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Connectivity and high‑density Wi‑Fi for stadiums and arenas.
Design networks that handle tens of thousands of fans, staff, POS, media, and venue systems during every event.
Built for extreme density
Stadium Wi‑Fi designs use carefully placed access points, tuned power, and channel plans to deliver capacity across every seating bowl and concourse.
Connectivity challenges in stadiums and large venues
Stadiums must support fans, staff, media, and operations all at once, often in RF‑challenging concrete and steel structures.
Without the right design, Wi‑Fi becomes unusable, POS terminals slow down, and real‑time apps fail during peak usage.
What a stadium network needs
- High‑density Wi‑Fi: Under‑seat, handrail, or sectorized deployments sized for thousands of concurrent clients.
- Robust switching & uplinks: PoE, redundant fiber, and high‑capacity uplinks per zone.
- Segmentation: Separate fan, POS, staff, media, and IoT traffic.
- Monitoring & analytics: Tools to watch performance and troubleshoot in real time on event days.
Services for stadiums, arenas, and large venues
High‑capacity Internet & backhaul
Uplinks sized for peak events, streaming, and media needs.
High‑density Wi‑Fi design & management
AP placement, RF tuning, and operations for large crowds.
Network for POS & operations
Connectivity for concessions, ticketing, and venue systems.
Advanced Security & DDoS
Protect fan apps, portals, and back‑of‑house from attacks.
Stadium use cases we support
- Fan Wi‑Fi: Provide reliable connectivity for social, apps, and in‑venue experiences.
- Mobile ticketing & access: Ensure gates and scanners stay responsive at peak entry times.
- POS & concessions: Keep ordering and payment systems online throughout events.
- Media & broadcast: Support media platforms and production crews with dedicated capacity.
Benefits for venue owners and operators
Better fan experience: Fewer complaints about Wi‑Fi and more engagement with apps and content.
Higher revenue: Reliable connectivity supports mobile ordering, POS, and sponsorship activations.
Smoother operations: Real‑time data for security, facilities, and event management teams.
Future‑ready: Support new in‑venue digital services and experiences over time.
Example stadium network layout
Use zoned switching and AP groups for bowls, concourses, suites, and back‑of‑house, each with its own capacity and policies.
Central controllers and monitoring tools allow real‑time visibility into RF, client counts, and app performance during events.
Typical layers
Fans/POS/staff/media → APs & PoE switches → Stadium core & security → High‑capacity uplinks → Cloud/apps, ticketing, media, and analytics.
Stadiums & arenas FAQs
Can existing stadiums be upgraded, or is this only for new builds?
Both. Designs can work within existing constraints, replacing or supplementing legacy Wi‑Fi and cabling where needed.
How do you plan for big events versus normal days?
Capacity and RF plans assume peak usage, while configurations can be adjusted between events based on demand and analytics.
Ready to upgrade your stadium network?
Build a high‑density connectivity and Wi‑Fi plan for your venue.
Share seat counts, event types, and current infrastructure. Get a phased design you can deploy between seasons or events.
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