Thrilled to be back at Churchill Downs for Derby Week, supporting their 2025 season with Fortress technology.
Over x8 action-packed days, our team managed access operations for one of the most iconic sporting events in the world — culminating in the 151st Kentucky Derby. We’re proud to provide the infrastructure behind such a high-profile, complex event, which included:

• 200+ Primary scanning devices across 24 entrance and parking checkpoints
• 230+ Secondary devices handling staff credentials, guest tickets, RFID wristbands, and member cards
• A mix of device types including cellular and Wi-Fi handhelds, custom dual-screen kiosks, pedestals, and upgraded turnstiles
• Total scans on Derby Day alone: 147,406

Thanks to the International Association of Venue Managers and Georgetown University School for Continuing Studies for having Britton Stackhouse and Steve Goodman speak during SES about the intersection of fan engagement and technology!

A very happy Opening Day and season to our clients!

Introducing our newest Major League Soccer client after a successful weekend launch – Welcome to the Fortress Family, Minnesota United FC, and congrats on the win!

What’s the State of Loyalty Programs in Sports? A great article from SBJ’s Bret McCormick explores the topic and talks to key players, including our President in North America, Britton Stackhouse.

The 2025 MLS season is officially underway, and Fortress is here to elevate the game day experience. Good luck to all our clients!

Fortress featured as a top entry technology provider – Read more here:

Entry technology market report: How technology has rapidly changed the ticketing — and event — experience

Super Bowl LIX marked a significant milestone for Fortress as we proudly returned to New Orleans, where our journey began with our very first Super Bowl. This year, we had the honor of providing game day accreditation services again, all while deploying a record-breaking 176 units — 100 facial recognition cameras and 76 additional kiosks — to ensure smooth service-level and field access as well as secure exits. This marks the largest amount of units we’ve ever used for a single Super Bowl, and we are proud to showcase our commitment to innovation, security, and operational excellence at one of the world’s biggest events. As always, thanks to everyone at the NFL and our team for their hard work on the ground for weeks, and a big congratulations to the Philadelphia Eagles on taking home the trophy.

Wishing you all Happy Holidays and New Year.

We are very excited to welcome Jessica Lee to our team as Senior Director of Client Strategy.

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