Seattle Seahawks

Improving the fan experience with upgraded network infrastructure.

First and 10 gig

Rising data demands at Lumen Field required a network overhaul. To help reduce latency issues, Lumen upgraded the stadium to deliver more reliable broadcast connections and extend Wi‑Fi support for the fans.

Seahawks fan at a game using a mobile phone to check stats

Seahawks fan at a game using a mobile phone to check stats PlayButton

Delivering an outstanding fan experience (1:41)

Challenges

Rising data demands required a network overhaul
Legacy servers and storage unable to handle diverse data needs
Live broadcasting required a reliable network to reduce latency issues

Challenges

Rising data demands required a network overhaul
Legacy servers and storage unable to handle diverse data needs
Live broadcasting required a reliable network to reduce latency issues

Solutions

Two 10 Gbps circuits and extended Wi‑Fi connection manage data demands
MPLS backbone helps ensure failover without service interruption
More fiber‑based data circuits help reduce latency during live broadcasts

Solutions

Two 10 Gbps circuits and extended Wi‑Fi connection manage data demands
MPLS backbone helps ensure failover without service interruption
More fiber‑based data circuits help reduce latency during live broadcasts

Results

Capacity to handle annual data utilization increases of at least 10%
Support for more devices, reducing bottlenecks and boosting app performance
Robust, reliable network infrastructure for live broadcasting of games and events

Results

Capacity to handle annual data utilization increases of at least 10%
Support for more devices, reducing bottlenecks and boosting app performance
Robust, reliable network infrastructure for live broadcasting of games and events

What works for the Seattle Seahawks

Lumen^® IP VPN

MPLS backbone to provide failover without service interruption

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Lumen^® IP VPN

MPLS backbone to provide failover without service interruption

Lumen^® Vyvx^® Broadcast Solutions

Multi‑point distribution of TV channels with a single feed

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Lumen^® Vyvx^® Broadcast Solutions

Multi‑point distribution of TV channels with a single feed

“A good fan experience starts with connectivity. Lumen assisted in helping us deliver a best‑in‑class Wi‑Fi solution at our stadium.”

— Chip Suttles, Vice President of Technology
Seattle Seahawks

Chip Suttles, Vice President of Technology for the Seattle Seahawks, stands overlooking Lumen Field

Seattle Seahawks

Improving the fan experience with upgraded network infrastructure.

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