Super Bowl LIX is leveraging groundbreaking technology to enhance the game, from AI-powered analytics to next-gen connectivity and security advancements.
📡 Advanced Broadcast Technology
Fox is introducing a state-of-the-art broadcast setup for this year’s Super Bowl, utilizing 149 cameras, including 24 robotic cameras, 10 Cosm panamorphic cameras, and seven augmented reality cameras. A standout feature is the new Super Slow-Mo 4K SkyCam, providing never-before-seen aerial perspectives.
📶 Enhanced Connectivity
To ensure seamless connectivity, Verizon has upgraded its 5G infrastructure across key locations, including Caesars Superdome, Bourbon Street, and Louis Armstrong Airport. Over 200 new small cells and hidden antennas have been deployed, along with 509 Ultra-Wideband and 155 C-Band radios inside the stadium, delivering unparalleled speeds and reliability.
🏟️ Fan Experience Upgrades
The Caesars Superdome has undergone a $560 million transformation, improving connectivity, accessibility, and fan comfort. These upgrades include new vertical transportation systems and enhanced accommodations for guests with sensory sensitivities.
🚁 Drone Restrictions
The FAA has designated the Super Bowl venue and surrounding areas as a no-fly zone for drones. Unauthorized drone activity could lead to fines up to $75,000 and potential legal consequences.
🛡️ Wearable Safety Tech
Many players, including Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill, are leveraging the Q-Collar to reduce brain movement during impacts, a key innovation in concussion prevention.
🏈 High-Tech Helmets
With a focus on player safety, the NFL has introduced 12 new helmet models, including eight position-specific designs that enhance protection based on player roles.
🎥 AI-Powered Tracking
Sony’s Hawk-Eye optical tracking system, utilizing AI and ultra-HD cameras, is being used to capture real-time player movements and assist with in-game officiating decisions. This technology is also influencing the future of ball-spotting accuracy in the NFL. Learn more about AI-powered ball-spotting advancements here.
With these innovations, Super Bowl LIX is set to be one of the most technologically advanced sporting events in history.
