.S. travelers book events via their smartphone or tablet — more than any other individual form of booking. As event attendees continue to adopt the technology, stadiums need to prepare their infrastructure for holistic mobile ticket integration. This technology comes with substantial benefits for varied members of a stadium’s ecosystem.

Attendees nearly always have access to a mobile device, minimizing the risk of arriving at an event without their ticket. Plus, once they arrive, mobile ticketing makes stadium entry more efficient — leading to less lines and more time for stadium experiences.

Smaller lines means fewer necessary staff for ticketing; combined with automated sales tracking & analytics, mobile ticketing optimizes events for stadium employees and fans alike. With so many benefits and such widespread acceptance, mobile ticketing isn’t a trend — it’s a necessity.

4) Wearable Devices

Whether permanent or disposable, wearable devices make fans themselves feel like part of the stadium experience. Disposable LED wristbands can be implemented across diverse events — from stunning visuals during emotional concerts to vibrant clusters of light to amping up players as they storm the field.

More permanent wearable devices — such as smartwatches and smart glasses — can even be implemented with other notable technology trends such as mobile ticketing, social media, and stadium concessions apps.

5) Sustainable Technology

Eco-friendly solutions have become a priority across all industries — with the green technology and sustainability market size valued at USD 20.9 billion in 2024 — and stadiums are no exception. Sustainable stadium technology can take disparate forms; some of the most effective solutions include:

Automated facilities management, minimizing unnecessary energy consumption in bathrooms, kitchens, and other high-use areas.
Renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydro power.
Overall waste reduction via integrated tracking, lowering instances of over-ordering disposables and perishables.

By implementing these and other sustainable solutions, stadiums can both entice guests with eco-friendly marketing and waste less money on unnecessary, wasteful expenditure.

6) In-Game IoT Integration

Stadium technology doesn’t just benefit fans and staff; coaches and players alike can leverage IoT technology to create integral efficiencies during a game. Via IoT technology integration, teams can access:

Real-time digital cameras for instant analysis of on-field strategy and execution.
Integrated injury treatment using high-tech databases of electronic medical records.
Wearable fitness technology to track individual player performance and health during games.

Better performance from teams leads to better event enjoyment for attendees and greater stadium revenue — meaning these in-game IoT integrations provide value to teams, employees, and fans alike.

7) Event Live-Streaming

For as long as stadiums have existed, recording sporting events has been an integral part of stadium infrastructure. From radio broadcasts to modern live-streaming, fans at home are always looking for ways to enjoy their teams even if they can’t make it in person. Modern live-streaming technology makes delivering these experiences to fans even easier.

Modern streaming technology includes internet-connected cameras, high-quality audio equipment, and intuitive streaming software. Depending on the event, stadiums can opt to leverage a free stream with ads, or have users pay for stream access. Either way, live-streaming is an excellent way to increase supplemental stadium revenue with technology.

8) Stadium WiFi Management

One thing all of these smart stadium solutions have in common? A need for responsive, reliable connectivity to keep them functional. Stadium WiFi installation helps ensure venue-wide access across diverse devices such as smartphones, employee computers, and high-speed cameras. Such comprehensive WiFi access, however, is easier conceptualized than implemented; working with a trusted provider is key.

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Build Infrastructure That Supports Innovative Stadium Experiences With Hospitality Network

A trusted name in hospitality connectivity for over 40 years, Hospitality Network provides dynamic WiFi networks to venues across the hospitality industry — including some of the world’s most cutting-edge stadiums. Our networks provide a backbone for supporting the latest and greatest in stadium trends, while establishing a foundation for future solutions. Contact us today and learn how we can foster exciting new experiences in your stadium.

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Powering Technology in Football with Stadium Internet https://coxhn.com/blog/2024/01/10/powering-technology-football-stadium-internet/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:42:16 +0000 https://coxhn.com/?p=3004 The post Powering Technology in Football with Stadium Internet appeared first on Hospitality Network.

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Learn How HN’s High Speed Internet Enables IoT in Football Stadiums

After decades of popularity, professional and collegiate football games keep drawing massive crowds. While football is a timeless sport, technological advances have slowly taken football to an even greater level.

Improvements in equipment have vastly improved health, safety, and longevity for players, and electronic technology has made keeping track of game scores far easier than ever before. Modern technology in football doesn’t just complement the sport: it transforms it for the better, making it more accessible to audiences at home and safer for players.

Even with so much progress, innovation in the world of football isn’t stopping any time soon. Recent advances in football stadium technology are revolutionizing football for the twenty-first century. Internet of Things (IoT) technology makes logistics a breeze, enabling real-time connectivity for coaches, players, referees, and fans.

Read on for a brief history of technology and football, an explanation on how IoT football tech enhances the game for everyone involved, and in-depth looks at specific tech solutions.

The History of Technology in Football

Technology and football have always gone hand in hand. Beginning in the early twentieth century, engineers and designers developed better helmets and protective gear to curb player injuries. Meanwhile, the advent of film technology gave coaches and players a way to replay game footage.

The stadium experience has also been enhanced by better tech, thanks to the advent of engaging and lively electronic displays. With better stadium technology, fans could more easily keep track of the score. Meanwhile, live camera coverage enhanced the experience for fans located farther away from the field.

Even the at home viewing experience has improved thanks to technology. GPS tracking software realized a new-found depth in tracking how the game is played, leading to far more detailed broadcasts. Sportscasters, coaches, and scientists all began to track player performance, movement, and speed, incentivizing progress in training and tactics.

Altogether, technology has let football grow as a sport, transforming it for the better by making it safer and more enjoyable. Now, in the 2020s, smart technology and AI are taking football to even greater heights.

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How IoT Technology Enhances Football

We’ve taken a look at the history of technology and football. Now, let’s explore some specific ways modern IoT technology enhances the football experience.

IoT in Football for Coaches, Players, & Teams

Teams (coaches, players, staff, owners) benefit immensely from football stadium technology. A lot of work goes into running a team — from recruiting and drafting new players each season to keeping everyone healthy and performing their best, handling each player’s well-being requires time and effort.

IoT in football technology creates efficiencies for the team’s staff by leveraging technology such as wearable data collectors, teams can analyze training and performance during and after the game. Making changes to team tactics, rosters, and training can improve overall results for the franchise.

Real-time digital cameras also provide coaches and trainers with instant feedback play-by-play. If a play doesn’t work well, coaches can rewind and rewatch it to learn from their mistakes — from both the sidelines and play-calling booths. From there, coaches can analyze footage and communicate over a wireless headset to communicate adapted solutions to players.

Modern IoT technology also benefits doctors and other medical professionals tasked with preventing and treating injuries. High-tech databases contain electronic medical records that staff can access at a moment’s notice. Advanced medical equipment, much of which is portable and quick to use, can also provide on-site treatment that helps players rest and recuperate following injuries.

