Arena GNP – Scaling Venue Security with Intelligent Stadium Camera Surveillance
Arena GNP, Mexico’s premier venue for international sports and cultural events, partnered with AxxonSoft to deploy an intelligent, future-ready video surveillance solution across its 9-hectare facility. With 128 cameras and centralized control, the system delivers real-time situational awareness, rapid incident response, and scalable infrastructure to support major live broadcasts and high-profile guests.
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Redefining Safety and Situational Awareness in High-Profile Venues
As live events grow larger and more connected, venues have to focus on delivering great experiences while making sure venue security is never compromised.
Arena GNP, located in Riviera Diamante Acapulco, is Mexico’s most modern sports and cultural event destination. As the official home of the ATP 500 Mexican Tennis Open, and a venue for international concerts and live shows, Arena GNP required a stadium security infrastructure capable of safeguarding thousands of attendees, managing dynamic event environments, and enabling instant incident response.
AxxonSoft was selected to deliver a comprehensive, scalable, and future-ready video surveillance system to meet these mission-critical demands.
The Venue Security Mandate: Visibility, Responsiveness, and Control
From day one, the client emphasized the need for a stadium camera solution that could scale with operational risk. With live broadcasts, international guests, and constant movement across a 9-hectare facility, traditional CCTV systems were not sufficient.
Arena GNP required a security platform that would:
- Enable real-time situational awareness across all access points, perimeters, and crowd zones.
- Support proactive threat detection and rapid incident resolution.
- Provide forensic search and evidence extraction within seconds.
- Maintain high system availability during live events with zero tolerance for failure.
- Allow security personnel and event operators to easily navigate, monitor, and respond to evolving conditions.
Competitive Evaluation: Beyond Traditional CCTV Stadium Security
Although the client had experience with a previous video management system at their corporate office, the Arena GNP project demanded a more flexible stadium camera solution — one that would offer broader device compatibility, easier deployment, and simpler user experience.
Axxon One VMS platform stood out from traditional CCTV architectures by offering:
- Open compatibility with third-party systems integration.
- Real-time access to high-definition video across multiple zones.
- Centralized control with advanced role-based access.
- A unified, intuitive user interface for both technical and non-technical teams.
- Low infrastructure footprint with strong reliability.
Other solutions were evaluated but did not offer the optimal balance of speed, simplicity, and long-term scalability required for this deployment.
Customer
Arena GNP
Product
Axxon One VMS
Location
Latin America | Mexico
Features
Scale - 9 hectares, 1 central server, 1 operations control center
Distributor
ADISES
Integrator
Bemira
Strategic Execution: Real-Time Stadium Security at Scale
Axxon One VMS was implemented by a certified regional integrator with a focus on:
- 128 strategically positioned CCTV cameras covering entry/exit gates, concourses, VIP lounges, crowd gathering zones, backstage areas, and service corridors.
- A single central operations control center for 24/7 monitoring and video access.
- A robust server infrastructure provided by BCDVideo.
- Seamless integration with Panasonic, Pelco, and Avigilon surveillance hardware.
The system was designed with event/venue security protocols in mind, allowing security teams to create real-time alerts, switch between live and recorded views, and control camera feeds during emergencies.
Phase 1 focused on establishing a solid foundation, with the platform already prepared to support advanced features such as AI and video analytics in future phases:
- Facial recognition.
- Crowd density monitoring.
- Loitering and perimeter breach detection.
- License plate recognition for backstage and logistics entries.
Implementation Under Pressure: Adapting in the Field
With construction still underway in parts of the venue, installation teams faced power supply shortages and infrastructure delays in multiple zones. These complications threatened the project timeline, particularly with internationally televised events rapidly approaching.
To stay on track, the project team implemented a phased installation plan, prioritizing critical zones such as entrances, main corridors, and high-traffic areas. Cameras were launched as power became available, with system testing conducted in parallel with ongoing construction activities.
The agility of the Axxon One platform enabled the client to maintain operational readiness without compromising coverage or quality.
Operational Impact: Raising the Standard for Venue Security
The deployed solution provided Arena GNP with a new standard of venue safety and surveillance efficiency.
Immediate results included:
- Comprehensive video coverage of all public and restricted zones.
- Real-time incident monitoring from a centralized command center.
- Rapid incident replay and forensic search for post-event investigations.
- Improved coordination between security teams, thanks to shared system access and simplified workflows.
- Increased situational awareness, helping prevent bottlenecks and proactively manage risk.
The platform was particularly valuable during crowd management operations, emergency drills, and ingress/egress coordination before and after major events.
Client Perspective: Confidence Through Stadium Camera Control
Arena GNP’s security leadership praised the system’s reliability and usability. Operators with minimal technical training were able to navigate the interface, flag incidents, and respond effectively within hours of going live.
The intuitive design and fast access to live feeds reduced decision-making time and empowered the team to act confidently under pressure.
Future Outlook: Evolving Toward a Fully Intelligent Stadium Security System
With Phase 1 complete, Arena GNP is already planning the next stage of its security evolution. Future developments under consideration include:
A Global Benchmark for Smart Venue Security
Arena GNP is more than a stadium — it’s a symbol of modern, secure event management. Through our partnership, AxxonSoft has delivered a surveillance platform that not only meets today’s needs, but lays the foundation for tomorrow’s intelligent security infrastructure. From CCTV modernization to real-time operational visibility, this project exemplifies how we empower large venues to transform safety into a strategic advantage.