Major League Soccer (MLS) side St. Louis City SC is collaborating with Cisco, a worldwide leader in network connection and cybersecurity, bringing one of MLS’ most connected and fan-centric venues.
Cisco is the club’s Proud Technology Partner, utilising its solutions in networking, security, Wi-Fi, and digital signage to assist spectators have one of the most immersive match day experiences in sports.
Cisco is deploying a cutting-edge, completely integrated network throughout CITYPARK’s 31-acre stadium area, which includes the club’s stadium, training centre, team offices, and two-story team shop.
CITYPARK uses Wi-Fi 6, Cisco’s next generation wireless standard, to provide faster speeds for immersive experiences, greater bandwidth, and improved dependability while putting less strain on a device’s battery. CITYPARK is one of just a few MLS stadiums that use Cisco’s Wi-Fi 6 technology.
Matt Sebek, St. Louis CITY SC’s Chief Experience Officer, commented on what the technology will allow the club to achieve.
“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,” he stated via video.
“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.”
Cisco’s IPTV technology, a dynamic, end-to-end signage solution that combines high-definition video delivery with state-of-the art digital signage, will be implemented at CITYPARK. The 4K deployment will power screens across the stadium district, all entirely customizable and centrally managed via one point of control.
CITY SC and Cisco will work as part of the relationship to engage the local community and give meaningful, hands-on experiences to experience the power of technology first-hand.
