Cisco has joined Major League Soccer side St. Louis City SC as the club’s Technology Partner.
In representation of their shared vision, the goal is to create one of the most connected and fan-centric environments in the MLS, using CITYPARK as a brand new 31-acre stadium district.
Cisco is the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. They are no strangers to global football either, having worked with the likes of Manchester City and Real Madrid from the Premier League and LaLiga respectively, among other clients all over the world.
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From a stadium perspective, CITYPARK will see the benefits of Cisco arise from networking, security, Wi-Fi and digital signage to give home and visiting fans alike one of the most innovative matchday experiences across all sport.
A state-of-the-art network, leveraging Wi-Fi 6, will be widely used across CITYPARK’s main stadium, training centre, team headquarters and two-story team store.
Wi-Fi 6 is Cisco’s next generation standard for connection quality, with the advantages being faster speeds, more bandwidth (four times greater capacity than traditional Wi-Fi), higher reliability and less taxing on a device’s battery. With this technology, no user will ever have to put up with dodgy download or upload speeds.
CITYPARK is one of only a few MLS-specific stadiums to deploy Cisco’s Wi-Fi 6 technology. It has been delivering record-setting results in leading venues around the world, including SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona – sites of Super Bowl LVI and LVII – the pinnacle of National Football League (NFL). They have also worked closely in the lead up to the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.
“As a next-generation venue with frictionless markets and mobile-first technologies at the forefront of CITYPARK’s engagement, an innovative fan experience is reliant on a robust and secure connectivity,” St. Louis City SC Chief Experience Officer Matt Sebek said via press release.
“Every piece of data flows through Cisco’s converged technology, allowing us to streamline IT operations and provide heightened experiences through elevated video distribution, point-of-sale devices, digital signage, real-time app engagement and so much more.”
In addition, Cisco will initiate leading cybersecurity solutions throughout the CITYPARK district, adding in the extra layer of reassurance that all data is safe for fans.
Cisco is relied upon to secure the largest sports and entertainment events in the world, highlighted by their IPTV technology to be implemented at CITYPARK – a dynamic, end-to-end signage solution that combines high-definition video delivery with state-of-the art digital signage. The 4K deployment will power screens across the stadium district, all entirely customisable and centrally managed via one point of control.
“CITYPARK is designed to be a one-of-a-kind sporting campus, with a world-class infrastructure that will allow it to serve as a platform for innovation for years to come,” Cisco Managing Director of Global Sales – Sports, Media and Entertainment, Ken Martin, added via press release.
“By partnering with Cisco, City SC is making a clear commitment to providing its fans, visitors, coaches and players an unparalleled and seamless experience across the entire district.”
St. Louis City has recently begun their debut Major League Soccer season in fine form, with fans to experience the ‘new normal’ for what to expect on gameday.
