str header

Stadium Tech Report

December 26th, 2024

Extreme Networks

News

New Report: Louisville Cardinals get Wi-Fi 6 network; facial authentication gets a close look

Welcome to the third issue of our NINTH year of STADIUM TECH REPORTS, the Fall 2022 issue! These long-form reports are designed to give stadium and large public venue owners and operators, and digital sports business executives a way to dig deep into the topic of stadium technology, via exclusive research and profiles of successful stadium technology deployments, as well...

by

Feature

Fenway Park gets new Extreme Wi-Fi 6 network

STR Podcast ยท Stadium Tech Report: Red Sox's Randy George talks about the new Wi-Fi 6 network at Fenway Park As the oldest stadium in major league baseball, the Boston Red Sox's Fenway Park is a beloved icon, especially for its architectural quirks like the "Green Monster" wall in left field. While endearing and intriguing, those same construction elements --...

by

Feature

Wrigley Field adds new technology for security, concessions

The National League's oldest ballpark, the Chicago Cubs' Wrigley Field, has shown the ability to teach other venues about some new technology tricks, as witnessed by Stadium Tech Report in an early June visit. Though the outfield-wall ivy and other trappings never let you forget about Wrigley's heritage, new technologies that include walk-through security screening and optical-scanning concessions checkout terminals...

by

Feature

Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium sees 31.2 terabytes of Wi-Fi usage, a new record

Once again, the NFL's big game did not disappoint when it comes to setting Wi-Fi usage records, with 31.2 terabytes of Wi-Fi data used at SoFi Stadium during Super Bowl LVI, according to statistics released by Extreme Networks. The new "official" high-water mark tops the previous biggest number we've ever seen, the 26.42 TB seen at Super Bowl 54 on...

by

News

Extreme Networks signs Wi-Fi deals with NHL, Manchester United

Networking vendor Extreme Networks announced today a multi-year deal making it "an official Wi-Fi partner" of the National Hockey League, as well as a deal to deploy a new Wi-Fi 6 network at Old Trafford, the home stadium for the Manchester United team. Though Extreme did not announce any signed deals to provide Wi-Fi gear to any NHL arenas, the...

by

Feature

Photo Essay: Football at Wrigley Field

Football at Wrigley Field? Those of us old enough can remember the Chicago Bears playing next to the winter-dead ivy, with Gale Sayers romping for touchdowns next to the outfield bleachers. And in 2010, a college game between Northwestern and Illinois took place, but the teams could only rush toward one end zone because the full field didn't quite fit....

by

Post Categories: