Fifth Generation (5G)-Powered Smart Stadiums Market Report 2026

The fifth generation (5g)-powered smart stadiums market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $7.92 billion in 2025 to $10.32 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rollout of commercial 5g networks, expansion of large sports and entertainment venues, rising demand for enhanced spectator experiences, adoption of iot-based venue systems, increased investment in digital infrastructure.

The fifth generation (5g)-powered smart stadiums market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $29.53 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in fully connected stadium ecosystems, rising adoption of edge computing solutions, expansion of immersive live event experiences, growing demand for smart security systems, increasing focus on data-driven venue optimization. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing deployment of 5g-enabled fan engagement platforms, rising integration of real-time analytics systems, growing adoption of immersive ar and vr experiences, expansion of smart crowd management solutions, enhanced focus on connected venue operations.

The growing digitalization of sports is expected to drive the expansion of the fifth generation (5G)-powered smart stadiums market. Digitalization in sports involves integrating digital technologies across the industry to improve performance, fan engagement, operations, and revenue generation. This trend is accelerating due to technological advancements that enable real-time data analytics, virtual fan interactions, and enhanced viewing experiences on digital platforms. 5G-powered smart stadiums support this digital shift by providing high-speed, low-latency connectivity, facilitating real-time data sharing and interactive fan engagement. They also improve stadium operations and spectator experiences through smart applications and seamless network access. For example, in July 2025, Affinity Solutions Inc., a US-based technology company, projected that digital live sports viewership would increase by 21% between 2024 and 2027, reaching 127.4 million viewers. Thus, the increasing digitalization of sports is fueling growth in the 5G-powered smart stadiums market.

Key players in the 5G-powered smart stadiums market are investing in advanced connectivity technologies, such as outdoor Wi-Fi 6E and private 5G networks, to enhance fan experiences, operational efficiency, and reliable connectivity. Outdoor Wi-Fi 6E and private 5G networks provide ultra-fast, low-latency wireless access throughout large venues, supporting real-time data exchange, augmented reality (AR) applications, and smart stadium features. For instance, in April 2025, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), a US-based IT company, deployed an outdoor Wi-Fi 6E network at Notre Dame Stadium and piloted private 5G connectivity in collaboration with HPE Aruba Networking. This setup delivers high-bandwidth, low-latency wireless access to fans, enriching their mobile experience, while private 5G supports operational needs such as security, logistics, and IoT-based stadium management. This initiative aims to provide reliable connectivity throughout the venue, enhancing both fan engagement and stadium operations.

In June 2024, BT Group plc, a UK-based telecommunications firm, partnered with Canonical Ltd. to bring 5G connectivity to stadiums across the UK. This collaboration focuses on deploying advanced 5G solutions using open-source and virtualized networks to ensure high-capacity, reliable coverage that boosts fan experiences through faster and more seamless digital interactions. Canonical Ltd., a UK-based software company, specializes in the development and deployment of 5G-powered smart stadium technologies.

Major companies operating in the fifth generation (5g)-powered smart stadiums market are Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Inc., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Cisco Systems Inc., Orange S.A., Vodafone Group Plc, Telefónica S.A., Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Nokia Corporation, ZTE Corporation, BT Group plc, Corning Incorporated, CommScope Holding Company Inc., Ruckus Networks Inc., Boingo Wireless Inc., John Mezzalingua Associates LLC, Rakuten Mobile Inc., AiFi Inc.

North America was the largest region in the fifth generation (5G)-powered smart stadiums market in 2025. The regions covered in the fifth generation (5g)-powered smart stadiums market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the fifth generation (5g)-powered smart stadiums market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The fifth generation (5G)-powered smart stadiums market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as ultra-fast Wi-Fi and connectivity, real-time streaming and replays, smart ticketing and entry, personalized fan engagement, and mobile ordering and contactless payments. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The 5G-powered smart stadiums market also consists of sales of interactive fan engagement platforms, smart digital signage, routers and access points, biometric scanners, and crowd monitoring sensors. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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