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Palmeiras claims facial recognition first at Allianz Parque

Campeonato Brasileiro Série A football club Palmeiras has claimed a first with the successful full roll out of facial recognition technology to gain entry to its Allianz Parque stadium.

Rangers sign ‘unique’ partnership with Gordon Ramsay Restaurants

Gordon Ramsay has rekindled his association with Rangers through a new partnership between his restaurant group and the Scottish Premiership football club.

T-Mobile selects companies to drive 5G fan experiences

T-Mobile has announced that nine companies will participate in this year’s T-Mobile Accelerator programme, which is designed to drive innovation in sports and entertainment through experiences that leverage 5G technology.

Blue Jays detail plans for ‘compelling premium experiences’ at Rogers Centre

Major League Baseball club the Toronto Blue Jays has shed further light on the next phase of Rogers Centre renovations by revealing three new premium clubs for the stadium.

Learfield to roll out ‘next-level’ seating at college stadia

The Learfield Amplify division of the Learfield agency has said it will introduce a first-of-its-kind, fully customisable, reclining mesh seat at 17 stadiums for the 2023 college football season.

5G stadium venture set for Israeli launch

Israeli and Irish network solutions companies TDCOMM and Druid Software have partnered with Israeli stadium technology firm Stadicom to bring what they claim will be Israel’s first, and most advanced, 5G stadium experience to consumers and the developer community.

Revamped PhanaVision ready for action at Citizens Bank Park

The Philadelphia Phillies have unveiled their new and enhanced ‘PhanaVision’ videoboard, which the club states will be the third largest in Major League Baseball.

Mets lay claim to biggest scoreboard in baseball

The US division of Samsung Electronics and the New York Mets have unveiled what they claim is the largest scoreboard across all professional ballparks.

Drone shows return to FC Dallas for new MLS season

Major League Soccer team FC Dallas is reintroducing drone shows at Toyota Stadium for the 2023 season.

Manchester City reveals concept designs for Etihad Stadium expansion

Premier League football club Manchester City has today (Tuesday) unveiled concept designs for a proposed expansion of the North Stand at the Etihad Stadium and a 3,000-capacity City Square fan zone.

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Tag: Fan Experience

Insights: The lived experience

Palmeiras claims facial recognition first at Allianz Parque

Rangers sign ‘unique’ partnership with Gordon Ramsay Restaurants

T-Mobile selects companies to drive 5G fan experiences

Blue Jays detail plans for ‘compelling premium experiences’ at Rogers Centre

Learfield to roll out ‘next-level’ seating at college stadia

5G stadium venture set for Israeli launch

Revamped PhanaVision ready for action at Citizens Bank Park

Mets lay claim to biggest scoreboard in baseball

Drone shows return to FC Dallas for new MLS season

Manchester City reveals concept designs for Etihad Stadium expansion