Shorter lines at the stadium and buying beer without a wallet — it’s now possible for Seattle sports fans who are willing to hand over a few fingerprints. CLEAR, the New York City-based company best known for its identity verification technology at 26 airports across the U.S., is making its way into sports venues across the country. Those who sign up for a free account can enter the gates via a special “fast pass” lane and in some cities, purchase food or alcohol by simply scanning a fingerprint. There are 14 stadiums using CLEAR. In Seattle, both CenturyLink Field and Safeco Field… Read More
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The Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Sounders FC are joining the Mariners in adopting a new biometric screening platform to help fans pass through security with greater ease and make purchases at concession stands with the touch of a finger. Clear, makers of the network now being used at 38 airports and sports venues across the United States, made the announcement regarding the Seattle sports franchises on Monday. Safeco Field, home of the Mariners, was previously revealed as a new location for the identity verification process. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport also uses Clear. The Seahawks are the first NFL team to implement… Read More
Getting through security lines and into Safeco Field to see a Seattle Mariners baseball game could be a smoother process for fans who sign up with Clear, makers of a biometric identity platform. And it could eventually lead to less hassle in the beer line. Safeco joined two other venues Friday in announcing that they were adopting the service. SunTrust Park, home to the Atlanta Braves, and Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, home to the Oakland Athletics, will also use Clear. Eleven professional sports teams across MLB, the NBA and MLS have signed on for what Clear calls a “frictionless and customized fan experience.”… Read More
