Case Study: Los Angeles Football Club achieves flawless, high‑capacity stadium Wi‑Fi and superior fan connectivity with RUCKUS Networks

Ruckus Wi-Fi Delights Fans and Distinguishes New Stadium

Los Angeles Football Club’s new Banc of California Stadium set out to deliver a world-class, mobile-first fan experience in a soccer-specific venue where fans expect constant connectivity. LAFC faced the challenge of supporting high-density, bandwidth-intensive use (streaming, social media, mobile payments) while keeping management demands low and leaving room to add future applications like AR/VR.

Ruckus-designed Wi‑Fi—about 500 indoor/outdoor access points managed by SmartZone controllers—was deployed as the stadium’s foundation. The network delivered flawless, high-capacity performance during games and a 5,000-person on-field concert without adding APs, maintaining under 15% capacity even with thousands of active users. The result: reliable, “set-and-forget” operations for a small IT team, strong fan satisfaction, and a future-proof platform for new experiences.

Los Angeles Football Club

Christian Lau

VP of Information Technology