# Beacon-Fitted Hockey Stadiums The Bridgestone Arena Used Beacons to Send Fans Coupons and Videos By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-11-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridgestone-arena References: [sporttechie](http://www.sporttechie.com/2015/04/22/the-predators-are-using-new-beacon-technology-during-series-against-blackhawks/) & [predators.nhl](http://predators.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=764496) The Bridgestone Arena, home of professional ice hockey team the [Nashville Predators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-navigation-system), is also notable for using [Beacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-beacon-concept) technology to give fans a more interactive experience during their playoff series versus the [Chicago Blackhawks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lululemon-4) in April. Around 200 beacons were located around the Bridgestone Arena and used to send exclusive information and content to fans' mobile devices depending on their location. The specific context of the beacon-conveyed information constantly changes, keeping fans pleasantly surprised. They may get coupons during one game and an awesome video during another. This sort of variation ensures that the experience never gets boring and keeps fans on their toes at all times. This initiative shows how beacon technology can be used to make fan interactions more fun and pleasing, and keeping the fan base satisfied and engaged. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Beacon Technology in Sports:** Using beacon technology in stadiums can enhance fan experiences and create more interactive and engaging environments. - **Personalized Fan Engagement:** Using beacons to send location-specific content and information allows for customized fan experiences and keeps them engaged throughout the game. - **Dynamic Beacon Messaging:** Constantly changing the beacon-conveyed information keeps fans pleasantly surprised and ensures a unique and exciting experience each time. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Entertainment:** Using beacon technology in sports stadiums can revolutionize the way fans engage with games, providing new opportunities for fan engagement and revenue generation. - **Mobile Technology:** The utilization of beacons in stadiums presents new possibilities for leveraging mobile devices to deliver personalized content and enhance user experiences. - **Location-based Marketing:** Incorporating beacon technology into marketing strategies allows for highly targeted and contextually relevant messaging, benefiting both businesses and consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Game-Changing Sports Fan Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telstra-touch-and-track.md) - [Hockey Stadium Accessibility Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braehead-arena.md) - [Automated Stadium Checkout Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aifi.md) - [Playful Hockey Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beard-in-a-box.md) - [Innovative Digital Signage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-realities.md) - [NFC-Enabled Sports Scarves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-scarf.md) - [Assistive Sports Entertainment Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch2see.md) - [Bank-Supported Entertainment Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/td-coliseum.md) - [Hair Salon-Powered Sports Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-clips1.md)