According to an article on CNN.com earlier this month, professional sports teams' arenas are doing everything they can to lure people out of the comfort of their family rooms, and back into the ball parks. Nearly a dozen Major League Baseball teams have made significant technological upgrades prior to their opening days in hopes that the new technologies will have fans coming back for more.
Some of the standout updates were the ballpark-wide free Wi-Fi that the Chicago White Sox introduced, some 1080i displays from teams like the Astros, Brewers and Twins, and a 10-year, $285 million construction project that began with installing three new scoreboards in Fenway Park. The Phillies also installed a super impressive new scoreboard whose capabilities surpass a standard 1080i video board.
All of these upgrades, and the many others that were completed prior to the 2011 season will allow baseball fans to have an upgraded and super high tech experience the next time they buy tickets to go see one of their favorite teams play. Changes like these are sure to have sports fans more excited to check out their stadiums, especially when they are equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, as this enables them to keep up with stats, social media, etc. right from their seats!
As we all know, technology is constantly changing, and sports teams/arenas are not immune to the saying "Keeping up with the Jones'." These most recent changes will be the first among years of upgrades and implementations. It is our hope that these things will keep fans coming back, and allow our sports teams to stay current in our high speed world.
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