Fans expect more than just the thrill of the game—they want a connected, high-tech experience from the moment they step into the stadium. Delivering immersive, high-quality content across every screen is now essential to keeping them engaged, entertained, and coming back for more.
Elevating the In-Stadium Fan Experience with IP Fabric Innovation
From jumbotron replays to interactive mobile content and real-time AR overlays, media innovation is becoming central to how fans engage with live events. But behind the scenes, delivering these moments smoothly and reliably takes a powerful, agile network backbone.
That’s where IP Fabric for Media comes in. This cutting-edge approach to media delivery empowers stadiums to provide ultra-low latency, synchronized video and audio streams across all platforms—whether it’s a giant LED board, a luxury suite monitor, or a fan’s smartphone.
Designed for Speed, Scale, and the Future
Stadiums were once built for foot traffic and concessions. Now they must also support terabytes of digital media and fan data in real time. Unlike legacy SDI-based networks, IP Fabric meets this challenge head-on by adhering to the SMPTE 2110 standard, enabling broadcasters and venue teams to handle live, uncompressed media flows with efficiency and precision.
“It’s not just about delivering content faster; it’s about enabling new ways for fans to connect with the action—on every screen, at every moment.”
Key Benefits for Fan Experience and Marketing Teams
Ultra-Low Latency, High-Quality Streams
Deliver flawless video and audio with minimal delay—whether it’s for in-stadium screens, mobile apps, virtual reality feeds, or other modern digital platforms.
SMPTE 2110 Compliance
Meet industry standards for IP-based media transport, ensuring future-proof integration with leading broadcast and entertainment systems for seamless, scalable, and efficient media workflows.
Seamless Live Broadcast & In-Venue Entertainment
Avoid glitches, sync issues, or blackouts during live play. IP Fabric guarantees a consistent, premium media experience throughout the venue.
Ready for Emerging Tech Like AR/VR
As fans crave immersive and personalized experiences, IP Fabric lays the groundwork for technologies that bring them closer to the game than ever before.
Why This Matters to CMOs and Experience Teams
Fan loyalty isn’t just built on wins—it’s built on moments. From the instant fans enter the stadium to the replays they share on social, every interaction is a branding opportunity. With IP Fabric, your venue becomes a digital platform that can adapt to trends, capture attention, and deepen fan connection—without compromise.
This is more than a tech upgrade. It’s an experience upgrade—and a strategic advantage in a crowded entertainment market.
Why Partner with Acadia for IP Fabric?
Acadia Technology Group helps stadiums and entertainment venues evolve with purpose. As a Cisco Partner with deep expertise in IP Fabric for Media, we provide the architecture, planning, and implementation support needed to deliver fan experiences that are as unforgettable as the game itself.
We’ve done it at scale—including at Gillette Stadium, where we helped overhaul media infrastructure, upgrade IPTV, and prepare the venue for next-gen fan engagement technologies. Our proven, hands-on approach ensures performance today and scalability for tomorrow.