Wi-Fi Coaches Descend on Super Bowl City in San Francisco

With one million visitors expected to arrive in San Francisco for the Big Game, the city has launched major plans to implement a wireless solution that allows fans to capture and share every moment of Game Week. Football fans, complete with their game-day apparel, coolers and good-luck charms, will have full access to Super Bowl City, an area temporarily taking over SF’s renowned Market Street, ahead of the game.

The Super Bowl Host 50 Committee opened Super Bowl City this past weekend, which includes over 20 activities, such as the Fan Energy Zone and The City Stage where several live performances will take place. Whether fans are taking in the view at the waterfront lounge or participating in the immersive motion capture games, they’ll undoubtedly want to document their fun.

To ensure fans enhance their experience through the use of their own mobile devices, Extreme Networks and PCM, a trusted technology solutions provider are implementing temporary ExtremeWireless and ExtremeAnalytics solutions throughout Super Bowl City. PCM will provide Wi-Fi support, services and hardware. Together, PCM’s Sports and Entertainment team and Extreme Networks will deliver the ultimate technology experience for mobile users in Super Bowl City.

Similar to how Peyton Manning needs Gary Kubiak and Cam Newton needs Ron Rivera, we’re making sure fans have the proper coaching to achieve all their Wi-Fi & mobile app needs. As part of this program, we’ll have over 100 certified onsite Wi-Fi Coaches to help fans with basic Wi-Fi connectivity, downloading fan enhancement apps and troubleshooting general device issues. This will be the second year in which Extreme Networks Certified Wi-Fi Coaches are involved with Game Week activities, and they will be readily available and equipped to help attendees enjoy this signature experience.

“Throughout this process, we’ve looked to Extreme Networks and PCM to help make this year’s Super Bowl City run efficiently with leading wireless solutions,” said Keith Bruce, CEO and president of the San Francisco Bay Area Super Bowl Host Committee. “Their expertise in deploying a reliable network and understanding how to support our temporary ‘city’ is crucial to create a memorable experience for the Bay Area and fans alike.”

Super Bowl City will be open Saturday, January 30 to Sunday, February 7, from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. (11 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday), closing at 3 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday. For a complete listing of events and site map visit here and for any inquiries regarding Extreme’s Wi-Fi Coach™ program, contact Mike Lytle. To learn more about PCM’s Wireless and Solutions capabilities, contact sports@pcm.com