STR Podcast · 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, […]
Zippin opens 3 checkout-free stores at St. Louis’ CityPark
The growth of checkout-free concessions stands at sports stadiums continues its rapid pace this fall, with market leader Zippin announcing three new stores using its technology at CityPark, the new Major League Soccer stadium in St. Louis. The first checkout-free stores (that we’ve heard of) for an MLS stadium bring Zippin’s total of stadium deployments […]
Patriot One changes name to Xtract One, wins new deals
Weapons detection technology provider Patriot One recently changed its name to Xtract One, part of a busy fall that saw the company sign an important agreement with venue owner and operator Oak View Group and several new deals to bring its security scanning devices to venues. The name change, which the company said was due […]
Amazon adds more stadium checkout-free concession stands
Continuing a trend we’ve witnessed all fall, two more stadiums have new checkout-free concession stands either already installed or on the way, according to company and team reports. Amazon saw two different stadiums either announce or expand locations of stands using the company’s Just Walk Out technology, including Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena and Seattle’s Lumen Field. […]
Fiserv Forum opens Amazon ‘Just Walk Out’ store
Fiserv Forum, home of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks, said fans at tonight’s home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers will be able to purchase drinks and snacks in a checkout-free fashion, thanks to a new concessions stand using Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology. Called The Market by Michelob Ultra, the store is Amazon’s 24th Just Walk […]
Survey says: Adding more wireless a priority for venues
What tops the list of planned investments for stadiums the next year? According to the results of our 2022 Stadium Connectivity Survey, a majority of venues will be investing in more wireless connectivity, for both fan-facing services as well as back-of-house operations. In a partnership with sponsor Verizon, in August and September of this year […]