IoT in Football for Fans & Stadium Attendees

Fan engagement at football games also benefits significantly from modern football stadium technology. Football stadium apps offer intuitive hubs for fans to access diverse parts of the stadium experience — making it easy for fans to participate in sweepstakes, share their stadium experience via social media, and checking other scores around their favorite leagues.

Purchasing concessions such as food items, drinks, and merchandise is also far easier via IoT technology. Via concession stand apps, fans can order items from the comfort of their seats, before they have to wait in long lines. Meanwhile, vendors can keep track of their wares with electronic storage systems, streamlining inventory management and reducing stress in employees.

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Examples of IoT Technology in Football

IoT football technology is an interconnected web of related technologies. While we’ve explored some of these systems already, let’s dive into some specifics of key technology powering the football experience.

Real-Time Camera Connectivity

Highly beneficial to teams and fans alike, real-time camera connectivity is one of the most adaptable technologies used in modern stadiums. By connecting multiple cameras to one reliable internet network, stadiums can enable swift distribution and use of in-game footage.

Coaches can use IoT cameras to tweak and adjust player tactics on the fly. Depending on changes in the weather or other variables, coaches can also completely change gears and try new approaches to a play — allowing for comprehensive play-calling and extremely intentional, informed strategy. Meanwhile, once the game is over, IoT trackers and film cameras allow for more complex post-game analysis from broadcasters, leading to more informed and entertained fans.

Real-time cameras and accessible screens can even enhance the refereeing process. Instead of relying solely on eyesight and intuition, referees can access detailed, comprehensive footage of plays. Coaches, players, and fans can watch these replays and put controversies to rest before they spiral out of control.

GPS-Enabled Ball Trackers

IoT trackers built into each football provide a wealth of statistical data. Tracking the ball in real-time as teams throw, run, and kick provides informative data that analysts can use to significant effect. Coaches can also utilize this data to compare players head-to-head when making additional personnel decisions throughout the season.

Additionally, stadiums can connect information from ball trackers into stadium apps to give fans an even deeper look at the game they’re attending. For highlight plays, fans can confirm how dazzling what they just saw was down to ball velocity and play success probability, sharing with friends the spectacle they witnessed at your stadium.

Cox Fiber Powers Allegiant Stadium WiFi Network in Las Vegas, NV

Hospitality Network’s Connectivity Supports Allegiant Stadium, Host of One of The Biggest Games of the Year

Hospitality Network, in partnership with Cox Business, is proud to provide seamless internet connectivity to power IoT football stadium technology at Allegiant Stadium, the host of one of the biggest games of the year. This modern venue requires a robust network solution to support lightning-fast HSIA and reliable stadium-wide connectivity for fans, teams, vendors, and event organizers.

To support IoT football stadium technology for one of the biggest game days of the year, Hospitality Network created this connected and immersive environment with Cox Fiber, providing Allegiant Stadium with:

  • 1,800 WiFi access points
  • 75,000 feet of digital billboards
  • 227 miles of fiber optic cables
  • 2,400 video screens

Hospitality Network’s integrated and seamless solutions, custom-designed to meet the specific needs of fans, teams, and staff, holistically blend into Allegiant Stadium’s ecosystem to enable IoT football stadium technology throughout the arena and enhance the stadium experience.

From the hosts of the season’s biggest games to local sporting venues, Hospitality Network provides scalable and personalized solutions to stadiums and arenas of all sizes.

Hospitality Network Offers Seamless Internet Connectivity to Power Stadium IoT Technology

IoT technology takes football to the next level, but only with the support of consistent, high-speed internet. Without reliable internet access throughout a stadium, fans, teams, and staff alike can’t take advantage of IoT-enabled football tools.

Thankfully, expert providers such as Hospitality Network can get the job done. Our experts use only the finest telecommunications equipment capable of handling vast quantities of data. We routinely partner with stadiums and arenas to provide meaningful and memorable experiences. We don’t compromise on performance, and we can tailor our custom WiFi networks to any client’s specific needs.

Our IoT football stadium technology can support TV services, IoT tech for teams, WiFi monetization for vendors, and countless other Internet-driven services. We provide integrated and seamless solutions that effortlessly blend into a stadium’s ecosystem without being intrusive or placing excess strain on a facility’s power supply.

Football Stadium Technology With & Without HSIA

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Real-Time Camera ConnectivityCoaches use real-time footage to adjust strategies on the fly, while referees access comprehensive review processes.Poor On-Field GameplayWorse in-game adjustments and inaccurate calls lead to a lesser overall game experience for fans and players alike.
GPS-Enabled Ball TrackersAutomated ball tracking leads to real-time insights for coaches, analysts, and fans.Untracked Balls, Worse DataLack of data leads to uninformed fans and personnel decisions missing integral information.
Electronic Medical RecordsAccess to online medical databases ensure player injury treatment is fast, efficient, and accurate.Prolonged Injury Response TimesDifficulties accessing medical records leads to delayed, ineffective on-field care for injured players.
Mobile TicketingMobile ticket access from connected smart devices eliminate the need for physical tickets, making stadiums cost and time efficient.Wasteful Physical TicketsPhysical tickets lead to higher levels of physical waste, a need for more on-site staff, and poor ticketing analytics.
Concession Stadium AppsStadium event attendees can order food delivered directly to their seats, viewing every second of in-game action.Long Lines, Frustrated FansFans waste time and miss essential in-game moments waiting for food, drinks, and other concessions.

IoT football technology is becoming the norm; don’t wait to take advantage of it. Contact us today and learn how you can prepare your stadium for connected technology.

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Improving Sustainability in Sports & Stadiums Using Technology https://coxhn.com/blog/2023/10/05/sports-sustainability/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 14:43:41 +0000 https://coxhn.com/?p=2949 Understanding and Leveraging the Connection Between Sports and Sustainability The UN World Commission on Environment and Development defines sustainable development as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” While seemingly distant from the world of stadiums, sustainability is rapidly growing in importance […]

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Understanding and Leveraging the Connection Between Sports and Sustainability

The UN World Commission on Environment and Development defines sustainable development as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” While seemingly distant from the world of stadiums, sustainability is rapidly growing in importance for consumers; per McKinsey & Company, 78% of US consumers say that a sustainable lifestyle is important to them.

How, then, can stadiums be more sustainable? In this comprehensive guide, we’ll key in on some essential strategies for increasing sustainability in stadiums — also highlighting notable benefits to encourage implementation.

Why Improve Stadium Sustainability? Benefits of Sustainability in Sports

Improving sustainability offers immense benefits for stadiums — including substantive improvements to both the environment around your stadium and your business.

Protecting the Environment

The ultimate goal of sustainability is simple: improve the planet & environment to make it a better place for humankind, both now and in the future. In turn, there’s an intrinsic connection between sports and environmental sustainability — what are sports but a means to connect & improve communities, both locally and globally?

Stadiums can play a key role in increasing sustainability in sports and take active measures to protect the environment. When leveraging key sustainability strategies, both the community and localities around stadiums improve in quality, creating a better experience for locals and visitors alike.

