Lorem ipsum

nunc ligula metus malesuada

Fusce risus sem, condimentum quis maximus vel

Fusce risus sem condimentum

Aliquam eleifend ultricies finibus. Suspendisse potenti.

Fusce risus sem condimentum

Aliquam eleifend ultricies finibus. Suspendisse potenti.

Fusce risus sem condimentum

Aliquam eleifend ultricies finibus. Suspendisse potenti.

Strategic tech plays revamp the Vikings home stadium

Scoring a world-class fan experience with a strategic network infrastructure upgrade.

Play #1: Performance

Game Situation
Play Execution
Coaching Tips
The Score

Game Situation

Bandwidth restrictions put fan experiences on the line

When building U.S. Bank Stadium, the Vikings wanted to prioritize fan experiences after a previous lack of connectivity. With events like the 2018 Super Bowl on the horizon, they needed a networking partner that could deliver scalable bandwidth capacity and reliable broadcasting on game day.

Wires and technology help broadcast the game.

Play execution

Lumen solutions open up the playing field

Lumen® Vyvx® Broadcast Solutions seamlessly broadcast games so that fans can watch from anywhere.

Coaching Tips

Choose a provider that plays at the championship level

“High-profile events like the 2018 Super Bowl can be stressful, but the reality is we had no blips that night. The Lumen technology held its own, and then some.”

“U.S. Bank Stadium connectivity needs to be correct, powerful and built in a way that allows [fans] to really enjoy their experience.”

– John Penhollow, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer Minnesota Vikings

Fans wear purple and cheer in the stands.

The Score

Prime network produces clutch performance

Now, fans can enjoy clear and reliable game day broadcasts, whether they’re cheering from the stands or at home. Plus, the Vikings can rely on expanded bandwidth to support team operations, efficiently moving huge amounts of content for game day presentations.

Play #2: Cost

Game Situation
Play Execution
Coaching Tips
The Score

American football players in purple uniforms huddle on the field

Game Situation

Connectivity costs get restructured

The Vikings sought a partnership that could reduce networking overhead expenses through increased network capacity and efficiency.

Play Execution

Lumen is drafted as a key player to boost efficiency

Lumen® Wavelength Solutions and 10 Gbps fiber circuits support growth and reduce latency issues through expanded bandwidth.

Coaching Tips

A budget built for a winning team

“The Lumen partnership has helped enable communication [whether it be for those] in their offices or at a different site. It allows us to be more efficient and a better football team overall.”

– Nick Maurer, Vice President of Corporate Partnership Sales Minnesota Vikings

“We move gigantic files for gameday presentation between [the training facility] and U.S. Bank Stadium, and Lumen’s 10 Gbps network really helps us do that efficiently.”

– Josh Melstrom, Director of Network and Security Minnesota Vikings

The Score

The bonus from signing with Lumen

With the help of improved efficiency and reduced latency from Lumen solutions, the Vikings were able to increase capacity to over 16.5 TB, lowering both maintenance and networking overhead costs.

Explore other playbooks