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Stadium Tech Report

November 17th, 2024

Facial ticketing

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‘Pay with your face’ program for concessions growing rapidly at Cleveland Browns’ Huntington Bank Field

The practice of using your face to pay for concessions purchases is growing rapidly at the Cleveland Browns' Huntington Bank Field, thanks in part to an expansion of the Browns' facial authentication programs this season. Along with main technology and deployment partners Wicket and Aramark, the Browns' decision to double the number of concession stands using facial authentication technology for...

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Reds, Royals join MLB’s facial authentication entry technology program

Major League Baseball's initiative to bring facial authentication systems to ballparks for faster entry has gained two new stadiums, Cincinnati's Great American Ball Park and Kansas City's Kauffman Stadium, according to MLB. Using gate technology from NEC, the MLB program allows fans to verify ticket information by simply walking by the gate pedestals and looking at the camera. Fans must...

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Intuit Dome leaning on facial authentication for ticketing and concession transactions

The Intuit Dome, the new home of the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers, opened Thursday with a Bruno Mars concert. While team officials are still keeping a tight information lid on the exact specifications of all the technical deployments, some more information about fan-facing technology was made public prior to the stadium-opening event. One feature that had emerged in conversations about...

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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 behind this funding surge and...

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Beyond convenience: Facial authentication tech supports inclusivity

By Cindy Fitzmartin, Wicket Beyond convenience: Facial authentication tech supports inclusivity at stadiums and live events Facial authentication technology is making waves in the world of live events. While some raise concerns about privacy, there’s a positive aspect often overlooked: Its potential to enhance inclusivity for attendees. Here’s how facial authentication can create a more welcoming experience for everyone: Faster,...

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Centralized identity and the era of the automated fan experience

By Ashim Banerjee, IDmission Think about visiting a stadium. When you’re there to watch your favorite team, you are constantly asked to show things, like tickets, ID, credit cards, or access badges. Each one requires you to line up, because at halftime or between innings, thousands of others are trying to do the same. Meanwhile the team must pay someone...

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