Boosting Your Business

Beyond protecting the environment, sustainability also offers substantial financial benefits for stadiums. So much of sustainability is minimizing wasteful practices and enhancing stadium efficiency. In turn, sustainability inherently ties into decreasing a stadium’s bottom line, reducing unnecessary costs and increasing skillful resource allocation.

Sustainability doesn’t just come with financial benefits for businesses. Via Forbes, Mario Paysse lists several additional benefits of sustainability for businesses, including employee retention, brand reputation, and infiltrating emerging markets. Take, for example, the Gen Z market; First Insight found 73% of Gen Z shoppers are willing to pay more for sustainable products, a trend that should extend to stadium experiences.

Improving Sustainability in Sports & Stadiums Using Technology

With Hospitality Network HSIAWithout Hospitality Network HSIA
Automated Facilities Management Automated, adjustable smart sensors turn off lights in bathrooms, kitchens, and more when unoccupied — tracking energy savings. Automated Facilities Management Facilities remain manually operated — leading to wasted energy and unnecesary utilities costs due to negligence..
Renewable Energy Sources IoT-integrated solar panels, wind turbines, and other renewable energy sources track energy improvement, cost savings, and overall impact. Renewable Energy Sources Renewable energy sources provide sustainable energy, but lack the data-tracking to maximize opitmal sustainability.
LEED Accredited Water Efficiency Achieve accreditation via connected technology (including smart irrigation systems) while integrating tracking information. LEED Accredited Water Efficiency Lose key data-sets needed for accreditation, jeopardizing the achievement of mandatory prerequisites.
Plastic Reduction & Lower Overall Waste Automate stocking via stadium food deliver apps, shrinking instances of over-ordering and preventing unneccesary spend and waste.Plastic Reduction & Lower Overall Waste Rely on manual stocking and ordering, opening opportunities for human error and additional waste.

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Essential Strategies to Increase Sustainability in Sports Stadiums

With substantial benefits to both the environment and business, stadiums should make sustainability a top priority. These are several essential ways modern stadiums have increased their sustainability to consider implementing in your venue.

Automated Facilities Management

Stadiums consume massive amounts of energy; exact numbers are hard to pin down, but experts estimate that major stadiums consume tens of thousands of kilowatts in energy per hour. Although necessary to power existing facilities, much of this energy is wasteful.

Automated facilities management helps reduce unnecessary energy consumption. Stadiums can install automated sensors in bathrooms, kitchens, and more to only leave the lights on when guests & employees are in spaces. An exciting rising technology, automated facilities management is one of several key uses of IoT commonly found in smart stadiums.

Renewable Energy Sources

Automation isn’t the only way to reduce stadium energy costs. Through sustainable energy measures installed within venues, stadiums can add a renewable layer to their energy portfolio, decreasing rising energy costs and ensuring energy sustainability going forward.

The most common type of renewable energy in stadiums is solar power. According to Eco Watch, about 33% of major U.S. sports teams have adopted solar energy, with over 40.6 million fans attending events at solar-powered stadiums in 2022. Unobtrusive and efficient, solar is an incredibly efficient internal choice for stadiums. Venues may also partner with local providers of wind and hydropower for additional renewable resources.

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LEED Accredited Water Efficiency

The EPA estimates at least 40 states anticipate water shortages by 2024. With rising shortages, water will be both harder to come by and far more expensive, leading to difficult decisions for stadiums with high water consumption. In turn, increasing water efficiency should be a top priority for stadiums looking to increase their sustainability.

Stadiums have access to diverse ways to increase water efficiency. Manual installations, such as aerators for faucets and high-efficiency toilets, can undercut water usage as a whole. Water reuse systems, meanwhile, can safely recycle a vast majority of used water, creating sustainable water outputs for non-potable applications. Stadiums may also minimize water usage via integrated IoT technology, supported by responsive stadium internet; smart irrigation systems, for example, can monitor weather data and soil moisture to only run sprinklers on grass fields when necessary.

Water conservation can also help stadiums gain ratings within the LEED Rating System. LEED v4.1 lists Building Design and Construction (BD+C), Outdoor Water Use Reduction, Indoor Water Use Reduction and Building-level Water Metering as mandatory prerequisites for gaining Water Efficiency (WE) credits — valuable both in cementing your stadium as an industry-leader and in marketing it as a sustainable stadium.

Plastic Reduction & Lowering Overall Waste

Thanks to thousands of yearly fans and incredibly high consumption of disposable goods, stadiums are inherently high-waste facilities. Minimizing waste in stadiums, however, is an incredibly achievable goal, with some leading venues already becoming zero waste facilities. Many stadiums lower overall waste by reducing their reliance on disposable plastics — replacing them with more easily diverted materials or reusable plastics.

Integrated systems can also go a long way to reducing stadium waste. Through automated stocking using stadium food delivery apps, stadiums can shrink instances of over-ordering and prevent unnecessary spending on disposables and perishables. In turn, stadiums can only order what they really need, increasing sustainability and financial savings.

Support Sustainable IoT Solutions With Responsive Stadium Internet

Sustainability is a key concern for stadiums looking to prepare themselves for the future; in turn, many sustainability efforts are powered by IoT technology. As venues scale their IoT solutions, including through sustainability initiatives, they need to leverage the support of capable stadium internet to power these upgrades.

Hospitality Network is a leading provider of internet to stadiums & arenas. Our scalable networks help stadiums provide responsive internet to guests, while preparing venues for future technology — including sustainability solutions. Request a consultation with our team today and prepare your stadium for the future of sustainability.

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Improving Online Stadium Food Delivery Service Using Concession Stand Apps https://coxhn.com/blog/2023/08/03/stadium-food-delivery/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:00:00 +0000 https://coxhn.com/?p=2901 Through both the rise of technology and the necessity of the pandemic, online food delivery has become an incredibly potent industry. Statista reports the revenue of the online food delivery market is 218 billion USD in the United States alone — and that’s while only making up 31% of global online food delivery funding deals. […]

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Through both the rise of technology and the necessity of the pandemic, online food delivery has become an incredibly potent industry. Statista reports the revenue of the online food delivery market is 218 billion USD in the United States alone — and that’s while only making up 31% of global online food delivery funding deals.

In turn, online food delivery is increasingly becoming the norm across hospitality industries, including in stadiums. According to Oracle, 85% of US stadium attendees would be willing to try new technology if it meant food delivery to their seat. What, then, can stadiums do with online food delivery options? What specific benefits does this technology offer to fans and staff alike?

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll break down how modern applications optimize food delivery in stadiums, alongside specific benefits for both attendees and employees, as follows:

How Modern Applications Streamline Stadium Food Delivery

Traditional stadium concessions have somewhat of a bad reputation; long lines leading to mediocre food and high prices. Combined with an increase in food quality, modern stadium food delivery applications circumvent these stereotypes. In turn, streamlined stadium food delivery offers substantial benefits to both fans and staff.

