Verizon and NFL kick off a 5G future for football
09 September 2021 - 10:00PM
Verizon and the NFL today announced a 10-year partnership that will
utilize 5G to support innovation and technology adoption throughout
the league. The partnership builds on the more than 10-year
relationship between the NFL and Verizon that paved the way for the
installation of Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband service in parts of 25
NFL stadiums. Over the next decade, Verizon and the NFL will
utilize 5G to unlock advancements that could have the ability to
impact management, scouting, training, health and safety and game
day operations.
“The NFL has embraced innovation for decades to bring fans
closer to the game, from instant replay technology to outfitting
players with microphones,” said Hans Vestberg, Chairman and CEO
Verizon. “Our longstanding relationship, and swift delivery of 5G
connectivity in 25 stadiums, has created new ways to bring fans
even closer to the action. As we embark on the next 10 years, our
work with the NFL will continue to enhance and transform not only
the fan experience, but also has the potential to improve player
training and overall venue operations.”
“For the past decade, Verizon has been one of our key technology
partners, helping with everything from digital distribution of NFL
content, engaging our fans at the NFL’s biggest events, enhancing
communications throughout the NFL ecosystem and upgrading
technology within stadiums across the League,” NFL Commissioner
Roger Goodell said. “As we look to the next decade with our trusted
partner, Verizon will help us capitalize on the promise of 5G
technology, paving the way for the future of the game and
delivering incredible experiences for millions of NFL fans.”
Together, Verizon and the NFL are transforming how people watch
sports at the stadium. In 2019 Verizon deployed 5G Ultra Wideband
in parts of 13 stadiums to coincide with the NFL regular season
Kickoff. Over the last two years, Verizon has expanded 5G Ultra
Wideband connectivity within those venues and surrounding areas,
and has partnered with the NFL on in-stadium fan experiences like
Verizon 5G Multi-View, which enables fans to view up to seven
simultaneous camera angles and AR overlays of the NFL’s Next Gen
Stats on select 5G-enabled phones. Verizon 5G Multi-View will
continue to be available during the 2021 season in select NFL Club
phone apps for fans in-stadium on gameday. Today, 5G Ultra Wideband
is live in select parts of 25 NFL stadiums and more than 60 sports
and entertainment venues across the country.
5G can unlock the incredible speeds, massive capacity and low
latency that is enabling true innovation within the industry. In
the future, 5G could support real-time analytics and visualizations
for coaches and players, giving them a whole new ability to learn
from the last play and prepare for the next one. 5G-enabled NFL
venues could be turned into digital arenas that can host
mobile-gaming events with real-time, on-site multiplayer
action.
Shaping venue operations
Stadiums require a high level of technology, utilizing business
solutions that can then be deployed to businesses of any industry.
5G coverage throughout venues gives operators the opportunity to
unlock solutions that impact fan experience, public safety, access
control, concessions, and crowd management. Verizon is working with
collaborator technology companies to bring to life brand new
experiences within stadiums and venues around the country. For
example, Verizon is currently collaborating to pair LIDAR
technology with Verizon 5G Edge to help venue owners gain real-time
information on crowd patterns, so they can make immediate decisions
to help improve the flow of people.
National partnership, local impact
Verizon’s investment in upgrading the network in and around the
25 stadiums with 5G connectivity represents hundreds of millions of
dollars in commitment to deliver fast reliable connectivity in NFL
home cities. Specific stadium upgrades in this season’s Kickoff and
Super Bowl cities include:
Tampa: Last year, Verizon invested over $80
million dollars for permanent network enhancements to its
award-winning network to support the Super Bowl at Raymond James
Stadium and around Tampa. The stadium and the surrounding areas
received substantial 5G enhancements, including 70 miles of high
speed fiber, an upgraded distributed antenna system (DAS), and 281
small cell antennas that will provide coverage at events in and
around the stadium as well as Downtown Tampa, Ybor City and the
Tampa Riverwalk. Los Angeles: SoFi Stadium, home
of Super Bowl LVI, is Verizon’s largest 5G stadium build to date.
The stadium and surrounding campus of Hollywood Park were built
with 5G Ultra Wideband at the core by partnering early in the
design process.
A decade of SuperFan celebrations
To celebrate Verizon’s 10-year partnership with the NFL, Verizon
is giving one lucky NFL SuperFan two tickets to the next 10 Super
Bowl games. During Kickoff weekend, fans can participate by
Tweeting their SuperFan experiences from seasons past - favorite
memories, photos from old games, creative face paint, or a quick
message about watching games with family, anything that proves
their fandom deserves the title of #Verizon5GSuperfan - for a
chance to win. No purchase necessary. 18+ Ends 9/14. For rules,
visit: vz.to/5Gsuperfancontest.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on
June 30, 2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of
technology, communications, information and entertainment products
and services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence
around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $128.3 billion in
2020. The company offers data, video and voice services and
solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms, delivering
on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity,
security and control.
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