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Stadium Tech Report

December 23rd, 2024

Paul Kapustka

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Survey Says: Staffing replaces Covid as venues’ top concern

What is the top concern of venues this year? According to the results of our annual Stadium Connectivity Outlook survey, finding enough people to help staff the return of capacity crowds to venues was top of mind among the stadium technology professionals who participated in our survey. In a partnership with sponsor Verizon, in August and September of this year...

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Phoenix Raceway adds 2 checkout-free stores, 1 Amazon and 1 Verizon/AiFi

Phoenix Raceway announced it will open two checkout-free concession stores ahead of this weekend's NASCAR championship weekend, one using Amazon's Just Walk Out technology and the other using technology from Verizon and AiFi. According to announcements from the raceway and the companies, the Verizon/AiFi store will offer both drinks and snacks, while the Amazon store will offer only drinks. Like...

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Browns, Aramark speed up beer-ordering process with facial authentication technology from Wicket

The Cleveland Browns, along with caterers Aramark Sports + Entertainment, are officially launching a new beer-purchasing process at First Energy Stadium that will use facial authentication technology to speed up the age-verification and transaction process. Called "Cleveland Cold Ones," the offering is an extension of the Browns' Express Access facial authentication program, which has been using Wicket technology for ticket...

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Pacers add 2 Zippin checkout-free stands at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

The explosive growth of checkout-free concessions stands at stadiums is continuing through the fall start of U.S. pro sports seasons, with the NBA's Indiana Pacers announcing the addition of two checkout-free concessions stands using technology from Zippin at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The two new stores, which join two stores previously deployed at Gainbridge Fieldhouse earlier on in the arena's extensive remodeling...

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Climate Pledge Arena adds Amazon One payment systems to more concession stands

In what Amazon said is a first for a sports stadium, Climate Pledge Arena is adding Amazon One devices to several non-Amazon concession stands in the venue, giving fans the option to "pay with their palm" instead of using a credit card. While the Amazon One system is generally associated with the company's "Just Walk Out" checkout-free stores, according to...

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Mercedes-Benz Stadium opens checkout-free concessions stand, using AiFi’s technology

Mercedes-Benz Stadium recently opened its first checkout-free concessions stand, one that uses technology provided by AiFi, a San Francisco-based startup. Called the ATL Market, the stand was built on open concourse space that was previously used mainly for tables. According to a stadium spokesperson, the store "soft launched" during an Oct. 2 Atlanta Falcons home game, and then was fully...

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