The most affordable version of a checkout-free concession stand, one that uses existing concession stand layouts and infrastructure, continues to gain acceptance at stadiums, with the New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs recently deploying new stands using technology from Zippin. According to a recent Zippin email, the Patriots this summer added a Zippin […]
NFL picks Wicket for in-stadium credentialing program using facial authentication
The National Football League will use facial authentication technology from Wicket for a league-wide internal credentialing system this season, according to the company. After a trial last year at several NFL venues, including Cleveland Browns Stadium, the league will implement a Wicket-based system at all 30 league venues for all 32 teams, starting with this […]
How stadiums and training facilities are reshaping college athletics
By Cindy Fitzmartin, Wicket College athletics programs are in the midst of a spending spree. Universities pour millions into state-of-the-art stadiums, training facilities, and recovery centers. But why? Is it all about winning that coveted national championship trophy? Like most things in life, the answer is a bit more complex. Let’s explore the driving forces […]
T-Mobile sees 6.3 TB of cellular traffic at Globe Life Field for MLB All-Star Game
Some recent upgrades to its 5G cellular network at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, helped wireless carrier T-Mobile see 6.3 terabytes of data used by its customers during the two days of Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game activities earlier this month. According to figures provided by T-Mobile, the carrier said it saw a combined […]
Copa America, Hard Rock Stadium show how NOT to run security and ticketing for a big event
As we wait to see whether or not anyone accepts or gets hit with the blame (or any legal charges) for the fan fiasco that was the Copa America final Sunday, one thing is for sure — the event organizers CONMEBOL and the host venue, Hard Rock Stadium, have delivered a huge “don’t do this” […]
Inside Look: We visit Amazon’s labs for an up-close look at ‘Just Walk Out’ store technology
In a recent visit to Amazon headquarters in Seattle, Stadium Tech Report got a “inside look” in Amazon’s labs, where a whole host of technologies, including artificial intelligence, edge computing, 3D modeling, motion-tracking software and good old-fashioned learned experience is informing the future of the company’s technology that lets customers quickly purchase items without having […]
