Case Study: New England Patriots achieves stadium-wide high-density Wi‑Fi and unparalleled fan experience with Extreme Networks

Pervasive Wi-Fi throughout Gillette Stadium Delivers a Differentiated In-Game Experience for Patriots Fans

The New England Patriots sought to deliver a differentiated in‑game experience at Gillette Stadium by providing stadium‑wide, high‑density Wi‑Fi for roughly 70,000 fans, enabling real‑time video, exclusive stats and social sharing while reducing the management burden on a limited IT staff. After evaluating options, the Patriots selected Extreme Networks and its platform — including S‑Series and C‑Series switches, Extreme Networks identiFi Wi‑Fi access points, Mobile IAM and OneFabric Control Center — to meet those requirements.

Extreme Networks deployed an integrated wired and wireless solution (installed in just over a month) using identiFi access points with directional antennas, S‑ and C‑Series switching, Mobile IAM for BYOD and OneFabric Control Center for centralized management. The result: reliable, free high‑density Wi‑Fi for ~70,000 fans that supports simultaneous video and exclusive content, seat‑by‑seat visibility and granular control, reduced IT management effort and PCI compliance — delivering a markedly enhanced in‑stadium experience thanks to Extreme Networks.

New England Patriots

Jonathan Kraft

President of the Kraft group and the Patriots