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Benefits of Concession Stand Apps for Fans

Stadium food delivery holistically changes how fans access concessions in stadiums. While traditional concessions may detract from stadium experiences, online food orders only serve to improve events for attendees — serving as a massive boon to the stadium fan experience.

Faster Food Delivery in Stadium Seats

Arguably the technology’s most obvious benefit, stadium delivery applications expedite the process of getting food to fans in their seats, without forcing them to miss any of the action during their event. Using apps, fans can purchase any number of concessions directly from their seats — from bottles of water to full meals.

Essentially, fans can access whatever concessions they want while avoiding long-lines and interruptions to their stadium experience. In turn, fans may feel more comfortable ordering large meals and continued concessions, knowing that doing so won’t interrupt the stadium experience they came for.

Easier Access to Menus, Orders, & More

Beyond faster delivery, online concession apps give fans greater connectivity across the concessions experience, from ordering through delivery.

Many modern stadiums have diverse food selections, encompassing different cultural perspectives and accommodating wide dietary needs. While having more options is better for guests, it can make it harder for fans to find exactly what they’re looking for within a stadium. Concession apps consolidate menus into one platform — giving fans the full scope of food selections, all deliverable right to their seat.

Apps can also give fans a more accurate description of when their food will arrive. Dynamic ETAs ensure attendees always know that their food is on the way, minimizing frustration and uncertainty with the efficiency of concession services.

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Benefits of Concession Stand Apps for Employees

Alongside immense benefits for fans, stadium food delivery apps also make life easier for stadium employees — alleviating several pitfalls of traditional concession workers.

Improve Vendor-Fan Communication

Long lines at stadium concessions doesn’t just cause tribulation for fans; unhappy and impatient customers put undue pressure on stadium employees, increasing stress and lowering the quality of stadium service. A variety of factors can cause long lines, including fans unsure about orders, failed payment methods, and miscommunication due to loud stadium environments.

Stadium food delivery apps mitigate all of these issues, minimizing the risk of long lines. Online orders ensure fans get ample time to look at menus, verify payment methods before orders get to staff, and ensure seamless communication of orders without opportunity for human error. Plus, more fans ordering online greatly reduces stadium lines for guests that choose to still use in-person concessions.

Streamline Stocking With Concession Stand Inventory Apps

By integrating within inventory systems, concession stand apps can also streamline stocking processes. Online orders can connect directly to inventory systems, keeping a real-time record of how much of each item is ordered.

Combined with connected concession stand cash register apps, stadium delivery apps can support online inventory tracking using one holistic concession stand inventory app. In turn, systems can send automated alerts for when items need to be restocked — maintaining inventory levels before they reach low volume.

Support Stadium Food Delivery Apps With Powerful Stadium Internet

Stadium food delivery apps offer immense value to all sides of the stadium experience. Whether letting fans stay engaged with the game or providing an easier time for stadium staff, concession stand apps can majorly improve operations in your venue.

Just as important as finding the best app for concession stands, however, is selecting a reliable stadium WiFi provider to keep apps operating at full connectivity. Without a powerful internet connection, all of the benefits of online stadium food delivery can rapidly turn into negatives.

Hospitality Network powers stadiums across the country with high-density stadium WiFi solutions. Our services allow for the implementation of a wide array of stadium IoT solutions — including stadium food delivery services. Begin the process of IoT integration within your stadium and request a consultation.

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What Are Mobile Tickets? Upgrading Stadium Ticketing https://coxhn.com/blog/2023/07/20/mobile-stadium-ticketing/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:00:32 +0000 https://coxhn.com/?p=2884 Mobile tickets are rapidly becoming the future of stadium ticketing. Research by the Market Research Future (MRFR) predicts that mobile ticketing will increase to a market of 7.2 billion USD by 2030, a 17.7% compound annual growth rate from 2020-2030. As the market continues to grow, stadium-owners must ask themselves — are mobile tickets worth […]

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Mobile tickets are rapidly becoming the future of stadium ticketing. Research by the Market Research Future (MRFR) predicts that mobile ticketing will increase to a market of 7.2 billion USD by 2030, a 17.7% compound annual growth rate from 2020-2030. As the market continues to grow, stadium-owners must ask themselves — are mobile tickets worth the transition?

The answer is a resounding yes, and we’re here to help. Learn about what mobile tickets are, the numerous benefits of the technology, and how to implement mobile ticketing in your stadium.

What are Mobile Tickets? The Rise of Mobile Ticket Apps

Mobile tickets refer to virtual tickets — ordered, paid for, distributed, and validated for stadium attendees via online or mobile devices. To handle these ticket services, attendees typically download mobile ticketing apps, specifically designed to handle all mobile ticketing services. From there, guests can present tickets to scan directly through the app or by downloading tickets to a mobile wallet.

Mobile-ticketing apps for stadium attendees are often directly tied to the platform they used to purchase their tickets in the first place. For stadium attendees, these may include Ticketmaster, SeatGeek, or StubHub. From these apps, fans can log-in to their accounts, access tickets, and present them as they choose.

Mobile ticketing is rapidly dominating the stadium industry; in 2021, the NFL mandated digital only tickets in all of their stadiums. As industry-leaders continue to champion the technology, the need to implement for all stadiums will continue to grow.

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Benefits of Mobile Ticketing Technology

Mobile ticketing technology offers immense benefits for all parties involved at stadiums — including employees, owners, and attendees alike. Here are just a few of the diverse benefits of mobile ticketing technology for stadiums.

Greater Convenience for Attendees

Physical tickets add several layers of obstruction to stadium entry. Attendees need to print their tickets at home, or alternatively stop & wait at will-call before they enter your venue. Additionally, attendees need to keep tickets on their person until they reach their seats, navigating through busy stadiums without losing a rather flimsy means of entry.

Mobile tickets consolidate this process, entirely streamlining ticket processes for guests. Gaining access to tickets is as simple as downloading an app, with the potential added step of downloading the ticket natively. Meanwhile, attendees will be able to present their ticket wherever necessary throughout the stadium, as long as they have their phone.

Faster Stadium Entry

Thanks to a more consolidated process, mobile tickets also allow for easier stadium entry. Equipping staff with scanners, entrance for each attendees takes a matter of seconds; simply scan, register, and move on. Mobile ticketing technology cuts down on lines and allows fans to get to their seats as soon as possible.

Fewer Necessary Staff

Because they allow for streamlined stadium entry & a minimized need for in-person ticket booths, mobile tickets also lead to fewer staff members necessary for stadiums. Reducing staff can save stadium-owners money that they can then contribute to other smart stadium IoT solutions — further increasing automation and improving the stadium experience for fans.

Automated Sales Tracking & Analytics

Mobile ticket readers are inherently connected to the internet — meaning stadiums can update information about ticket sales and venue attendance in real-time. If a fan buys an online ticket right outside of the stadium, they will immediately be able to enter without obstruction. Stadiums can also plan to start events when attendance hits a certain threshold.

