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Stadium Tech Report

August 16th, 2026

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How RFID is transforming concert merchandise sales

For decades, the concert merchandise table has worked roughly the same way. A fan walks into a venue already committed to buying. The hoodie, tour shirt, poster, hat, or limited-run item is part of the event. That purchase serves as proof of attendance, a memory, a signal to other fans, and in some cases, the only physical object that leaves...

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Garrett adds threat-location screen to speed up and improve security scanning

By developing some innovation for the "secondary" part of venue security screening, longtime metal-detector vendor Garrett thinks it has found a way to speed up security processing while retaining a high level of threat detection. With the introduction of its new SecureFlow Kiosk, the Garland, Texas-based Garrett can now provide security staff with a faster and easier way to determine...

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Stadiums expanding use of biometric technology, especially facial authentication

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 to speed up and increase the safety and performance of game-day transactions, from ticketing to concessions and more. Though still used by a minority of large public venues, the potential of so-called "biometric" technology has attracted...

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Stadium DAS market facing seismic changes

By Paul Kapustka The market for distributed antenna systems (DAS) is going through a seismic shift, as changes in the DAS ecosystem point to a future premised on emerging business models. Equipment manufacturers, mobile network operators (“MNOs” or wireless carriers), integrators, third-party operators (“3POs”), and importantly, teams, venues, and venue operators will be negotiating a brave new world as they...

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Fortinet acquires Everest Networks, betting on stadium Wi-Fi — But is it too late?

Fortinet, a global leader in cybersecurity and networking, announced in early May its acquisition of Everest Networks, a company once hailed as a pioneer in hyper-directional Wi-Fi antennas for large venues. The move signals Fortinet’s ambitions to expand beyond its core security business and make a play for the high-density wireless market in stadiums and arenas -- a space where...

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Andrew digital DAS helps Rocket Arena build a frictionless fan experience

Rocket Arena is committed to delivering an unparalleled fan experience. Home to the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Cleveland Monsters, the arena hosts over 150 ticketed events each year, regularly welcoming more than 19,000 guests to the venue. To provide seamless connectivity for fans, staff and media, Rocket Arena sought a cutting-edge wireless network solution capable of handling high-capacity demands. After...

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