Megasport palace of sports, Moscow
Equipment of the Sports Palace with LENTA ticketing system.
Access control equipment upgrade.
Implemented in 2017
Access control equipment upgrade.
Implemented in 2017
Megasport Sports Palace is a multifunctional sports complex in Moscow with a capacity of 14,000 spectators, designed to host major sporting events and concerts. The arena has hosted games of the 2007 Ice Hockey World Championship, the World Figure Skating Championships, EuroLeague basketball games, and other international competitions.
The project aimed to improve venue security and customer service, upgrade the existing access control system, and enable online sales of tickets and season passes.
As part of the project, Infomatika upgraded the existing access control infrastructure without replacing the installed turnstiles, implemented the LENTA automated ticketing and access control system, and developed software solutions for online ticket sales and integration with the venue’s other systems.
Scope of Supply:
- Deployment of the LENTA automated ticketing and access control hardware and software system at Megasport Sports Palace.
- Upgrade of the venue’s existing access control equipment:
- Development of an integration module connecting LENTA, the online ticket store, and the sports palace’s CRM system.
The project aimed to improve venue security and customer service, upgrade the existing access control system, and enable online sales of tickets and season passes.
Infomatika was responsible for the following tasks:
- Implement the LENTA automated ticketing and access control system using the existing access control infrastructure;
- Adapt the installed turnstiles to validate tickets and other access credentials;
- Enable mobile ticket validation;
- Develop an online store for ticket and season pass sales;
- Enable data exchange between LENTA, the online store, and the sports palace’s CRM system.
As part of the project, Infomatika upgraded the existing access control infrastructure without replacing the installed turnstiles, implemented the LENTA automated ticketing and access control system, and developed software solutions for online ticket sales and integration with the venue’s other systems.
Key Project Components
- LENTA Automated Ticketing and Access Control System. Provides the software foundation for the sports palace’s ticketing and access control infrastructure, supporting ticket and season pass management and validation at event entrances.
- Custom-Designed Readers. Infomatika developed 10 readers to upgrade the existing full-height dual-lane turnstiles without replacing them. The readers support barcodes, MIFARE contactless cards, and Mastercard PayPass.
- Linea Pro Mobile Readers. Six devices provide additional ticket validation away from fixed access control points.
- Online Ticket Store. Developed by Infomatika to enable online sales of tickets and season passes for events at the sports palace.
Integration
To connect ticketing processes, Infomatika developed a dedicated integration module linking LENTA, the online ticket store, and the sports palace’s CRM system.
System Management Infrastructure
Server infrastructure was installed to support the ticketing and access control system. Twelve automated staff workstations were set up: 10 cashier workstations and 2 manager workstations.
Scope of Supply:
- Deployment of the LENTA automated ticketing and access control hardware and software system at Megasport Sports Palace.
- Upgrade of the venue’s existing access control equipment:
- Development of a bespoke reader model supporting barcodes, MIFARE contactless cards, and Mastercard PayPass for the previously installed Axess full-height dual-lane turnstiles — 10 units;
- Supply of Linea Pro mobile readers — 6 units;
- Installation of server infrastructure and staff workstation equipment: 10 cashier workstations and 2 manager workstations.
- Development of an integration module connecting LENTA, the online ticket store, and the sports palace’s CRM system.