With integrated data, stadiums can also better analyze patterns within attendance. Comparing when fans arrive for different types of events, stadiums can better prepare their staff for various rushes and understand when to market what services within a stadium.

Higher Sustainability

Whether printed at home or given out in-stadium, physical tickets create an immense amount of waste; for the most part, attendees will also throw out their tickets in your stadium, contributing to extra clean-up and garbage bags.

Digital tickets alleviate this waste and increase sustainability within your stadium. While the overall impact of physical tickets may seem minimal, saving hundreds of pieces of waste at every event over the course of a year can have an incredibly high impact. Stadiums can also feature this increased sustainability in marketing, leading to positive press.

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How Can Stadiums Implement Mobile Ticketing Technology?

With such immense benefits, stadiums have no reason not to implement mobile ticketing technology. How, then, can stadiums implement the technology? Thankfully, mobile ticketing technology is relatively simple to implement, requiring two pieces of infrastructure — mobile ticket readers and internet connectivity.

Mobile Ticket Readers

Mobile ticket readers refer to the actual, physical devices used to scan and register mobile tickets. Stadiums need to have an appropriate number of mobile ticket readers for the size of their stadium to ensure smooth flow of traffic at entrances.

Stadium staff can read mobile tickets via dedicated mobile ticketing devices, or even through devices such as tablets or smartphones. Whatever the method, mobile ticket readers should swiftly, efficiently check attendees into events.

Reliable Internet for Guests & Employees

From ticket scanning and online ticket sales to accessing tickets via mobile devices, virtually every aspect of mobile ticketing technology requires a stable internet connection.

Although mobile ticketing is supposed to streamline fan experiences, inconsistent internet can make accessing mobile tickets a hassle. Fans may grow frustrated as they struggle to download tickets once they reach stadium gates, missing essential moments of their stadium experience due to frenzied network refreshes. In turn, attendees may leave a negative review for your stadium, and potentially choose not to attend again in the future.

A lack of reliable internet access can also turn employees into a target of frustration for attendees, increasing stress on the job. Fans may turn their ire with struggles to access tickets onto ticket readers; meanwhile, if a mobile ticket reader itself struggles to connect, entire lines in stadiums may get delayed and back up entrance.

Support Mobile Ticketing With Internet Network Design From Hospitality Network

With sizable benefits and low-effort implementation, mobile ticketing is an essential way for stadiums to optimize their operations. To jumpstart the process, stadiums need to ensure their internet can handle the needs of mobile ticketing technology.

Hospitality Network installs powerful WiFi networks in stadiums — capable of supporting IoT technology including mobile ticketing. Request a consultation and start transitioning your venue into a smart stadium today

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High Capacity WiFi 101: A Guide for the Hospitality Industry https://coxhn.com/blog/2023/06/01/high-capacity-wifi/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 19:00:17 +0000 https://coxhn.com/?p=2888 The hospitality industry is changing; in an increasingly connected world, the vast majority of hospitality guests expect reliable, efficient access to the Internet throughout your property. With sprawling venues jam packed with customers, networks that can handle such volume are essential. Enter high capacity WiFi; learn the ins and outs of this technology and how […]

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The hospitality industry is changing; in an increasingly connected world, the vast majority of hospitality guests expect reliable, efficient access to the Internet throughout your property. With sprawling venues jam packed with customers, networks that can handle such volume are essential. Enter high capacity WiFi; learn the ins and outs of this technology and how it can benefit your specific hospitality business.

High Capacity WiFi 101: What is High Capacity WiFi?

High capacity WiFi, also known as “high-density WiFi,” refers to a WiFi network built to supply accessible, reliable internet to a large number of devices in a given space. These networks can support anywhere from hundreds to thousands of wireless clients at once — all while maintaining a responsive, consistent network.

The installation of high capacity WiFi consists of careful planning, thoughtful placement of access points, and leveraging the appropriate hardware. This starts with determining how many users will be using your network, and what they will be using the network for.

For example, 600 users streaming live video will require a very different output compared to 300 users who are only browsing the Internet. WiFi throughput required is measured in bits per second, whether kilobits (kbps), megabits (mbps), or even gigabits (gbps). Additional considerations should be taken for what devices will be used; smartphones, tablets, and laptops all have different needs.

How are High Capacity WiFi Routers Different From Normal WiFi Routers?

Much like how high capacity WiFi networks are built to supply WiFi to a large number of devices, high capacity WiFi routers are routers specifically built to support higher capacity WiFi networks. Oftentimes, however, one router alone is not enough to carry an entire high capacity WiFi network.

Instead, high capacity WiFi networks leverage several routers and access points across a venue — carefully planning network access to sustain reliable internet. Different routers with alternate needs may be used for guests, employees, and potential exhibitors. Access points, meanwhile, are wireless network devices that extend coverage of existing networks‚ servicing as connected between and to routers. Both routers and access points require intentional placement to maximize efficiency, noting potential dead-spots in walls and higher volume areas of a venue.

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Why High Capacity WiFi Access Points are Essential for Hospitality Businesses

High capacity internet access is absolutely essential for hospitality businesses. From stadiums to hotels, nearly every business requires a high capacity network to satisfy guests and sustain internet access. Here are a few specific examples, plus the unique internet concerns of each.

High Capacity WiFi for Hotels

Depending on the size of your hotel, internet networks may be servicing anywhere from dozens to thousands of guests, and that’s before hosting potential events with guests that may or may not be staying on property. In turn, high capacity WiFi is an essential consideration for hotels.

Specific concerns hotels need to address when installing high capacity WiFi include property size, wall thickness & composition, higher-density areas (including lobbies and offices), and also seasonal concerns about higher volume months of the year. Whatever the size and needs of your venue, leveraging a trusted vendor of managed WiFi is essential to ensuring your network works.

High Capacity WiFi for Sports Stadiums

Amidst the sweeping highs and lows of a game, fans still want to stay connected during a game. During time-outs and game breaks, hundreds to thousands of fans often check their devices at the same time; in a study from 2022, researchers found the majority of stadium visitors stay connected during their experience. In these moments, high capacity WiFi is key to supporting internet access for all fans.

For sports stadiums, high capacity WiFi installation has to consider stadium size & security needs, alongside what other stadium features leverage internet access (including POS systems and interactive stadium jumbotrons).

High Capacity WiFi for Convention Centers

Convention centers host professionals conducting important business and industry-leading speakers. With high-stakes conversations, thousands of devices, and a bevy of presentations, convention centers need to leverage powerful, consistently reliable high capacity networks.

For installation within convention centers, high capacity networks must consider typical amounts of attendees, typical numbers of vendors, and capabilities featured within the convention center (including potential for conference webcasting and other convention center industry trends).

High Capacity WiFi for Event Venues

From rocking live concerts to raucous stand-up performance, special event venues cater towards diverse event needs. In turn, these venues need a powerful network capable of withstanding high capacity crowds with differing demographics, wants, and needs.

