IBM announced Thursday that the company was partnering with the Los Angeles Football Club for its first MLS soccer-specific stadium partnership. The expansion LAFC will utilize IBM’s platforms and technologies to deliver a connected fan experience at the new 22,000-seat Banc of California Stadium for the 2018 season.
IBM will design, procure, install and commission the converged technology infrastructure components, providing wireless coverage and an optimal digital experience for fans in the stadium.
“The explosive growth of an immersive fan experience has elevated people’s expectations when they attend any large venue event,” Peter Lorenzen,General Manager of Networking Services at IBM Global Technology Services, said in a statement.