Nou Mestalla welcomes Cisco as Founding Partner for connectivity and cybersecurity

Cisco, a worldwide leader in security and networking, will provide Valencia CF fans with a cutting-edge technological experience at the Nou Mestalla. The company becomes the Founding Partner for connectivity and cybersecurity for the new stadium and will also be the exclusive sponsor of the venue’s network infrastructure, Wi-Fi technology and cybersecurity solutions.

Through this partnership, which will help position Valencia CF’s new stadium as one of Europe’s leading sports venues in secure connectivity and technological innovation, the Nou Mestalla will feature a network designed to take interaction between fans and visitors to a new level, offering immersive and secure experiences.

With Wi-Fi 7 in indoor areas and a high-density wireless network in the stands, fans will be able to share their favourite moments on social media, access exclusive match content and move around the stadium with complete freedom of connection.

IMMERSIVE AND SECURE EXPERIENCES FOR FANS

Cisco will equip the new stadium with its industry-leading technology - including connectivity, security and intelligent network management - all designed on a single converged network prepared for future technological evolution. With the capacity to support thousands of simultaneously connected devices, the network provides a seamless and ultra-fast digital experience for all attendees, managed intelligently thanks to Cisco technology.

Meanwhile, Cisco’s cybersecurity solutions will provide a secure connection experience at all times for all network users without compromising privacy or data protection. Cisco’s converged network will also allow Valencia CF to optimise stadium operations, from internal communications to venue security, all managed centrally and intelligently on a single infrastructure.

“Valencia CF are taking a decisive step by building one of the smartest stadiums in Europe from scratch. The Nou Mestalla will reinvent the future of entertainment in sports venues, offering unforgettable experiences for fans and visitors. We are truly excited to team up with Valencia CF,” said Andreu Vilamitjana, General Manager of Cisco Spain and Portugal, who attended the signing of the agreement on behalf of the company together with Nieves Navarro, Cisco Marketing VP for EMEA.

Javier Solís, Valencia CF General Director: “The incorporation of Cisco as a Founding Partner guarantees the highest technological standards for the Nou Mestalla. Our future home is a project of unique scale for the city and having the support of a leading company in the telecommunications sector is great news for Valencia CF and all our fans.”

For more than a decade, hundreds of leading venues, teams, events and organisations around the world have trusted Cisco as their benchmark technology partner in sports and entertainment infrastructures, including Real Madrid FC, McLaren Mastercard F1 Racing Team, Allianz Arena and Madison Square Garden, among many others.