Hospitality Network installs capable high capacity networks for special event venues, capable of providing internet to all events without re-installation. For network installation, special events venues generally need to consider overall venue size and technological needs of typical events hosted there (including projection needs, alongside potential interactive events).

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Leverage High Capacity Hospitality WiFi Solutions With Hospitality Network

Whatever the hospitality business, high capacity WiFi installation is essential to internet access for venue guests. With the need to balance access point installation with network power, high capacity WiFi installation should be trusted to the experts.

Hospitality Network has diverse network installation experience from across the hospitality industry, including stadiums, hotels, convention centers, and events venues. Request a consultation today and discover how we can support high capacity WiFI custom-tailored to your venue.

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5 Ways IoT in Smart Stadiums Can Supercharge Stadium Experience https://coxhn.com/blog/2023/05/18/supercharge-stadium-experience/ Thu, 18 May 2023 18:20:13 +0000 https://coxhn.com/?p=2724 The stadium experience is changing, and so are fan expectations. In a study from Oracle, fans consistently ranked technology as a key subject of importance across major sports — ranking higher than both entertainment & traditional amenities. Today, offering exciting technological advancements to visitors is essential for stadiums to remain competitive & relevant. IoT is […]

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The stadium experience is changing, and so are fan expectations. In a study from Oracle, fans consistently ranked technology as a key subject of importance across major sports — ranking higher than both entertainment & traditional amenities. Today, offering exciting technological advancements to visitors is essential for stadiums to remain competitive & relevant.

IoT is an essential tool in upgrading the technology of your stadium. Discover what exactly falls under the term IoT, what type of IoT technology can be used in stadiums, and 5 essential applications to satisfy and impress fans.

What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?

The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the massive, interconnected network of physical devices loaded with sensors, software, and any other technology leveraged to exchange information over the internet.

Obviously, this definition is expansive, encompassing a wide variety of devices and technology. IoT may include routers, modems, cellphones, and even smart homes & cars — all of this technology falls under the diverse umbrella of IoT.

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What Types of IoT Technology Can Be Used in Sports Stadiums?

Considering the term’s broad definition, the types of IoT technology that can be used in stadiums is also incredibly expansive. Potential examples include:

  • High Bandwidth WiFi Routers to support various stadium network capabilities.
  • Mobile Check-In Devices for online, connected guest ticketing.
  • Smartphones Connected to Stadium Apps for diverse fan experiences.
  • Smart Sensors to streamline overall stadium management and energy consumption.

Because IoT devices can be so diverse and versatile, use of IoT technology in stadiums matters less about what technology is used and more about how that technology is used.

5 Essential IoT Applications for Smart Stadiums

Leveraging intuitive IoT technology into your stadium design can increase ROI, supercharge fan engagement, and increase your property’s bottom line. To turn your venue into a smart stadium, effective, smart applications of IoT devices are essential.

Here are 5 essential ways to leverage IoT technology in your stadium, alongside the technology necessary to implement them.

Increasing Fan Social Media Engagement

Social media engagement serves as a key way to invest fans in the stadium experience, leading to greater fan satisfaction and organic, word-of-mouth marketing. To allow seamless, intuitive access to social media, however, stadiums need to leverage IoT technology.

Fans should be able to access social media from their devices from anywhere in your stadium — from their seats to souvenir shops. In turn, stadiums need to skillfully leverage WiFi router & access point placement to keep fans connected.

Stadiums should also encourage fans to take out mobile devices, both during games and through calls-to-action placed throughout a venue. By consistently reminding fans when & where to post, or even driving them to the social platform directly via QR codes, stadiums ensure a high conversion rate on social media engagement. Check out our blog for further strategies for increasing social media engagement with sports fans in stadiums.

Adaptive, Responsive Stadium Wayfinding

Above everything else, fans come to stadiums to experience an event. From high-octane sports matches to heart-pounding concerts, attendees don’t want to miss a minute of the action. As stadiums grow in complexity and scope, however, fans are at an increasing risk of getting lost within stadiums — leading to potential frustration towards missed moments.

Responsive stadium wayfinding allows fans to navigate your venue stress-free. Stadium wayfinding comes in two distinct forms: mobile wayfinding and digital signage. Whatever the means, intuitive wayfinding can help exceed guest expectations for your events.

Mobile wayfinding uses real-time location tracking via guest devices to help them navigate stadiums. Access to mobile wayfinding requires a guest smart device (smartphones, smartwatches, etc.) & responsive, accurate WiFi access (routers, additional access points).

Digital signage, meanwhile, allows guests to explore stadiums via directions placed in specific touchpoints. Signage can be both interactive — allowing for touch screen navigation of virtual maps — and updated in real-time — showing updates to game scores and current wait-times at stadium concessions. Oftentimes, digital signage displays are in and of themselves IoT devices.

Improving Overall Fan Experience

IoT technology streamlines & optimizes the entirety of the stadium fan experience. Using stadiums fan apps, attendees can control diverse aspects of their visit to a stadium. Smartphones provide access to stadium concessions, digitized tickets, and even more stadium services — acting as a centralized fan experience hub.

While smart devices serve as a hub for fans, stadiums need to install additional IoT devices to allow staff to meet fan needs. Concession stands need internet-enabled PoS software and infrastructure to receive and communicate online orders. Ticketing services also need responsive connections to steadily scan and admit attendees with online tickets.

Smarter, Efficient Facilities Management

With millions of fans and dozens of yearly events, stadiums generate massive amounts of waste and consume high volumes of energy. Waste Management (WM) estimates that the four major American professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL) generate approximately 35,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually — from fans’ waste activities alone. Not only does this waste hurt the environment, but overzealous energy consumption also hurts a stadium’s bottom line.

IoT-enabled facilities management can help stadiums combat wasteful practices. Online inventory management software can connect to concession stands & souvenir shops to ensure efficient utilization of supplies. Additionally, sensor-activated restrooms can turn off lights and track water use to minimize consumption.

Implementing Reliable, Expansive Stadium WiFi

Ultimately, all IoT solutions tie back to one central need — responsive, reliable stadium WiFi. Without consistent internet access, IoT devices are virtually useless; leveraging an experienced team to install a high-bandwidth WiFi network in your stadium is key to leveraging all IoT devices and capabilities.

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Support Smart Stadium IoT with Internet Connectivity From Hospitality Network

Hospitality Network is a leading provider of stadium internet solutions across the country. Our smart stadium solutions support the cutting-edge of new stadium design — including for diverse applications of IoT devices.

Looking to jumpstart IoT connectivity in your stadium? Request a free consultation with our team and begin your smart stadium evolution today.

