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American Tower Panel featuring:
Target Field,
JMA Wireless,
and Matsing
DAS
Sports & Entertainment
Thought Leadership - Target Field
Revolutionizing Stadium Connectivity: The 5G Transformation at Target Field
What does it take to deliver a seamless connected experience for nearly 40,000 fans, while preserving the iconic look and feel of a Major League ballpark?
This panel discusses revolutionizing Target Field through a 5G transformation. They explore how cutting-edge technology impacts venue experiences, from digital ticketing to advanced network systems. Discover how these innovations enhance the sports and entertainment environment, making it more immersive for fans and efficient for operations.
Target Field is a big ecosystem where inside-out ordering, digital ticketing, point of sale, and network infrastructure are all tied together. It's not just one technology. It's an amalgamation of so many different things that make the experience happen.
John Evenson
CTO, Minnesota Twins
Target Field’s 5G and venue network strategy is built around three core requirements: uplink capacity, longevity of the DAS and infrastructure, and adaptability to new spectrum, technologies, and use cases over time.
Technology partners for stadiums are selected based on durability, backwards compatibility, and the ability to upgrade in place (e.g., adding new bands like C‑band onto 9–13‑year‑old systems) rather than rip‑and‑replace cycles, aligning with sustainability and LEED/“greenest ballpark” goals.
Modern venues like Target Field are evolving into dense, data‑driven ecosystems where digital ticketing, AI-based entry, mobile payments, advanced antennas, and edge computing work together to support fans, leagues, concerts, and broadcast innovations inside and beyond the stadium walls.
Learn how innovation is powering the next generation of connected venues.
When the game changes, our DAS doesn’t have to.
Delivering seamless mobility without the lock-in, while making in-building coverage more flexible, sustainable and economical for greater lifetime value.
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