Axess Solutions Support Two Million Fans At World Cup Matches
Over six weeks, from June 11 to July 19, the World Cup 2026 brought together millions of fans from around the globe, filling stadiums with unforgettable moments on and off the pitch.
Behind every matchday was the challenge of welcoming tens of thousands of spectators safely, efficiently and without disrupting the excitement of the event.
Axess supported this global tournament with its smart access control solutions at five host stadiums, where 33 matches were played.
Supporting five World Cup venues
Over recent years, five stadiums across the United States and Canada have been equipped with our access solutions as part of comprehensive stadium modernisation projects.
Throughout the tournament, these venues relied on Axess technology to deliver fast, secure, and efficient access for millions of fans attending one of the world’s largest sporting events.
– Gillette Stadium in Boston featured 148 AX500 Smart Gate NG units distributed across 16 entrance locations.
– Hard Rock Stadium in Miami relied on 134 AX500 Smart Gate NG units throughout the tournament, including the bronze medal match.
– Lumen Field in Seattle was equipped with 110 Axess SMART GATE 600 units and 12 Axess HANDHELD devices.
– Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia relied on 125 AX500 Smart Gate NG units together with 10 Axess HANDHELD devices.
– BC Place in Vancouver utilised 110 AX500 Smart Gate NG units and 10 Axess HANDHELD devices.
Every venue faced the same challenge: welcoming thousands of fans arriving in concentrated waves before kick-off while maintaining a secure, efficient and enjoyable entry experience.
Axess’ solutions enabled venues to manage high-capacity access operations with speed and reliability, allowing fans to move quickly through stadium entrances while helping staff maintain smooth matchday operations.
At Gillette Stadium, for example, the installed access system admitted nearly half of the stadium’s capacity during the 45 minutes before kick-off, reaching peak entry rates of 900 spectators per minute. This performance demonstrated the scalability and operational strength required to support events of this scale.
Team Axess: behind every match
Delivering seamless stadium access throughout the tournament required more than advanced technology—it required experienced people working together before, during and after every match.
Dedicated members of the Axess Stadia US team and Axess headquarters provided on-site support at the host venues, carrying out final system checks, monitoring operations and ensuring everything was ready for each event.
Behind the scenes, colleagues at Axess headquarters in Austria worked around the clock, providing remote support and technical expertise whenever needed. Together, the on-site and remote teams helped ensure uninterrupted operations and a seamless experience for millions of fans.
A trusted partner for major sporting events
The successful completion of the World Cup 2026 represents another milestone for Axess in delivering smart access solutions for world-class sports venues.
By supporting 33 World Cup matches across five stadiums, they once again demonstrated their ability to deliver reliable, high-performance technology that helps venue operators meet the highest standards of security, efficiency and fan experience.
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