CASE STUDY
Cisco is implementing a state-of-the-art , fully converged network across CITYPARK ’ s 31-acre stadium district that also includes the club ’ s stadium , training center , team headquarters and two-story team store .
CITYPARK will leverage Wi-Fi 6 , Cisco ’ s next generation wireless standard , to deliver faster speeds for immersive experiences , more bandwidth ( four times greater capacity than the previous Wi-Fi standard ) and higher reliability – all while being less taxing on a device ’ s battery .
CITYPARK is one of only a handful of MLS-specific stadiums to deploy Cisco ’ s Wi-Fi 6 technology , which 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 , respectively . 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 .
“ 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 ,” said Ken Martin , Managing Director , Global Sales – Sports , Media and Entertainment , Cisco .
“ 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 .”
“ 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 ,” said Matt Sebek , St . Louis CITY SC ’ s Chief Experience Officer .
The announcement builds upon Cisco ’ s extensive involvement across global football , leveraging its industry-leading solutions and expertise to connect some of the most beloved and prestigious clubs around the world , including Manchester City , Real Madrid and many more . p
“ 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 , realtime app engagement and so much more .”
In addition , Cisco will also deploy its industry-leading cybersecurity solutions throughout the CITYPARK district , providing the visibility and resiliency needed to ensure that the club and its fans are always connected and protected .
Cisco is relied upon to secure the largest sports and entertainment events in the world , including Super Bowl LVII in Arizona and the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris .
Additionally , Cisco ’ s IPTV technology , a dynamic endto-end signage solution that combines high-definition
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 .
www . intelligentcio . com INTELLIGENTCIO NORTH AMERICA 63