The Riyadh Air Metropolitano has begun a plan of technological modernisation in order to establish itself as one of the most advanced facilities in the world. Thanks to Atletico Madrid’s strategic partnership with HPE, the club will entirely update its communications infrastructure with the installation of more than 1,500 Wi-Fi access points managed by artificial intelligence. This project, which will be carried out in two phases during the 2025/26 and 2026/27 seasons, will allow the Riyadh Air Metropolitano’s network to act as a living system capable of anticipating needs in real time, guaranteeing a fluid connection without interruptions for its fans.
The new infrastructure stands out for its firm commitment to sustainability, a key value of the club. Using the Green AP technology, Atleti’s stadium will drastically reduce its electrical consumption by allowing the Internet connection points to enter a deep power-saving mode when there is no activity nearby. In addition, the artificial intelligence platform for IT operations, HPE Aruba Central, will provide the club with advanced analytics and heat maps to improve the mobility and security of fans, optimising access flows to the facility and the management of logistical resources in every part of the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
“Our agreement with HPE will allow us to elevate the quality of connectivity in our stadium, which has been one of its distinctive features since its inauguration in 2017. Now, not only will we be able to offer bandwidth to our fans, but we will also be able to make available services associated with this infrastructure, which will let us operate an intelligent network,” said Óscar Mayo, COO of Atlético de Madrid.