Venue Technology

SBJ's Tech Awards: Winners Span Data, Performance, Fan Access

SBJ's 2026 SBA: Tech awards named winners in AI, athlete performance, fan accessibility and venue operations, including Elevate's EPIC and OneCourt.

Sports venues are now being specced like IT projects

Facilities teams are planning for connectivity, drones and LED lighting while projects like a proposed $70M Louisiana complex show pipelines getting bigger

US Open’s million-plus crowd is turning event tech into data ops

USTA’s startup program and Deloitte’s US Open work point to the same shift: major events are buying and governing a data-operating model, not just event tech.

SBJ Tech: Timberwolves’ reported “$5M-plus” ticket-revenue gain puts tech ROI under the microscope

SBJ Tech reported that the Timberwolves posted a “$5M-plus” increase in ticket revenue, as EA Sports, Next League and venue technology teams look for clearer ti

$2.3 billion Rays stadium plan highlights how venues are starting to resemble utilities

Tampa's $2.3B Rays ballpark deal restructures an $80M piece into a 35-year revenue-sharing plan for city infrastructure, part of a wider look at how venues manage funding, automation, and sustainability.

Navigating the Evolution of Stadium Experiences with Zack Klima

Technology and consumer demand are forcing venues to completely reimagine what modern stadium experiences should deliver to fans

Why Reliable Communication Systems are Critical in Event Production

Without reliable intercom networks, event coordinators risk miscommunication that can derail even the most meticulously planned productions

Exploring Biometric Applications in Venues and Stadiums

Security leaders are reckoning with public skepticism as biometric technology reshapes how venues manage access and protect attendees