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Harnessing Stadium WiFi Design for Better Fan Network Access https://coxhn.com/blog/2023/02/23/stadium-wifi-design/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 17:00:54 +0000 https://coxhn.com/?p=2668 Designing Stadium WiFi to Support Smart Stadium Advancements Providing WiFi at a sporting event is no longer a luxury; today, smart stadiums are defined by their access to the internet and the unique experiences that connectivity provides to guests. For stadiums to excel with modern consumers, they need to leverage smart WiFi designs, built by […]

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Designing Stadium WiFi to Support Smart Stadium Advancements

Providing WiFi at a sporting event is no longer a luxury; today, smart stadiums are defined by their access to the internet and the unique experiences that connectivity provides to guests. For stadiums to excel with modern consumers, they need to leverage smart WiFi designs, built by professional technicians.

When considering upgrading your stadium WiFi system, it is important to explore not only the technical solutions to providing stronger connectivity to fans, but also how to leverage that connectivity to drive positive experiences and increased revenue.

Why Do Stadiums Need to Prioritize WiFi Design for Responsive WiFi?

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Gone are the days where fans go to stadiums just to watch a game — today, fans crave a holistic experience when they pay a premium to watch their team live. Whether in baseball parks, basketball arenas, or football stadiums, fans expect far more than a live sporting event; WiFi is intrinsically linked to these new experiences.

Here are just a few of the advancements stadium fans expect with their ticket — and why responsive WiFi design is essential to each.

Better Organic Advertising Through Fan Social Media Engagement

Social media engagement has risen as an essential way for businesses to gain free, organic marketing. Through strategies such as hashtag campaigns, photo opportunities, and community management, brands can encourage and spur interaction with social media users, leading to higher views on posts and potential conversions into customers.

Encouraging social media engagement is vital for stadiums. With effective marketing, stadiums can leverage QR code implementation, sharing online polls about game events, and even the potential to be featured on a stadium screen to get fans talking online.

Of course, for fans to access social media in stadiums, venues need to ensure access to a responsive, reliable WiFi network. Without thoughtful stadium WiFi design, fans won’t be able to access social media; even with solid in-stadium marketing, fans will grow frustrated at their lack of ability to participate in campaigns. This leads to a decrease in fans participating in organic marketing, which may cost sponsored businesses the potential of new customers. In turn, responsive WiFi needs to be a priority.

Improved Stadium Experience Across Consumer Demographics Using Football Fan Apps

For modern stadiums, fan experiences are intrinsically linked to IoT. Through football stadium fan apps, venues can streamline access to tickets, can help attendees order food, let hardcore fans check scores around the league, and more. Creating an integrated environment within the stadium can allow for a more positive fan experience as well as bolster points of sale throughout the venue, potentially driving greater revenue. These app features provide technological advancements that range from quality-of-life improvements to fundamental changes in how fans view the game — offering impressive utility to casual and die-hard attendees alike.

Again, a stable network connection is essential to accessing these smart stadium capabilities. Skillful stadium WiFi design makes all of these features easily accessible, turning them from superfluous benefits to integral parts of the stadium experience. Plus, as fans turn to social media to showcase their immersive new experiences in real-time, your venue gains even more productive social media engagement.

How to Design WiFi Coverage for Stadiums & Arenas

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With so much of the modern stadium experience relying on internet connection, it is clear why skillful WiFi network design is essential to stadiums. Typical mobile carriers are not sufficient enough to handle the data demand of a high-volume event. How, then, can stadiums and arenas design WiFi coverage to extend reliably throughout a stadium?

To ensure effective coverage, venues should consult the experts. Using a team specialized in smart stadium technology, stadiums can leave design to highly-skilled, experienced technicians who know how to circumvent typical pain points. Here are some of the strategies knowledgeable technicians will use when designing stadium WiFi.

Leverage the Appropriate Bandwidth

Bandwidth is key to providing consistent, reliable WiFi access in stadiums and arenas. Referring to the maximum amount of data transmitted over an internet connection in a given amount of time, outdated stadium networks are often overloaded by users due to low bandwidth. Without the bandwidth to support enough users, networks slow down, and occasionally stop working altogether.

A skilled WiFi technician can calculate the exact bandwidth needs of a venue based on venue size and maximum capacity. Needs will vary depending on the scale of your stadium or arena — experts can determine exactly what is necessary and generate a solution customized to your venue’s needs.

Locate Dead Spots Throughout the Venue

WiFi signals rely on transmitting invisible connective waves across space; in turn, they need the space to actually transmit and reach devices. Dead zones, or areas in a venue that a WiFi signal doesn’t reach, occur when that space is obstructed or extended beyond what a signal can handle. These can occur due to obstacles like thick walls, bulky metal furniture, and high distance between WiFi access points.

It can be quite simple to locate WiFi dead zones; what’s harder is fixing them. Whether manually or using software, a WiFi expert can pinpoint where WiFi cuts out and determine how to fix it; potential solutions include moving an obstruction, moving an access point, or installing an additional access point to ensure reliable coverage.

Invest in Proper Network Security Measures

Sometimes, even with appropriate bandwidth and minimized dead spots, networks can experience slowdown. These issues can often be traced back to security breaches. Bad actors know stadiums are ripe locations for public WiFi access — whether for their own personal WiFi use or stealing user data, stadiums need to protect themselves from these users.

There are several techniques stadiums can use to increase network security. Networks can leverage captive portals, landing pages displayed to new users within a network requesting information such as name or ticket number, to keep unwanted users out. Stadiums can also implement content filters, restricting access to websites with questionable security.

Hospitality Network: The Clear Choice for Implementing Stadium WiFi Design

Efficient WiFi network design is absolutely essential to modern stadiums. From social media engagement to online concessions, so many of the features fans crave hinge on a strong internet connection within the venue itself.

Looking to optimize the WiFi design in your stadium or arena? Hospitality Network is a leading provider of smart stadium solutions. Our team has handled some of the largest football stadiums in the country — experienced at bringing thorough WiFi design to venues of all shapes and sizes, from installation to management. Contact us today and learn how we can help innovate your stadium.

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How IoT Technology Can Minimize Common Fan Safety Concerns in Stadiums https://coxhn.com/blog/2023/01/12/fan-safety-concerns/ Thu, 12 Jan 2023 15:34:04 +0000 https://coxhn.com/?p=2638 Protect Fans in Stadiums Using Innovative IoT Safety Technology The use of IoT technology in stadiums can play a significant role in promoting fan safety at sporting events and other live performances. By implementing capable IoT technology, stadiums can take considerable steps to improve and promote venue security amidst common concerns. Using IoT Technology to […]

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Protect Fans in Stadiums Using Innovative IoT Safety Technology

The use of IoT technology in stadiums can play a significant role in promoting fan safety at sporting events and other live performances. By implementing capable IoT technology, stadiums can take considerable steps to improve and promote venue security amidst common concerns.

Using IoT Technology to Diminish Fan Safety Issues in Stadiums & Venues

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Live events at stadiums require a great deal of coordination to ensure events proceed without any technical problems and that the safety of spectators is not compromised. Unfortunately, there are several ways that things can go wrong, putting everyone in the stadium at risk.

