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Stadium security systems

Help keep spectators, staff and performers safe with stadium security systems that are designed to protect what matters most.

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Solving stadium security challenges

Keeping crowds of people safe without compromising guest experience can be hard to achieve. Our stadium safety systems help you create a secure environment while maintaining a seamless flow.

Leverage smart stadium technology

Choosing a smart stadium security solution helps you achieve faster response times and increase situational awareness.

  • Find what you’re looking for faster

    Powerful search capabilities and high imaging quality allow you to find a person or vehicle of interest quickly in a crowd.

  • Prevent weapons from entering

    Detect a wide range of concealed weapons and threats with a solution that allows guests to walk through in groups with their bags with no stopping required.

  • Detect banned individuals

    AI-powered facial recognition technology accelerates search and response times by quickly identifying banned individuals at your perimeter.

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Make your job easier

Make the most of your resources with a sport and concert venue security system that offers technology to keep your day-to-day operations more efficient.

  • Maximize your resources

    Video analytics bring the most important information to your attention for review so you can determine where your team is needed the most.

  • Leverage stadium security cameras

    Different areas require different kinds of stadium surveillance cameras, and our solutions cover all areas, from seating to concourses to parking lots.

  • Manage bandwidth efficiently

    High Definition Stream Management™ maximizes image detail while minimizing bandwidth, freeing you from latency issues so you don’t miss a thing.

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Improve security and guest experience

Perimeter protection can help you manage traffic, loitering and perimeter breaches with ease.

  • Detect loitering

    AI-powered video analytics complement any arena security system, alerting you of loitering so that you can review video and quickly initiate a response.

  • Manage parking lot traffic

    Next-Generation Video Analytics differentiates between a car, truck, bus, motorcycle and bicycle so you can keep traffic flowing to improve guest experience.

  • Identify perimeter breaches

    Detect breaches in your perimeter with video analytics designed to improve sports venue security by alerting you to potential threats in real time.

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Our customer stories

Hear from sports and entertainment venue security directors about how Avigilon’s smart stadium security technology helps them keep spectators safe while maintaining a positive customer experience.

Keeping Vodafone Park safe

“We made a smart stadium concept successful — other clubs now want to reach this level of security and technology in their stadiums.”

- Mehtap Karataş, Sponsorships Marketing Officer at Beşiktaş J.K.
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Protecting UT fans and athletes

“We’re committed to keeping our campus as safe as possible, and the Avigilon solution is an important part of our day-to-day security procedures and emergency management plan.”

- Brian Browning, Director of Administrative and Support Services at the University of Tennessee
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A winning security solution

“Our Avigilon solution brings the most important information to our attention so we can sift through large volumes of video quickly to find what we’re looking for and respond faster.”

- Mr. Winarto, president director of GBK Sports Complex
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The fast track for security

“Our Avigilon solution helps identify potential problems and brings that information to our attention, helping our security team to be proactive rather than reactive.”

- James Reid, Executive General Manager of Flemington Operations
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Round-the-clock security

“Our system gives us the peace of mind that we’re doing all we can to ensure the safety of our horses, staff, visitors and premises at all times.”

- Cian O’Connor, Olympic Medallist and Trainer at Karlswood
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Products for stadium security systems

Explore our range of safety and security technology for stadiums and arenas, designed to help you create a safer environment.

Security cameras

Help protect your facility with a wide range of flexible, AI-powered stadium cameras.

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Access control

Help secure access to restricted areas with powerful desktop and mobile access control for arenas and sports grounds.

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AI video analytics

Quickly identify incidents, optimize operations and spot suspicious behavior using AI-powered video analytics.

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Alta Protect

Intelligent site protection

Detect intruders and enable a rapid response with an advanced perimeter protection system for stadiums.

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Video management systems

Smart video management solutions for stadium security provide real-time alerts, enabling you to detect and respond to threats.

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Weapons detection

Bolster physical security for stadiums and venues by proactively detecting threats with intelligent weapons screening.

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Avigilon stadium security technology

Discover the best technology to complete your stadium or arena safety systems.

Why choose Avigilon

Our stadium access control solutions work seamlessly with sport and concert venue and arena security cameras to help you ensure guest safety while more easily managing operations.

  • Complete security ecosystem

    We bring together voice, data, video and analytics in an integrated security ecosystem to share intelligence across your site, so your team can work more efficiently to improve sport and concert venue security.

  • On-premise integrated solutions

    The integration of our stadium security cameras and stadium access system allows you to view live video alongside access events to verify a person’s identity.

  • Appearance Search technology

    Take immediate action during incidents with AI-powered technology that allows you to quickly search through large volumes of video to find a specific person or vehicle.

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Download the physical security guide

Stadium surveillance systems require thorough planning to protect staff and spectators while restricted areas remain secure. Learn about common threats and the most effective tools and methods to help protect your venue.

Stadium and venue security FAQs

To buy Avigilon’s stadium security solutions, please contact our product experts. They will provide a free, no-obligation quote based on your security needs.
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The cost of Avigilon’s stadium security technology depends on several factors, including the solution type and the size of deployment. Please contact our team for a free, no-obligation quote based on your security needs.
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For large venue deployments, Avigilon offers comprehensive stadium and venue security systems. From AI-powered camera solutions to scalable access control, Avigilon’s solutions are designed to manage large crowds and perimeters while delivering intelligent insights.
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Stadium security systems are comprehensive solutions that help to prevent threats, initiate incident responses, manage crowds and gather evidence for investigations.

Large venue and sports stadium security is important for protecting vast numbers of people from potential threats, ranging from overcrowding to violence.

By managing crowds, quickly responding to threats, controlling access and mitigating risks, stadiums and venues can help protect people and assets.

Key components of a stadium security system are stadium cameras, robust access control, AI video analytics, intrusion detection and weapons screening technology.

Modern stadium security cameras feature AI-powered video analytics that enable operators to be alerted to potential threats in real time.

Furthermore, capabilities such as ultra-high resolution and low-light visibility enable security teams to observe activity across a vast space, even in the dark, maintaining safety.

Access control plays two key roles in managing stadium entry points. It is the first line of defense from external threats, helping to keep unauthorized individuals out of restricted spaces.

Stadium access control also supports crowd management by using entry points to control the flow of people into venues and arenas.

AI and analytics improve stadium security by automatically detecting potential threats, identifying individuals and providing real-time alerts of hazards, crowd density and more.

The top features stadiums should look for when choosing a security system are AI analytics, integration capabilities, robust data and cybersecurity measures and high scalability.

Venues can ensure their security system covers large crowds and open areas by installing AI-powered, high-resolution security cameras, ideally ones that provide up to 360-degree visibility and long-range zoom capabilities.

This enables operators to observe crowds from afar, enhance their visibility over large areas with minimal blind spots and detect potential threats and hazards.

When upgrading older security technology, stadiums should consider conducting a risk assessment to identify areas of safety and security that require improvement.

Depending on the security gaps and vulnerabilities identified, stadiums and venues should consider implementing AI-powered cameras, flexible access control systems, weapons detection and other measures to bolster safety.

Have questions? We can help

Our video security experts can help you implement the right security system for your business.