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The Weekender: When Baseball’s Brain Trust Becomes a Tech Stack
The Weekender // November 01, 2025

If the Dodgers and Blue Jays keep playing like they did in that 18-inning fever dream last Monday in Los Angeles, the World Series might need a server upgrade. Between Shohei Ohtani’s video‑game night and Freddie Freeman’s walk‑off in Game 3, the ballpark screens felt...

Global Live Events Industry Focuses on Biometrics in 2025
Biometrics // January 02, 2025

Biometrics are increasingly being adopted for use at sports and other live events. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Digital ID Verification Reduces Stadium Entry Wait Times by 68%
Digital Identity // December 26, 2024

Digital identity verification and blockchain-based ticketing are helping stadium operators enhance the fan experience by letting them spend less time waiting in lines and more time at the event they came to see. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

MLB Hopes Facial Recognition Program Scores With Fans
Biometrics // October 01, 2024

As the Major League Baseball (MLB) postseason kicks off this week, the league hopes to expand its facial recognition entry program known as Go-Ahead Entry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Digital ID Verification Reduces Stadium Entry Wait Times by 68%

December 26, 2024
Digital identity verification and blockchain-based ticketing are helping stadium operators enhance the fan experience by letting them spend less time waiting in lines and more time at the event they came to see. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

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Polymarket Becomes Major League Baseball’s Chosen Prediction Market

March 19, 2026
Prediction market Polymarket has signed a new agreement with Major League Baseball (MLB). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Global Live Events Industry Focuses on Biometrics in 2025

January 02, 2025
Biometrics are increasingly being adopted for use at sports and other live events. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

FTX Investors Add MLB and Formula 1 to Class-Action Lawsuit

November 28, 2023
Investors who lost billions of dollars in the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX have reportedly expanded their legal action to include Major League Baseball (MLB), Formula 1 racing, and Mercedes-Benz Group AG’s racing team. Get...

Today in FinTech: Concessions Go Digital; Donor Payments Firm Mulling Buyers; Branded Cards Hit Europe

May 25, 2022
In today’s FinTech news, MLB and NFL stadiums are moving forward with grab-and-go kiosks, while donor payments firm PushPay is considering buyers. Plus, Paddle makes its first acquisition. Get the...