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Security upgrade for MCG ahead of AFL opener
The MCG has undergone a major security upgrade ahead of the AFL season, with footy fans required to walk through AI-powered scanners when entering the stadium.
Full StorySydney Olympic Park to use AI technology to deal with big crowds
With in excess of 80,000 fans to descend on Accor Stadium for each night of Taylor Swift’s concerts, new AI technology will be used to help crowds move smoothly for the large event.
Full StoryAdelaide Oval unveils multi-million-dollar LED tower lighting upgrade
The Adelaide Oval has unveiled a new $5 million LED upgrade of its light towers, now equipped with both immaculate white sports lighting and full colour ‘light show’ capabilities.
Full StoryAAMI Park unveils new curved videoboards
AAMI Park has unveiled two new curved video screens as its $25m upgrade nears completion ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Full StoryScreen upgrade for McDonald Jones Stadium
McDonald Jones Stadium will soon be home to two new LED video screens as part of a major upgrade of the Newcastle venue’s field screen technology.
Full StoryMarvel Stadium to introduce Just Walk Out technology
The AFL has announced Marvel Stadium will become the first venue in the Southern Hemisphere to introduce Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology for checkout-free purchases.
Full StoryNew WACA lights add colour to Perth’s skyline
The WACA Ground has unveiled its upgraded light towers, featuring coloured LED lighting, making them the most sophisticated lighting package at any Australian stadium.
Full StoryVideo screen upgrade for Cbus Stadium
Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast has unveiled the first of its two new big screens, which are almost three times the size of the original.
Full StoryAccor Stadium lights up for State of Origin
The sold-out crowd attending the State of Origin series opener at Accor Stadium on Wednesday night will experience new field lighting that’s set to transform the fan experience at the venue.
Full StoryAR wayfinding app to help fans navigate Marvel Stadium
Footy fans will be able to tap into a unique game-day experience at Marvel Stadium from next year, with a consortium of technology leaders teaming up to develop an augmented reality-based wayfinding app.
Full StoryWACA light towers to be upgraded with colour LED lighting
The iconic light towers at the WACA Ground will be upgraded with new coloured LED lights, as part of the venue’s ongoing improvement project.
Full StoryAccor Stadium’s super video screen officially unveiled
Measuring more than 120 metres in length, Accor Stadium’s new video screen was today officially unveiled ahead of Saturday’s AFL Sydney Derby.
Full StoryNew LED lighting makes Suncorp Stadium shine
Suncorp Stadium’s has received a major LED lighting system upgrade to further enhance the rectangular stadium.
Full StorySydney Football Stadium technology part of NEC deal with Venues NSW
NEC Australia has secured a 10-year partnership with Venues NSW which includes a raft of digital innovations at the new Sydney Football Stadium.
Full StoryMassive new 'Great Southern Screen' to be installed at Stadium Australia
Stadium Australia is set to receive a giant new video screen at its southern end ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Full StoryRevolutionary LED lighting to illuminate Super Bowl LV Stadium
The eyes of the sporting world will be on Raymond James Stadium as it hosts Super Bowl LV, and its LED lighting by Sportsbeams will showcase the new benchmark in stadium lighting.
Full Story5G boosts connectivity speed at Optus Stadium
Perth’s Optus Stadium has become the first sporting venue in Western Australia to be 5G enabled, giving fans ultra-fast internet at sports and entertainment events.
Full StorySolar panels to help power sustainability at the MCG
The MCG is set to become even more sustainable this summer with the installation 220 solar panels at the iconic Melbourne venue.
Full StoryGlobal developments hint at how 5G could transform stadiums
There is nothing quite like taking a seat in an iconic stadium like the MCG, but life for sports fans extends far beyond watching their team.
Full StoryMCG’s new PA system wins industry award
The MCG’s new public announcement (PA) and Emergency Warning and Intercommunication System (EWIS) has received global recognition, taking out the prize for Venue Project of the Year at the 2020 AV Technology Awards.
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