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SKIDATA

Fan Experience & HospitalityOperations & TicketingSafety & Security
Visitor management solutionsSpeciality

SKIDATA is a global leader in access and visitor management solutions, helping stadiums and arenas provide fast, secure and seamless entry experiences for spectators, staff, media and VIP guests.

Combining intelligent access control hardware with digital solutions for e-ticketing, NFC, accreditation, pre-event checks, parking and visitor management, SKIDATA enables venues to manage the complete arrival and access journey within one integrated ecosystem.

With decades of experience in the sports and entertainment industry and a global presence, SKIDATA helps venues improve operational efficiency, strengthen security, integrate with existing ticketing and digital platforms, and create a more convenient matchday experience.

Our expertise

SKIDATA helps stadiums and arenas manage one of the most critical moments in the visitor journey: getting thousands of people into the venue quickly, securely and conveniently.

Its integrated access ecosystem connects digital tickets, access rights, accreditation, hardware and operational monitoring, allowing venues to manage different visitor groups and access zones from one environment.

Open interfaces enable SKIDATA solutions to integrate with ticketing providers, club applications and other venue systems, while technologies such as NFC, mobile tickets and biometrics support increasingly frictionless and secure entry experiences.

For ESSMA members, SKIDATA combines decades of international stadium experience with future-ready technology and operational expertise, helping venues increase throughput, strengthen security, gain better visitor insights and continuously improve the matchday experience.

Products & services

  • Stadium Access Control: Integrated hardware and software solutions for fast, secure and high-capacity spectator access at stadiums and arenas.
  • Digital & Mobile Ticket Validation: Flexible validation of digital and physical ticket media, including mobile tickets, QR codes, barcodes, RFID and other credentials.
  • NFC eTicketing: Contactless stadium access using NFC-enabled mobile devices and digital wallets, creating faster and more convenient entry experiences.
  • Accreditation Management: Digital management of access rights for staff, media, VIPs, contractors and other stakeholder groups across different stadium zones.
  • Pre-Event Check: Digital verification of ticket validity before spectators reach the main access points, helping venues identify issues earlier and improve entry flows.
  • Biometric & Two-Factor Authentication: Additional authentication technologies designed to strengthen access security and reduce ticket fraud.
  • Visitor Flow & Entry Monitoring: Operational tools providing stadium teams with greater visibility over ingress, access point utilisation and visitor flows.
  • Parking & Vehicle Access: Integrated parking and vehicle access solutions for spectators, VIPs, staff and other stadium users.
  • System Integration & APIs: Open interfaces allowing access control to connect with external ticketing systems, club apps, CRM platforms and other venue technologies.
  • Consulting, Implementation & Service: End-to-end support covering solution design, implementation, commissioning and ongoing service.

References

Allianz Arena - FC Bayern MunichEstádio da Luz - SL BenficaElland Road - Leeds United FCStadium of Light - Sunderland AFCJan Breydel Stadium - Club Brugge KVDe Grolsch Veste - FC TwenteSky Stadium - WellingtonNorth Queensland Stadium - TownsvilleStadium de Toulouse - Toulouse FCNoevir Stadium Kobe - Vissel Kobe