Introduction
Stadiums are unique: tens of thousands of fans, all trying to stream, share, and connect simultaneously. Traditional Wi-Fi has always struggled under this load. Private 5G offers a way forward, enabling high-density fan connectivity alongside stadium operations.
In 2025, a Premier League stadium in the UK deployed private 5G to power fan engagement apps, mobile ticketing, AR experiences, and security video feeds. But first match-day trials exposed gaps: fans reporting slow app performance, security staff struggling with video latency, and patchy coverage in concourses.
The stadium turned to Nexibium’s CoverageIQ™ for validation.
Our Approach
Match-Day Testing
Walk testing during a live game with 60,000 fans.
Load Simulation
Stress-tested fan app and AR streaming with real devices
QoE Measurement
MOS scores for voice comms and video quality ratings.