Game Disruption Due to Fights in the Stands

One of the most common disruptions during sporting events are fights that break out among fans in the stands. While security personnel can do their best to keep an eye on things, it often takes more work to spot a potential fight before it happens. As a result, safety at sporting events has always been a concern for stadium managers.

How IoT Technology Can Protect Against Fights in Stands

IoT solutions like video surveillance and crowd analytics can help stadium personnel identify potential fights before they start. Video surveillance cameras equipped with facial recognition software can identify known troublemakers in a crowd and alert security to their presence.

Crowd analytics can also use data from various sources, including social media, weather reports, and ticket sales, to predict when and where problems are likely to occur. By being proactive and using IoT technology to identify potential threats, stadium personnel can help prevent fights from happening in the first place.

Game Disruption Due to Fans Rushing the Field

Another common disruption during live events is when fans rush to the field or the stage during the event. While this may seem like harmless fun, it can often lead to severe injuries for both fans and players. In some cases, it can even lead to property damage as fans try to tear down equipment in their excitement.

How IoT Technology Can Protect Against Fans Rushing the Field

By installing sensors around the perimeter of the field, court, and stage, stadium personnel can be alerted as soon as someone tries to breach the security barrier. This gives them time to intervene and stop the person before they enter the “safety zone” where the performance or the game occurs. Additionally, by using data from previous games, crowd analytics can predict when and where fans are most likely to try and rush the field so that security can be increased in those areas.

Game Disruption Due to Audience Accidents

Accidents happen. But when they happen at a sporting event or live performance, they can often disrupt the game and cause delays while emergency personnel respond. Safety during events is difficult to manage because of the many people in attendance. In the past, it was up to the surrounding audience to notify security or emergency personnel of an accident. But with IoT technology, that’s all about to change.

How IoT Technology Can Protect Against Audience Accidents

With IoT technology, stadium personnel can quickly identify when someone has fallen and needs assistance. IoT-enabled sensors can be placed throughout stadium concourses and stairwells that detect when someone has fallen down. This information is then relayed to a central command center where emergency personnel can be dispatched immediately. This safety feature helps ensure that accidents are dealt with quickly and frees up security personnel who would otherwise have been called upon to respond.

Game Disruption Due to Weather Emergency Events

Mother Nature doesn’t always cooperate with event planning. Severe weather strikes during a live event can often lead to delays or even cancellations as spectators seek shelter from the storm.

How IoT Technology Can Protect Against Game Disruption to Weather Emergency Events

With IoT technology, stadium personnel now have a way to monitor weather conditions in real-time and take action accordingly. By installing sensors around the stadium that measure wind speed, precipitation levels, and lightning activity, venue staff can get an early warning when severe weather is on its way. This information can then be used to decide whether to delay or cancel the event — decisions that could help keep spectators safe from harm’s way.

Game Disruption Due to Illegal Entrances

A major problem that stadium owners face is illegal entrances. This refers to people who either sneaked into the stadium without paying, bought forged tickets, or purchased tickets but have yet to sit in their assigned seats. Not only does this cause problems for venue security, but it also disrupts the game for paying fans trying to watch from their seats.

How IoT Technology Can Prevent Illegal Entrances to Stadiums

One of the most common stadium safety tips is incorporating IoT technology to track people as they enter the stadium. By installing sensors at all entrances, security personnel can quickly identify anyone who has entered the stadium without a ticket. The facial recognition information can then be used to eject the individual from the premises.

Game Disruption Due to Slow Audience Entry

Another problem that often plagues stadium owners is slow audience entry. This occurs when fans take their time entering the stadium, causing congestion and delays. This can be inconvenient for fans trying to get to their seats in time.

How IoT Technology Can Prevent Slow Audience Entry

IoT can help with this problem by providing real-time data on crowd density. Fans can be processed quickly and efficiently by having multiple electronic check-in points and online verification options. It not only helps to reduce congestion, but it also helps to improve security by allowing stadium personnel to track who is entering the premises. Venue owners can also leverage electronic signage to help first-time attendees find their seats more quickly and efficiently.

Game Disruption Due to Parking Lot Congestion

The parking lot is often one of the most congested areas of a stadium on game day. It can be the primary reason preventing fans from getting to their seats in time. Having all audience vehicles stuck in a car-to-car traffic jam in search of available parking spots can also increase the risk of causing car accidents.

How IoT Technology Can Prevent Game Disruption due to Parking Lot Congestion

IoT technology can alleviate this problem in several ways. By installing automatic license plate scanners at all parking lot entrances and exits, patrons can enter and exit venue lots without stopping to purchase and validate their parking tickets. Online reservation systems can also help fans find and reserve parking spots in advance. This not only helps to reduce congestion, but the feature also helps to improve security by allowing stadium personnel to track who is entering and exiting the premises.

In addition, security cameras can provide real-time data on parking lot conditions. By installing sensors in the parking lot, stadium personnel can quickly identify areas of congestion and direct fans to available parking spots. All these features eliminate vehicles from idling in the parking lot and help minimize the risk of accidents.

Game Disruption Due to Cyber Attacks

With more and more devices connected to the internet, stadiums are increasingly vulnerable to attacks from hackers. These attacks can disable scoreboards, concession stands, and other critical systems, such as WiFi log-in portals, blocked online verification processes, and electronic check-in stations. These attacks prevent an event from beginning on time and put customers’ personal data at risk — the FBI even advised athletes at the 2022 Beijing Olympics to bring a temporary cell phone to avoid cyber attacks including data theft and installation of malware.

How IoT Technology Can Protect Against Cyber Attacks

To avoid this problem, stadium owners can use IoT technology to monitor their systems for signs of intrusion. Having multiple layers of web security protections, such as WPA3 encryption, antivirus programs, firewalls, and a secure two-factor log-in portal to access the stadium’s WiFi system can significantly reduce the risk of a successful cyber attack.

Other Benefits of IoT Technology for Stadiums

benefits of iot technology for stadiums

In addition to the safety benefits, IoT can bring several other advantages to stadiums. They can help elevate the customer experience by providing interactive experiences, such as digital signage that can guide fans to their seats or offering order-ahead and in-seat concessions ordering.

IoT can also help stadiums save money by reducing energy consumption through smart lighting and temperature control systems. In the long run, these benefits can help stadiums improve their bottom line and become more sustainable businesses. And most of all, it can also help generate extra income and provide data to improve better usage of the venue space.

Hospitality Network Is the Leading IoT Technology Provider to Stadium Events

At Hospitality Network, we understand that the safety of your fans is always a top priority. That’s why we offer a variety of IoT technology solutions specifically designed for stadiums and other large venues. From managed WiFi to self-service kiosks, we have the answers you need to keep your fans safe and informed.

With over 40 years of experience in the hospitality and entertainment businesses, we have the knowledge and expertise to help make your stadium a safe and enjoyable place for everyone. Our team of experts will work with you to assess your specific needs and develop a customized solution that meets your unique requirements. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help make your stadium safety a priority for your fans.

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