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Stadium security cameras

Keep your arenas and stadiums safe and secure with Pelco cameras.

Trusted by 100,000+ organizations across the globe

Physical security for stadiums and arenas

Discover how our stadium security cameras can help spectators, staff and performers stay safe and are designed to assist in managing crowd control.

24/7 and 360-degree coverage

Have clear visibility and faster situational awareness across every zone from entry gates and seating bowls to concourses and parking areas.

  • Observe all activity

    See what’s happening even in a crowd with 360-degree views at 60 fps.

  • Prevent unauthorized entry

    Real-time alerts when individuals enter unauthorized zones.

  • Analyze license plates

    LPR alerts are instantaneous in the event of critical activity.

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AI-powered analytics through Calipsa

Have leading insights from your arena, our AI analytics perform false alarm filtering and navigate captured behavior and events.

  • Quick targeted searches

    Custom searches to help find persons or items of interest quickly.

  • Accurate footage summary

    Quickly review events, identify patterns and potential risks with trigger alarms for video footage.

  • Detailed forensic reporting

    Quickly download forensic reports, add notes or highlights and share them easily.

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Integrates with your existing software

Pelco’s stadium cameras help security safeguard staff, guests, athletes and performers while integrating seamlessly with any existing security systems.

  • Convenient management

    Our platform enables stadium security and networks to be connected in one single place, providing complete visibility.

  • Rugged and adaptable hardware

    Rated IK10 vandal-resistant to withstand the most demanding operational environments.

  • Meets regulatory compliance

    All Pelco devices from cameras to sensors, are 100% NDAA-compliant.

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Discover Pelco’s stadium security systems

See all of the different options to keep your stadiums, arena and venues safe year-round.

Spectra Enhanced 8 Series PTZ

Provides long-range zoom and precision movement necessary to observe seating areas and beyond.

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Silent Sentinel Aeron

Offers compact, long-range thermal and optical observation for perimeter fence lines, access roads and distant parking.

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Sarix Professional 4 Bullet

Provides premium image quality and smart analytics for gate security and clear back-of-house identification.

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Sarix Multi Enhanced

Offer broad and continuous 180°/360° coverage for ticketing halls and main entrances, eliminating blind spots with fewer devices.

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Sarix Enhanced 4 Series Bullet

Ideal for concourses and VIP areas, utilizing built-in AI analytics to detect unusual activity or loitering.

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Halo Smart Sensor

Made for privacy-sensitive areas like restrooms and locker rooms, and provides alerts for aggressive behavior and loud noises.

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Our customer stories

T‑Mobile Arena

To provide a best-in-class entertainment experience, T‑Mobile Arena invested in Pelco’s surveillance systems for uncompromised safety and security.

- Improving safety and security for world-class commercial facilities
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Lewiston-Porter Central School District

“The cameras have been a big help when researching problems. It’s added more to my job, but it also helped me do my job better.”

- Paul Feathers Jr., Director of Facilities
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Fresno Yosemite Int. Airport

“We are constantly examining the solutions we have. Our systems are a work in progress and we’re glad to have a partner in Pelco that will help us be successful.”

- Joe Maskovich, Chief of Public Safety for Fresno Airports
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Why choose Pelco

For over 65 years, Pelco has been a trusted provider of advanced security products, with 100,000+ organizations supported around the world in over 20+ different industries.

Trusted security for over 65 years

Pelco safeguards stadiums with features like 360-degree views, 60 fps recording, 4K video, integrated IR illumination and real-time threat alerts.

  • Bird’s-eye view and detailed images to help protect guests and staff.
  • Integrates into any third-party security technology that already exists on site.
  • Built-in analytics helps you monitor and log situations in greater detail.
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Get your complete guide to video security

Learn how to improve visibility for your organization with our comprehensive guide to video security. Explore camera types, compliance, storage, scalability and more with our free guide.

Com­pli­ance and certifications

Create a smarter and safer world with Pelco’s wide range of cameras and accessories working together to meet global security standards.

Cybersecurity

Experience a trusted and cyber secure platform - TLS 1.2, RMF, FIPS 140-2.

NDAA Compliant

NDAA Section 889 compliant cameras.

ONVIF-conformant

Pelco products are ONVIF Profile S, G, T and M conformant.

GSA Approved

Trade Agreement Act or Country of Origin US - Pelco GSA

FAQs

To purchase Pelco’s stadium-ready security technology, including cameras, sensors and integrations, you can contact our sales team. Our sales team will assess your stadium size, risk profile and integration needs to suggest technology fit for your needs.
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Pelco products vary widely in price depending on camera type, resolutions, analytics and robustness. Final pricing is provided via a quote from our sales team after an assessment of your specific venue.
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Stadium security systems are comprehensive technologies and processes designed to monitor, detect and respond to threats at large venues.

Physical security is crucial because stadiums host large crowds in confined spaces, where incidents like medical emergencies and crowd surges to violence or contraband can escalate quickly. Effective venue security systems:

  • Prevent injuries, loss of life, vandalism or theft
  • Support a positive fan experience
  • Help law enforcement investigate and respond to incidents
  • Protect athletes, staff and the reputation of the venue

Modern stadium security solutions can include:

  • High-definition IP cameras with analytics
  • Access control systems and e‑ticketing
  • Metal detectors, X‑ray scanners and screening technology
  • Facial recognition and biometric access
  • Crowd density and behavior monitoring tools
  • Perimeter intrusion and drone detection systems

Key security camera types used in stadium security include:

  • PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom), which covers wide areas and tracks movement
  • Dome cameras, which are vandal-resistant and good for concourses
  • Panoramic or 360 cameras, which have a broad field of coverage
  • License plate recognition (LPR) cameras, which monitor parking entries and exits
  • Thermal and low-light cameras, which work for night or adverse conditions

Each of these cameras serves in different areas like entry gates, seating bowls, parking, sales kiosks and perimeters.

When planning stadium security systems, consider:

  • Threat assessment: Risk profile for crowds, event type and location
  • Coverage planning: Where cameras and sensors are placed
  • Integration with existing systems: VMS, access control and emergency alerting
  • Scalability: Ability to expand for bigger events
  • Compliance and privacy considerations: Local laws
  • Staff training and response plans

Venue AI security can help increase safety by:

  • Analyzing video in real time to detect unusual behavior (crowd surges, loitering and fights)
  • Automating alerts for faster operator response
  • Facial or object recognition for known threats or banned individuals
  • Crowd and traffic flow analytics to optimize movement and prevent bottlenecks
  • Reducing false positives compared with manual monitoring

Perimeter security protects the outer boundary of a venue before a threat reaches inside. This includes:

  • Long-range security cameras for early detection
  • Thermal imaging to see in low visibility
  • Fence sensors or intrusion detectors
  • Drone and aerial threat detection systems
  • Automatic alerts on breaches

Have questions? We can help

Our video security experts can help you implement the right security system for your business.